See Also: textualism(dictionary)

textualism (iou)



textualism noun. E19.
[from TEXTUAL + -ISM.]
Strict adherence to a text, esp. that of the Scriptures; the principles or practice of a textualist. E19.
Textual criticism, esp. of the Bible. L19.
textualist noun (a) a person learned in the text of the Bible; (b) a person who adheres strictly to a text, esp. that of the Scriptures: E17.