holy writ

• Bezeichnung für heilige Schriften oder religiöse Texte, häufig für die Bibel oder andere als göttlich inspiriert geltende autoritative Werke verwendet. Kann auch metaphorisch für jeden Text oder jede Lehre gebraucht werden, die als unbestreitbar autoritativ angesehen wird.

A term referring to sacred scriptures or religious texts, often used to describe the Bible or other authoritative writings considered divinely inspired. It can also be used metaphorically to describe any text or doctrine regarded as unquestionably authoritative.

1. Sacred religious textB2formal

   A term used to refer to the Bible or other sacred scriptures considered authoritative in a religion.

   Heilige Schrift

   • The preacher quoted from Holy Writ during the sermon.
   • Many believers study Holy Writ for spiritual guidance.
   • Holy Writ is considered the foundation of Christian theology.

2. Authoritative statementC1informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a statement or rule that is treated as unquestionably true or authoritative.

   Heilige Schrift (im übertragenen Sinne)

   • He treats the company handbook as holy writ.
   • Some people regard the economist's theories as holy writ.
   • The manager's decision was accepted as holy writ by the team.