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scripturist
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scripturist, n.
One who is strongly attached to, or versed in, the Scriptures, or who endeavors to regulate his life by them. [1913 Webster]
"The Puritan was a Scripturist, -- a Scripturist with all his heart, if as yet with imperfect intelligence . . . he cherished the scheme of looking to the Word of God as his sole and universal directory." [1913 Webster]
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