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literalism [ˈlɪtərəˌlɪzəm] n 1. the disposition to take words and statements in their literal sense 2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) literal or realistic portrayal in art or literature literalist n literalistic adj literalistically adv literalism 1. fundamentalism. See also: Bible2. Scripturalism. — literalist, n., adj. the practice or theory of following the letter or literal sense of something written. — literalist, n. See also: Alphabet
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Literalism and a sense of modern superiority rob the image of its power. Its main goal is to pressure inmates to adopt Colson's brand of far-right, biblical literalism. The effects of this can be seen in everything from Bible literalism to the secular quest for the "historical Jesus. |
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