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lit·er·al·ism  (ltr--lzm)
n.
1. Adherence to the explicit sense of a given text or doctrine.
2. Literal portrayal; realism.
liter·al·ist n.
liter·al·istic adj.
literalism
Noun
the tendency to take words and statements in their literal sense
literalist n
literalism
1. fundamentalism.
2. Scripturalism. — literalist, n., adj.
See also: Bible
the practice or theory of following the letter or literal sense of something written. — literalist, n.
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Noun1.literalism - the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature
doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
2.literalism - a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense
inclination, tendency, disposition - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"
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With respect to Revelation, Swartley naturally begins by emphasizing its affinity with other apocalyptic writings of the period, knowledge of which discourages (but unfortunately does not prevent) literalistic interpretations.
The Second Testament as a Covenant of Peace by Neville, David J. / Biblical Theology Bulletin
Deweese's examination of Baptist exegetical scholars leads him to the belief that those who oppose the ordination of women deacons do so by exclusively employing selected writings of the apostle Paul and by interpreting his writings in a literalistic manner without taking into account the ancient paternalistic world in which they were written.
Women Deacons and Deaconesses: 400 Years of Baptist Service by Early, Joe, Jr. / Baptist History and Heritage
In my literalistic mind, this question conjures up the image of a mime wrestling to carry two enormous, invisible burdens, each one by itself almost too large to grip securely.
The gospel and interfaith understanding: how do we hold them together? by Menn, Esther M. / Currents in Theology and Mission
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