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聖典
This is a formal term encompassing books like the Bible, the Quran, or Buddhist sutras. It represents the authoritative written word of a faith.
Examples in context
聖典を毎日読み返して教えを学びます
I reread the scriptures every day to learn the teachings.
その言葉は古い聖典の中に記されています
Those words are recorded within the ancient scriptures.
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