Bible Dictionary
Book
a collection of written pages containing information, records, or writings
Basic Meaning
A book is a collection of written pages containing information, records, stories, or other writings.
Books have been used throughout history to preserve knowledge, laws, records, and literature.
Biblical Usage
The word book appears throughout Scripture in connection with records, writings, genealogies, and visions.
References to books occur in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Related Topics
- Seal
- Scroll
- Revelation