Inerrancy (Noun)
Meaning
(Christianity) exemption from error; "biblical inerrancy".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The doctrine of biblical inerrancy holds that the original manuscripts of the Bible were without error in their original writings.
- Many conservative Christian denominations and churches today hold to the principle of inerrancy when interpreting Scripture.
- The concept of inerrancy became particularly prominent among American evangelicals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Christians who affirm the inerrancy of the Bible face a difficult task in reconciling conflicting passages and historical accounts.
- In Protestant theology, the authority of the Bible often relies on an affirmation of the doctrine of inerrancy.