Languages and Writings

British Sign Language (BSL) translations of terms relating to spoken and written languages; texts, manuscripts, and books.

Chapter (Bible)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Chapter (Bible). A section, made up of verses, within a book of the Bible

See also: Chapter (-Cathedral)

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Codex

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Codex. A book in modern format, ie with pages, as distinct from eg a scroll. Usually refers to a hand-written, ancient book.

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Dead Sea Scrolls

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Dead Sea Scrolls. Scrolls found in jars in a cave in Israel and containing ancient writings, including very early copies of many books of the Old Testament.

See also: Scroll (Closed) and Scroll (Scripture)

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Decree

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Decree. An official order.

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Edict

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Edict. A proclamation or order issued by the state or someone in authority.

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Epistle

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Epistle. A formal letter of instruction or moral teaching written to a group or community. The New Testament has 21 letters, written by Saint Paul and other authors.

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