biblical

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Abraham Lincoln, for instance, evoked a biblical passage to frame the preamble’s emphasis on equality as a foundational American concept.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

A century later, Jon Erwin filmed his biblical epic ‘The Old Stories: Moses,’ starring Ben Kingsley, on the same studio lot now owned by Amazon MGM Studios.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The site is considered holy to Christians – who revere it as the site of Jesus's last Supper – and to Jews who see it as the tomb of the biblical King David.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Besides, we were only able to dress up as biblical characters.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy