scripturist Meaning, Definition & Usage

Scrip"tur*ist noun
Definitions
  1. One who is strongly attached to, or versed in, the Scriptures, or who endeavors to regulate his life by them.
    The Puritan was a Scripturist with all his heart, if as yet with imperfect intelligence . . . he cherished the scheme of looking to the Word of God as his sole and universal directory. Palfrey.

Webster 1913