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Isn't "bible" a religious book? Why did he use the word "bible" here?

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Rebecca

Yes, "The Bible" is a Christian religious book. However, "bible" can also be used to describe other religious books, or any book that is reliable and informative. For example, if there was a large, thorough and reliable book about "fitness", it could be called "The Fitness Bible".

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