texˈtualism noun

1. (too) strict adherence to a text, esp that of the Bible
2. Textual criticism, esp of the Bible

texˈtualist noun

1. A person learned in, or a strict adherer to, the text, esp of the Bible
2. A literal interpreter
3. A quoter of texts

texˈtually adverb

texˈtuary noun

A textualist

textual criticism noun

Critical study directed towards determining the true reading of a text