1. not based on, derived from, or found in the Bible
2. not in accordance with biblical teachings or principles

Examples

• The scholar argued that many nonbiblical sources influenced the development of early Christian theology.
• Some religious traditions incorporate nonbiblical texts into their spiritual practices.
• The pastor warned that certain nonbiblical interpretations contradicted core church doctrine.
• Historians study nonbiblical accounts of ancient Israel to understand the historical context.
• The committee rejected the proposal as nonbiblical and inconsistent with scripture.
• Many nonbiblical stories about the saints were popular in medieval Europe.