Barbara Kingsolver's "The Poisonwood __" (5)

I believe the answer is:

bible

(Other definitions for bible that I've seen before include "Book regarded as the ultimate authority on its subject" , "Authoritative book" , "Holy books" , "Christian holy book" , "Book for someone swearing?" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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