ABSTRACT
The primary concern for this chapter is the dilemma that many modern Christians face when the materials of their scriptures have worn out – when the body of a Bible has been used up to the extent that it is no longer a vehicle to convey the words therein. Unlike in Judaism, Islam, and Sikhism, Christianity does not have a formal tradition for scripture handling, including respectful scripture disposal. 1 However, within the past ten years, many Christians have become increasingly concerned about disposing of their Bibles properly and have sought ideas from other religious traditions, sparking reflection and discussion about the materiality and function of scripture within a Christian worldview.
