语言是文化的载体,同时也是社会活动的产物。作为一种特殊的社会活动,宗教在语言发展中产生深远的影响。本文先讨论语言与宗教的关系,进而探讨宗教对语言产生的影响。重点分析基督教在英语语言和文学发展中发挥的主要作用。《圣经》是基督教的宗教教义,本文以圣经中的例子来阐释宗教在西方文学发展进程中对其发挥的重要作用。 Language is the carrier of culture, but also a product of social activities. As a special kind of social activity, religion has a far-reaching impact on language development. This article first discusses the relationship between language and religion, and then discusses the religious impact on language. It focuses on the main role played by Christianity in the development of English language and literature. The Bible is a Christian religious doctrine. This article uses the examples in the Bible to illustrate the important role played by religions in the development of Western literature.