What does the cryptic crossword clue "Actually one gets several holy books before a particular one (2,5)" mean?

The definition is "Actually". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym="one") + NT (synonym="several holy books") + RUTH (synonym="a particular one") = IN TRUTH; definition: "Actually" The answer is IN TRUTH.

Actually one gets several holy books before a particular one (2,5)

Times Cryptic #28535 | 27 Across | 2023-02-24 flower

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