Many English speakers prefer to capitalize pronouns that refer to God. Others do not. Is there a right answer? Is capitalizing the more faithful way to go? And what about other languages – do they have the same rules?
Links referenced in the episode:
<ul>
 <li>Wikipedia on Reverential Capitalization: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverential_capitalization">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverential_capitalization</a></li>
 <li>Wikipedia on Koiné Greek Uncial Manuscripts: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Testament_uncials">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Testament_uncials</a></li>
</ul>

Many English speakers prefer to capitalize pronouns that refer to God. Others do not. Is there a right answer? Is capitalizing the more faithful way to go? And what about other languages – do they have the same rules? Links referenced in the episode: Wikipedia on Reverential Capitalization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverential_capitalization Wikipedia on Koiné Greek Uncial Manuscripts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Testament_uncials

Many English speakers prefer to capitalize pronouns that refer to God. Others do not. Is there a right answer? Is capitalizing the more faithful way to go? And what about other languages – do they have the same rules?
Links referenced in the episode:
<ul>
 <li>Wikipedia on Reverential Capitalization: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverential_capitalization" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverential_capitalization</a></li>
 <li>Wikipedia on Koiné Greek Uncial Manuscripts: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Testament_uncials" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Testament_uncials</a></li>
</ul>

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Trying to interpret and apply a book written thousands of years ago in three ancient languages is a pretty complex task! Join host Josh Kingcade for bite-sized deep dives into different verses and topics in the Bible. The goal isn't just to be right! Responsible Bible reading will help us be more faithful believers.

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