This was delightful, so any triviality is certainly offset by that. Plus now I can say "Jesus H. Christ" and then in true know-it-all fashion know why we actually say that, which is great.
This was delightful, so any triviality is certainly offset by that.
Plus now I can say "Jesus H. Christ" and then in true know-it-all fashion know why we actually say that, which is great.
I always thought it was a not-so-subtle way to technically avoid taking the Lord's name in vain. Like, "Oh I didn't mean that Jesus, I meant Jesus H. Christ... a totally unrelated fellow!"
I always thought it was a not-so-subtle way to technically avoid taking the Lord's name in vain. Like, "Oh I didn't mean that Jesus, I meant Jesus H. Christ... a totally unrelated fellow!"
So neat! Also interesting that Barrabas, who JC replaced on the cross, had the same name. I feel like someone could draw a theological something out of that.
So neat! Also interesting that Barrabas, who JC replaced on the cross, had the same name. I feel like someone could draw a theological something out of that.
This is utterly trivial, served up for the etymology, linguistics, theology, or history fans in the house. Enjoy!
This was delightful, so any triviality is certainly offset by that.
Plus now I can say "Jesus H. Christ" and then in true know-it-all fashion know why we actually say that, which is great.
Neat! I always thought it stood for "Holy".
I always thought it was a not-so-subtle way to technically avoid taking the Lord's name in vain. Like, "Oh I didn't mean that Jesus, I meant Jesus H. Christ... a totally unrelated fellow!"
Clearly the H stood for Horatio.
Harold.
Our Father who art in Heaven, Harold be Thy name...
That was a great read combining history and etymology (as you stated). Thank you!
So neat! Also interesting that Barrabas, who JC replaced on the cross, had the same name. I feel like someone could draw a theological something out of that.