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Retain Logos in John 1:1

Keep the semantic range of λόγος visible rather than resolving it into one English equivalent.

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Miriam Hale

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:22:45 PM · 5d ago · f218d661

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John 1:1

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In the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.

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In the beginning was the Logos. The Logos was with God, and the Logos was God.

Rationale. Transliteration preserves the interpretive problem, but introduces a marked expression that requires explanation for non-specialists.

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