The word holy is firmly embedded in our western consciousness with certain connotations. We think we know what it means, but most of us never stop to think where our idea of the meaning of holiness came from and whether it’s consistent. The standard understanding of God’s holiness is usually described as “separation”, “transcendence”, or “infinite purity.” But does it really mean that when we are talking about God? And how have people typically translated the word holy in other countries? We’re going to go deep together into answering these questions and more.
Book on Holiness by Costecalde.
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