Why do we say read "The Bible"
Imo, The Bible would imply a specific bible.
Whereas a bible would mean any version/translation of the Bible.
Why can't I simply say "Read Bible"
Like "Read Thirteen reasons why or Read Fifty shades of grey?"
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seraph42 Why can't I simply say "Read Bible" For the same reason you can't say "Read Constitution" or "Read rules of cribbage". Call it idiom, usage or style, articles have established themselves in every nook and cranny of English, and there is no arguing with them. By the way, the Constitution and the Bible do not take italics, but ordinary book titles do.
- seraph42 Why can't I simply say "Read Bible" For the same reason you can't say "Read Constitution" or "Read rules of cribbage".
- Call it idiom, usage or style, articles have established themselves in every nook and cranny of English, and there is no arguing with them.
- By the way, the Constitution and the Bible do not take italics, but ordinary book titles do.
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seraph42Why can't I simply say "Read Bible"
For the same reason you can't say "Read Constitution" or "Read rules of cribbage". Call it idiom, usage or style, articles have established themselves in every nook and cranny of English, and there is no arguing with them. By the way, the Constitution and the Bible do not take italics, but ordinary book titles do.
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