Geoffrey Chaucer Truth: Delivery Matters -- Sophia Colbert

   Ignoring the fact that I didn't notice there was a translation until I had finished the original, I really enjoyed this poem. While Chaucer's relationship with God is unclear, he does a beautiful job with aligning his poem with scripture. Or does he? I couldn't help but notice that every time he says "the truth shall deliver you", he didn't capitalize truth. Why does this matter? We have already discussed the personification of ideas and concepts such as philosophy and fortune as a common tool in medieval writings. Since truth is not capitalized, I don't think it is personified or representational in any way. It is not God who is delivering people, it is plain old truth. While truth is important, it does not deliver people from their sins. Jesus is the only one who can deliver us, and it is the work of the Holy Spirit in truth that leads us to God. Yes, this topic nit picky, but it is important. Orientation and perspective of who delivers us from sin is vital to our understanding of God, and therefore it is important to our relationship with Him. Chaucer, you were very close, but you'll get no cigar from me.

P.S. I commented on Nate and Hannah's posts.