Why is it that the proper abbreviation for the book of James (as in: the one in the Bible) is "Jas"? Shouldn't it just be "Jim"?
Posted by christin at May 9, 2006 09:38 AM | TrackBackI don't understand the aversion to "Jam" or "Jms". "Jas" always bothered me. But then again, I'm somewhat attached to the name.
Posted by: Deacon Blues at May 9, 2006 10:51 AMI don't know, but it's one of the written equivalents of fingernails on chalkboard, it makes me shiver with disgust!
Posted by: kristen at May 9, 2006 11:22 AMIt's one of those words like June or July that really doesn't need an abbreviation, but gets one because of the dang standard format.
Posted by: Christin at May 10, 2006 09:02 AM