books of the Bible April 14, 2023 by styleguide Do not abbreviate individual books of the Bible. Capitalize the names of the books, but do not capitalize “the”: She quoted from the Book of Ruth and the Gospel of John. See also Bible, capitalization, gospel Categories: StyleRelated PostsheadlinesApril 14, 2023well-informedApril 18, 2023churchApril 14, 2023