Share this postThe Anointed Onelexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosThe Anointed One0:00-2:58Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Lexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosSubscribe to listenThe Anointed OneCream and Christ share an ancient root that originally meant to rub.John McWhorterJul 12, 2022∙ Paid8Share this postThe Anointed Onelexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOther3ShareCold cream.What does ointment have in common with grime? John explains.Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Start trialAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesCome AgainApr 2 • John McWhorterCome Under ScrutinyMar 18 • John McWhorterOur Bodies, Ourselves, Our ButtocksJan 22 • John McWhorterHave Your Own Damn Self a Merry Little ChristmasDec 30, 2023 • John McWhorterFrom Grunts to Special GruntsDec 19, 2023 • John McWhorterFrom Bethune to RascoeNov 27, 2023 • John McWhorterWhen Did People Start Talking?Nov 6, 2023 • John McWhorterWho's Afraid of Ayesha Rascoe?Sep 29, 2023 • John McWhorter