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1 | The Language that Jesus Spoke | Acts 26:14 | mark d seyler | 183110 | ||
Here is some information on the language of the Jews during the time of Christ: http://www.ccsom.org/languageofjesus/ for whomever should be interested. Love in Christ, Mark |
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2 | The Language that Jesus Spoke | Acts 26:14 | DocTrinsograce | 183116 | ||
Dear Mark, No one would dispute that Jesus spoke Aramaic, as the article you cite states. What is interesting, though, is whether He also spoke Greek. There's a solid, scholarly paper published in Biblical Archaeology Review (Sep/Oct 1992) by Joseph Fitzmyer entitled "Did Jesus Speak Greek?" Regardless of the way one falls on this question, it is well worth the read. It gives a clear linguistic perspective of the culture of first century Palestine. The article is available online. (I'd paste the link here, but it is one of those kind that is over 100 characters in length, full of tildes and slashes and stuff... perhaps even a few jots and tittles!) To find it Google: Biblical Archaeology Review Fitzmyer 1992 Jesus Speak Greek 18:05. In Him, Doc |
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3 | The Language that Jesus Spoke | Acts 26:14 | mark d seyler | 183125 | ||
Hi Doc, While the website I linked to acknowledges the possibility that Jesus may well have known Greek and/or Aramaic, it's intent is to demonstrate the Biblical, historical, and linguistic evidence that Jesus' primary language was Hebrew, not Aramaic. This is a quote from Mr. Hamp's introduction: "Though the prevalent theory of Aramaic as the mother tongue of Jesus is overwhelming, the view is in need of a revision that more accurately represents the language situation in Jesus’ day. Once we begin investigating, we discover that there is a great deal of evidence from the New Testament, as well as a plethora of external evidence showing that Jesus spoke Hebrew (not Aramaic) as his mother tongue and in his daily life and ministry. This is not to say that Aramaic was not spoken. The amount of evidence is irrefutable that Aramaic was one of the languages of His day. However, the historical and biblical evidence attests to the fact that He was speaking Hebrew. Again, this is important since to say otherwise does not accurately represent Jesus. Also, recognizing His language as Hebrew demonstrates the reliability of the Bible as the Word of God, and provides a continuum of teaching from the Old Testament up to and through the life and ministry of the Messiah." If you click on the "Presentations" link, then scroll to the bottom, there is a little link that will take you to a PPT style presentation showing much of the evidence that Jesus' primary language was Hebrew, not Aramaic. I hope this serves to clarify the matter. Love in Christ, Mark |
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