02-20-2009, 06:55 AM
Hello All!
I am an Aramaic primacist. I was recently referred by a Christian to read the book by Douglas Hamp called, "Discovering the language of Jesus" (you can check some reviews at Amazon.com). The author seems to say that he can prove through textual analysis and historical evidences that Jesus spoke Hebrew and not Aramaic. I was thinking about getting the book just so I can see what so called evidences he is talking about but I would like to check with you guys here at peshitta.org first to see if any of you have read this book. And more importantly any refutations regarding Hamp's so called proofs.
I would appreciate any help in this matter!
For His Truth,
John
I am an Aramaic primacist. I was recently referred by a Christian to read the book by Douglas Hamp called, "Discovering the language of Jesus" (you can check some reviews at Amazon.com). The author seems to say that he can prove through textual analysis and historical evidences that Jesus spoke Hebrew and not Aramaic. I was thinking about getting the book just so I can see what so called evidences he is talking about but I would like to check with you guys here at peshitta.org first to see if any of you have read this book. And more importantly any refutations regarding Hamp's so called proofs.
I would appreciate any help in this matter!
For His Truth,
John