Word play in aramaic and syriac

[Thirdwoe]

There is little disputing that Syriac, linguistically, is closer than Greek. However, it's improper to claim it's the very words of Jesus himself or even "good enough."

Really? Not "good enough"??? Interesting statement there Steve, I hope I misunderstood you.

Is this why you are trying so hard to figure out what the Galilean dialect might have been, so you can make His words "good enough". Please say no.

Also, I had asked you a question a few days ago, maybe you missed it. I asked what you thought the term "Edessian letters" might mean, as to the script and text of the NT used in Edessa as early as 78 A.D. What would we call such a language that was in such letters?

Shlama,
Chuck