Language of Jesus
For thousands of years, a tiny Syrian village has kept a well-guarded treasure: the language of Jesus. Tucked away in the Qalamoun Mountains, just north of Damascus, Syria, is Malula – one of the last places on earth where Aramaic is still spoken.
Aramaic was a thriving language during the time of Jesus and his disciples. Many of the gospels were written in the Semitic language, along with sections of the Talmud and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
(from CBS)
There is Ancient Aramaic and modern Aramaic. I think with movies like The passion of Christ and now computers – multi-media technology there is a renewed interest in these languages.
2 responses to Preserving The Language Of Jesus
I am a writer living in Michigan. I was born in Iraq and my native language is Aramaic (Chaldean). I have written a historical story that I would like to turn into a film totally in Aramaic which is still spoken my more than three million mostly from Iraq. I need help with the funding
My mother wants to learn Aramaic. Does anyone know of somewhere she could learn aramaic in Sydney, Australia?
I have looked online and have not located anywhere Aramaic is taught.
Any help would be appreciated.
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