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Capernaum (Καπερναουμ) or Capharnaum (Καφαρναουμ)?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Peshitta

The slight different in orthography for “Capernaum” in the Greek text of Matthew 11:23 (and Luke 10:15, Matthew 8:5, Matthew 17:24, Mark 1:21, Mark 2:1, Mark 9:33, Luke 4:23, etc) found in Greek manuscripts is another evidence that can be … Continue reading →

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Syriac Was The Mother-Tounge Of Jesus Christ

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Peshitta

Syriac or rather Christian Aramaic was undoubtedly the mother-tounge of our Lord the Christ. We know this from the few Syriac phrases which are incorporated in the Greek text, instead of being translated, such as “Talitha cumi” (“Maiden arise”); “Ethphatha” … Continue reading →

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