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Topic: What language did Jesus speak?
Posted: 30 December 2011 at 7:44am

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I'm interested in hearing input regarding what language(s) Jesus knew during His lifetime....thanks!

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Posted: 31 December 2011 at 3:30pm

Traditionally, it is said that Jesus (pbuh) spoke Aramaic.

Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. (Surat al-Anaam: 162)

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Posted: 31 December 2011 at 9:09pm

Originally posted by islamispeace

Traditionally, it is said that Jesus (pbuh) spoke Aramaic.

If this is the case, then why does He speak Arabic in your Koran?

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Posted: 31 December 2011 at 9:24pm

Asalamu Alaykum Bowman,

Prophet Isa "Jesus" Peace be upon him spoke Aramaic as I understand.

Wasalam,

Anthony "Abdur Rahman" Olivas

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Posted: 01 January 2012 at 11:12am

Originally posted by Bowman

If this is the case, then why does He speak Arabic in your Koran?

Well first of all, Aramaic and Arabic are sister languages. Second of all, where does the Quran say that he spoke Arabic? The Quran is written in the Arabic language so all the stories and quotes of the prophets would obviously be in Arabic! Is that really so hard to understand? Wink

Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. (Surat al-Anaam: 162)

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Posted: 01 January 2012 at 4:11pm

Originally posted by islamispeace

Originally posted by Bowman

If this is the case, then why does He speak Arabic in your Koran?

The authors of the Koran have not only Jesus speaking in Arabic, but all the OT prophets such as Moses and Abraham, as well - even before Arabic was invented!

See the problem, brother?!

This is simply more proof that the Koran is not original, but, in fact, a second-hand copy of the original.

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Posted: 02 January 2012 at 7:46pm

Originally posted by Bowman

The authors of the Koran have not only Jesus speaking in Arabic, but all the OT prophets such as Moses and Abraham, as well - even before Arabic was invented!

See the problem, brother?!

This is simply more proof that the Koran is not original, but, in fact, a second-hand copy of the original.

Again, the Quran is an Arabic book so...the narratives will be in...Arabic! Your argument is the same as saying that an English translation of the Quran has the prophets speaking English. It is a logical absurdity.

You have not answered my question as to where the Quran actually says that Jesus spoke Arabic.

Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. (Surat al-Anaam: 162)

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Posted: 03 January 2012 at 8:14am

Bowman, the Quran like the Bible is in large parts not a history book describing real-life events with people conversing in certain languages. These holy texts contain spiritual truths, myths, parables, poems, and other forms of symbolic texts. As human beings Isa and the Prophet did not live at the same time.

Edited by Matt Browne - 03 January 2012 at 8:14am

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Bowman Newbie Joined: 22 December 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Topic: What language did Jesus speak? Posted: 30 December 2011 at 7:44am
	All, I'm interested in hearing input regarding what language(s) Jesus knew during His lifetime....thanks!
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islamispeace Islam Senior Member Joined: 01 November 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1417	Posted: 31 December 2011 at 3:30pm
	Traditionally, it is said that Jesus (pbuh) spoke Aramaic.
	Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. (Surat al-Anaam: 162)
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Bowman Newbie Joined: 22 December 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Posted: 31 December 2011 at 9:09pm
	*Originally posted by islamispeace* Traditionally, it is said that Jesus (pbuh) spoke Aramaic. If this is the case, then why does He speak Arabic in your Koran?
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Trajik Newbie Joined: 29 October 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 17	Posted: 31 December 2011 at 9:24pm
	Asalamu Alaykum Bowman, Prophet Isa "Jesus" Peace be upon him spoke Aramaic as I understand. Wasalam, Anthony "Abdur Rahman" Olivas
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islamispeace Islam Senior Member Joined: 01 November 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1417	Posted: 01 January 2012 at 11:12am
	*Originally posted by Bowman* If this is the case, then why does He speak Arabic in your Koran? Well first of all, Aramaic and Arabic are sister languages. Second of all, where does the Quran say that he spoke Arabic? The Quran is written in the Arabic language so all the stories and quotes of the prophets would obviously be in Arabic! Is that really so hard to understand?
	Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. (Surat al-Anaam: 162)
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Bowman Newbie Joined: 22 December 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Posted: 01 January 2012 at 4:11pm
	*Originally posted by islamispeace* *Originally posted by Bowman* If this is the case, then why does He speak Arabic in your Koran? Well first of all, Aramaic and Arabic are sister languages. Second of all, where does the Quran say that he spoke Arabic? The Quran is written in the Arabic language so all the stories and quotes of the prophets would obviously be in Arabic! Is that really so hard to understand? The authors of the Koran have not only Jesus speaking in Arabic, but all the OT prophets such as Moses and Abraham, as well - even before Arabic was invented! See the problem, brother?! This is simply more proof that the Koran is not original, but, in fact, a second-hand copy of the original.
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islamispeace Islam Senior Member Joined: 01 November 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1417	Posted: 02 January 2012 at 7:46pm
	*Originally posted by Bowman* The authors of the Koran have not only Jesus speaking in Arabic, but all the OT prophets such as Moses and Abraham, as well - even before Arabic was invented! See the problem, brother?! This is simply more proof that the Koran is not original, but, in fact, a second-hand copy of the original. Again, the Quran is an Arabic book so...the narratives will be in...Arabic! Your argument is the same as saying that an English translation of the Quran has the prophets speaking English. It is a logical absurdity. You have not answered my question as to where the Quran actually says that Jesus spoke Arabic.
	Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds. (Surat al-Anaam: 162)
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Matt Browne Male Christian Senior Member Joined: 19 April 2010 Location: Germany Online Status: Offline Posts: 755	Posted: 03 January 2012 at 8:14am
	Bowman, the Quran like the Bible is in large parts not a history book describing real-life events with people conversing in certain languages. These holy texts contain spiritual truths, myths, parables, poems, and other forms of symbolic texts. As human beings Isa and the Prophet did not live at the same time. Edited by Matt Browne - 03 January 2012 at 8:14am
	A religion that's intolerant of other religions can't be the world's best religion --Abdel Samad Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people--Eleanor Roosevelt
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