[B-Greek] other relevant languages besides Greek?
Robert Carson
carsonrw0121 at mbc.edu
Mon Mar 21 10:33:18 EDT 2011
You might consider Gothic. Though it had no influence on the original NT
text, it is notable for being both the oldest Germanic language of which we
have concrete knowledge and the first Germanic language to receive a version
of the Bible (that is, the incomplete translation of Ulfilas). In fact,
this translation comprises nearly all that still remains of the tongue.
This, however, is from the 4th century and is somewhat later than the period
indicated in your first message. It is a bit removed from your principle
goal, but perhaps not entirely irrelevant.
Robert
On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 6:47 PM, Ted & Robin Shoemaker <shoes6 at juno.com>wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> Please forgive me if this question is off-topic.
>
> Which ancient languages are relevant to the study of the original New
> Testament and the 1st & 2nd century church?
>
> So far, my list of candidates is:
> Greek, Latin, Aramaic, Hebrew, Bohairic, Syriac, Ethiopic, Sahidic.
>
> I can see this question being judged as on-topic or off-topic.
> If this question is considered off-topic, please respond off-list.
> But if it's on-topic and on-list, it could be an interesting conversation.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Ted Shoemaker
>
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