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Scientists Say Son Of God Wasn’t Actually Called Jesus And Had A Completely Different Name
Scientists are claiming the son of God ‘wasn’t called Jesus’ and that he actually went by a different name.
Jesus is significant in many religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, and is also recognized by those who may not be religious.
Now scientists and scholars say the son of God may have had a different name from the modern moniker we now call him by.
Jesus and his disciples are said to have lived in the region of the Roman empire called Judea, which is now part of Palestine and Israel.
Most scholars believe he was born and raised in the town of Nazareth, a part of Galilee, a smaller province to the north.
The son of God would not have spoken the English language.
Professor Dineke Houtman, an expert on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity from the Protestant Theological University in the Netherlands, told MailOnline: “We cannot know for sure which languages Jesus spoke.
“However, given his family background in Nazareth, we can assume his day-to-day language was Aramaic.”
Aramaic is a language that appeared in what is now modern-day Syria. It spread through the Middle East during Jesus’ lifetime. There are even recordings that refer to him speaking Aramaic.
Throughout Christianity’s 2,000-year history, Jesus’ original name has been obscured by layers of translation and transliteration.
In modern times, Jesus is produced with a hard ‘J.’ This didn’t exist during his lifetime and didn’t appear written until 1,500 years after his death.
Professor Houtman said: “His name would probably have been in Aramaic – Yeshua. It is likely that this is also how he introduced himself. Another possibility is the shorter form Yeshu which is the form used in later rabbinic literature.”
Professor Candida Moss, from Birmingham University, added: “Most scholars agree that his name was Yeshua or possibly Yeshu, which was one of the most common names in first-century Galilee.”
‘Yeshu’ is closer to the English name ‘Joshua.’
The popularity of his name would make it compatible with modern-day names such as Olivia, Liam, or Aurther in today’s world.
Experts also believe the name ‘Christ’ was unlikely.
Historian Dr. Marko Marina, from Zagreb University, said: “In the ancient world, most people didn’t have a last name as we understand it today. Instead, they were identified through other means, such as their parentage, place of origin, or other distinguishing characteristics.
“For example, someone might be referred to as ‘John, the son of Zebedee’ or ‘Mary Magdalene’, with ‘Magdalene’ probably indicating she was from a place called Magdala.”
Many scholars agree Jesus, frequently referred to as Jesus of Nazareth, would likely have incorporated his hometown into his moniker, most likely making his full name ‘Yeshu Nazareen.’
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