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jonesg · 07-13-2005, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Toto

What's your point?

Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew Joshua and the Aramaic Yeshua. If you read the Hebrew Scriptures in Greek (The Septuagint) there are lots of references to "Jesus." In fact, some people think that the Jesus of the New Testament is merely a reworked version of the Jesus/Joshua of the Hebrew Scriptures - an indication that there was no historical Jesus, only a literary creation.

Jesus is Peurto Rican .

Anat · 07-14-2005, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Toto

What's your point?

Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew Joshua and the Aramaic Yeshua. If you read the Hebrew Scriptures in Greek (The Septuagint) there are lots of references to "Jesus." In fact, some people think that the Jesus of the New Testament is merely a reworked version of the Jesus/Joshua of the Hebrew Scriptures - an indication that there was no historical Jesus, only a literary creation.

Is anything made of the fact that Nun (the name of Joshua's father) is Aramaic for 'fish'?

Toto · 07-14-2005, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Anat

Is anything made of the fact that Nun (the name of Joshua's father) is Aramaic for 'fish'?

Yes, it is commented on, in Leidner's book and elsewhere.

Wallener · 07-14-2005, 01:56 PM

Somewhat related: is "nazer" Aramaic for carpenter, hewer-of-wood, that sort of thing?

sharon45 · 07-15-2005, 07:14 PM

Besides, where is it saying anything about jesus from the NT? These OT passages are just talking about having trust in god.

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07-14-2005, 01:56 PM	#14
Wallener Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,043	Somewhat related: is "nazer" Aramaic for carpenter, hewer-of-wood, that sort of thing?

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sharon45 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southwest, US Posts: 8,759	Besides, where is it saying anything about jesus from the NT? These OT passages are just talking about having trust in god.

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