04-26-2004, 02:04 PM
Okay then maybe this sounds okay for my study:
[insert EvDeMeph proof here]. So Rabulla created the OS. He either translated the Greek Gospels into Aramaic as ancient witnesses attest, or he simply revised the Peshitta/o with Greek changes that agreed with his theology (the latter explanation seems likley, given the high agreeance between the Peshitta and the OS). Not only is Rabulla likely to have created OS to combat the Diatessaron (which was impeding in his "turf"), but also to supply his diocese with a Bible version that would be influenced by his doctrines. Effectively then, it seems he tried to kill two birds with one stone.
Thanks for your help Paul and "abudar".
[insert EvDeMeph proof here]. So Rabulla created the OS. He either translated the Greek Gospels into Aramaic as ancient witnesses attest, or he simply revised the Peshitta/o with Greek changes that agreed with his theology (the latter explanation seems likley, given the high agreeance between the Peshitta and the OS). Not only is Rabulla likely to have created OS to combat the Diatessaron (which was impeding in his "turf"), but also to supply his diocese with a Bible version that would be influenced by his doctrines. Effectively then, it seems he tried to kill two birds with one stone.
Thanks for your help Paul and "abudar".