12-02-2004, 12:37 AM
Let me commence by congratulating the mods, administration and the members in general for posting their thoughts in a such way that others like myself are able to learn about some of the more interesting facets of religion. Clarity is a wonderful thing in an otherwise complex topic.
I'm but a lonely traveler whereby my journey has brought me here to this site and I now find myself in need of some guidance before I'm to depart. Hopefully someone will be able to help me on my way. <!-- s:bigups: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/bigups.gif" alt=":bigups:" title="Big Ups" /><!-- s:bigups: -->
In my quest for truth I've been led to a Syrian translation of the bible known as the Peshitta. I've been told, though I suspect falsely, this translation is supposed to contain the word "Sepharad" or one of its forms and that it signifies the lands of Spain or Iberia.
Could any wise member confirm if this is indeed true and where exactly I can find this rare word, either in its original language or in English, in the Syrian Peshitta?
Kind regards.
I'm but a lonely traveler whereby my journey has brought me here to this site and I now find myself in need of some guidance before I'm to depart. Hopefully someone will be able to help me on my way. <!-- s:bigups: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/bigups.gif" alt=":bigups:" title="Big Ups" /><!-- s:bigups: -->
In my quest for truth I've been led to a Syrian translation of the bible known as the Peshitta. I've been told, though I suspect falsely, this translation is supposed to contain the word "Sepharad" or one of its forms and that it signifies the lands of Spain or Iberia.
Could any wise member confirm if this is indeed true and where exactly I can find this rare word, either in its original language or in English, in the Syrian Peshitta?
Kind regards.