04-30-2013, 06:24 PM
I know that questions on this issue have been discussed before but allow me to ask afresh: Is there anywhere online where I/one can view the Peshitta Old Testament Scriptures in English? Would you please direct me? I know there is the Lamsa Old Testament version, in English, but from what I have heard (or it has been rumored around) he has taken some "liberties" in his translation like he did in some places of his New Testament Peshitta translation. Is this true?
Also, I learned some time ago that the actual Peshitta Old Testament (in Aramaic) is older than the Hebrew (actual Hebrew MT) copies, and thus, more reliable. Can any of you bear witness to this? IOW, the Aramaic Old Testament Scriptures are older versions and copies than the Hebrew MT copies and thus, the Peshitta Old Testament is more faithful and true to the original Hebrew text(s). Am I on the right course here or do I need correction?
Thanks.
Kindly,
Mike Karoules
Also, I learned some time ago that the actual Peshitta Old Testament (in Aramaic) is older than the Hebrew (actual Hebrew MT) copies, and thus, more reliable. Can any of you bear witness to this? IOW, the Aramaic Old Testament Scriptures are older versions and copies than the Hebrew MT copies and thus, the Peshitta Old Testament is more faithful and true to the original Hebrew text(s). Am I on the right course here or do I need correction?
Thanks.
Kindly,
Mike Karoules