The Aramaic Origin of the Fourth Gospel

The Aramaic Origin of the Fourth Gospel by The Rev. C. F. Burney delves into the linguistic analysis of the Fourth Gospel to uncover its Aramaic roots. The author an expert in Semitic languages presents a detailed examination of the language used in the Gospel highlighting its Semitic characteristics. Through a thorough investigation of the text the author argues that the Gospel is based on an Aramaic original challenging the prevailing view of its Hellenistic character. By comparing the Greek text with Semitic linguistic features the author demonstrates the influence of Aramaic on the style and structure of the Gospel. The book provides a comprehensive study of the language of the Fourth Gospel shedding light on its origins and authorship.