Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh  Deep in the barren caves of Qumran , near the shores of the Dead Sea, a discovery was made that would forever change the course of history. Between 1947 and 1956 , archaeologists and Bedouin shepherds unearthed a treasure trove of nearly 1,000 ancient manuscripts , now known as the Dead Sea Scrolls . These fragile parchments and papyri, dating back over 2,000 years , have reshaped our understanding of the Bible, ancient Judaism, and early Christianity . But beyond their scholarly value, they raise profound questions about faith, history, and the very nature of religious tradition. What Exactly Are the Dead Sea Scrolls? The Dead Sea Scrolls consist of a vast collection of texts, including the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible , apocryphal writings, and sectarian documents. Written primarily in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek , they provide an unprecedented window into Second Temple Judaism (515 BCE – 70 CE) —a period of intense religious upheaval that...

By Jude Obuseh The debate about the language spoken by Jesus has long intrigued scholars and historians. While the exact language Jesus primarily spoke remains a subject of debate, there's evidence to suggest that he likely spoke Aramaic, a Semitic language widespread in the region during the first century AD. During a meeting in Jerusalem between Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, and Pope Francis in 2014, a fascinating discussion ensued regarding the language Jesus spoke. Netanyahu claimed Jesus spoke Hebrew, while Pope Francis interjected, asserting that Jesus likely spoke Aramaic. This disagreement between the two figures generated media attention, but interestingly, both viewpoints might carry some truth. Aramaic was a widely used language in the area during Jesus' time, serving as a lingua franca. Hebrew, on the other hand, was also prevalent, especially in religious and scholarly circles. While scholars have debated the language primarily spoke...