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The Bible was translated into Arabic from a variety of source languages. These include Coptic, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, and Syriac. [1] Judeo-Arabic translations can also exhibit influence of the Aramaic Targums. Especially in the 19th century, Arabic Bible translations start to express regional colloquial dialects.
Judas Iscariot. Yuḥanna (يُوحَنَّا) Christian Arabic version of the name of John (as opposed to the Islamic Arabic term Yaḥya يَحْيَى) Z. Zabūr (زَبُور) The Psalms, in Islam referred to as Zabur, a holy book revealed by God to David. The Christian term is Mazāmīr مزامير; singular mazmūr مزمور.
These include the Tawrat, believed by Muslims to have been given by God to the prophets and messengers amongst the Children of Israel, the Zabur (used in reference to the Psalms) [1] revealed to David (Dawud); and the Injil revealed to Jesus (Isa). The Islamic methodology of tafsir al-Qur'an bi-l-Kitab (Arabic: تفسير القرآن ...
The Bible is the most translated book in the world, with more translations (including an increasing number of sign languages) being produced annually. The United Bible Societies is a global fellowship of around 150 Bible Societies with the aim of translating publishing, and distributing the Bible.
The Bible has been translated into many languages from the biblical languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.As of September 2023 all of the Bible has been translated into 736 languages, the New Testament has been translated into an additional 1,658 languages, and smaller portions of the Bible have been translated into 1,264 other languages according to Wycliffe Global Alliance.
Christianity. In Christian communities, Bible study is the study of the Bible by people as a personal religious or spiritual practice. In many Christian traditions, Bible study, coupled with Christian prayer, is known as doing devotions or devotional acts. Many Christian churches schedule time to engage in Bible study collectively. [1]
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Possible Meanings: House of God, House of (the Canaanite god of) El. Bethlehem / Ephrata. (Beth Lehem) (This is the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ. However some scholars believe he was born in Nazareth. See the main article for more information.)