The Village In Syria Were They Speak Jesus' Tongue

Aramaic (2008): In a village in the Syrian countryside, Muslims and Christians live side-by-side and keeping the language of Christ, Aramaic, alive. For similar stories, see: Is Jesus Christ Back To Explain The Laws Of Love France's City Of Miracles The Quirky Ways Of Calling Taxis In Johannesburg Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: For downloads and more information visit: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: In a remote village nestled in Syria’s picturesque Oalamoun mountains, resides a small Aramaic community. It is one of the last and it is devoted to preserving Aramaic: the language that Jesus spoke. Protecting this 3000-year-old language has united Malula’s residents: “Christians and Muslims are like brothers in this town,” says local resident Ibrahim Kamar. Whilst Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of Christ’ has revived interest in the language, fears that Aramaic is dying out continue. Malula, where the orphans must recite in Aramaic, is one of the last bastions for a language Mother Superior Savaf describes as a “gift from God.” ABC Australia– Ref. 4251 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.