The Origin of the Quran’s Name for Jesus

The video explores the origins of Jesus' name, focusing on its Arabic form in the Quran, Isa, which lacks a clear linguistic link to the Aramaic Yeshua. Dr. Ahmed Al Jalad's discovery of a Saphiatic inscription in Jordan may provide insights into this mystery. The inscription suggests a pre-Islamic use of the name Isa, potentially linked to Jesus through phonosymantic matching, where a similar-sounding pre-existing name was adopted. This finding could push back the timeline of the name's development and offer early evidence of Christianity in the region.

What is the origin of the English name 'Jesus'?

• It is derived from the Latin name.

• It is a transliteration of the Greek name Yesus.

• It is an original English name.

• It comes directly from the Hebrew name.

What is the main issue with the Quranic name for Jesus?

• It is identical to the Aramaic name.

• It is a modern invention.

• It has no clear linguistic link to Yeshua.

• It is not used in any other language.

What did Dr. Ahmed Al Jalad discover in northern Jordan?

• An ancient Christian church.

• A lost city from the Roman period.

• A Saphiatic inscription possibly referencing Jesus.

• A new version of the Quran.

What does the Saphiatic inscription suggest about early Christianity?

• It confirms the timeline of the Quranic name Isa.

• It suggests a Christian invocation.

• It shows a different name for Jesus was used.

• It denies any connection to Jesus.

What is phono-semantic matching?

• A method of translating texts.

• A process of linguistic borrowing.

• A way to match sounds with meanings.

• A technique for creating new words.

How might the name 'Isa' have been adopted for Jesus?

• As a result of a linguistic error.

• By matching it with a pre-existing Arabian name.

• Through direct translation from Hebrew.

• By borrowing from Greek mythology.

What role did phono-semantic matching play in early Arabic Christianity?

• It helped translate the Bible.

• It was used to create new religious texts.

• It provided a meaningful name for Jesus.

• It was a method to convert pagans.