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 does the term 'phonosymantic matching' refer to in the context of the name Jesus?

How might the name 'Isa' be interpreted in relation to Jesus's role in Christianity?

What implications does the discovery of the inscription have on the understanding of early Christianity in Arabia?