The Syriac Identity and Language with Dr. George Kiraz 🎙️ | Logos | Episode 3

Order your Peshitta English New Testament by Dr. George Kiraz here ➡️ https://www.gorgiaspress.com/peshitta... In this special episode of "Logos" we are honored to welcome Malfono George Kiraz. George Kiraz is a prominent scholar in the fields of computational linguistics, Syriac studies, and digital humanities. He has an impressive track record with numerous publications and contributions to these disciplines. During our conversation, George takes us on a journey through his fascinating life, starting with his upbringing in Palestine. He shares personal stories about his childhood, the challenges and joys of growing up in a culture rich in history and tradition, and how these experiences have influenced his later work. We delve deep into the identity of the Suryoye (Syriac people) and discuss the cultural and linguistic heritage that this community carries. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the Peshitta, the Syriac translation of the Bible. George explains what the Peshitta is, its historical context, and the impact this sacred text has had on both religion and linguistic studies. His extensive knowledge and research on this topic provide listeners with a profound understanding of the Peshitta and its significance within and beyond the Syriac community. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:55 - Introduction Dr. George Kiraz 0:03:50 - Situation in Gaza 0:07:35 - Dr. Kiraz's upbringing 0:10:10 - Diaspora in Israel 0:12:10 - Identity in Diaspora 0:16:55 - Arameans, Assyrians, Chaldeans 0:23:20 - Being Suryoyo 0:34:40 - Peshitta Bible 0:43:42 - Syriac Canon 0:49:21 - Canonical Differences 0:52:20 - Bible in Tradition 0:54:12 - Outro