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August 1, 2026Open Access

Beyond Greek and Latin: Theological Meaning in Early Georgian, Christian Palestinian Aramaic, and Geʽez Biblical Translation

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Examining translations' impact on Christian identity, doctrine, and scripture in diverse cultures, revealing their theological significance.

This article aims to investigate the role of early Georgian, Christian Palestinian Aramaic, and Geʽez biblical translations in shaping theological interpretation and Christian identity.
Analysis of three biblical translation traditions within their distinct cultural and ecclesial contexts.
Comparison of influences and outcomes across Georgian, Aramaic, and Geʽez translations.
Exploration of translation's role in preserving texts and creating theological vocabulary.
Translation shaped Christian identity by integrating regional influences and preserving multilingual Christian character.
Geʽez traditions contributed to an enduring African Christian civilization with a unique biblical canon.
Translation practices indicate that scripture interpretations also fostered local traditions while maintaining a universal essence.

Daniel J. Grace (2026) studied this question.

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Examining translations' impact on Christian identity, doctrine, and scripture in diverse cultures, revealing their theological significance.