Aramaic

Aramaic is an ancient Semitic language that originated around 1200 BCE in what is now the Middle East. It was widely spoken in the region, particularly during the time of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires. Aramaic is significant because it was the language spoken by Jesus Christ and is found in parts of the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament and some Jewish texts. Today, traces of Aramaic can still be found in modern languages, and it is spoken by small communities, particularly among Assyrian and Chaldean populations. Its historical importance is recognized in linguistics and religious studies.