Jewish Babylonian Aramaic

Jewish Babylonian Aramaic is a dialect of Aramaic language historically spoken by Jewish communities in ancient Babylonia (modern-day Iraq) from around the 3rd century CE. It evolved from the Aramaic spoken in the region and became the primary language for Jewish religious texts, legal writings, and scholarship during the medieval period. Notably, it is the language of the Talmudic texts known as the Babylonian Talmud, which is a central source of Jewish law and thought. It differs from other Aramaic dialects through its vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, reflecting the cultural and historical context of Jews in Babylonia.