Dr. Errico's stirring translation of the ancient Aramaic Peshitta text of Matthew is further enriched with his stimulating and illuminating annotations. This book transports you back to the first century Palestinian Semitic Aramaic-Hebrew culture and world in which Jesus taught his universal message. The Message of Matthew is written in a simple, direct style. The English translation is printed on the left side of the page with footnotes. The aramaic text is printed on the right with additional footnotes in English. These valuable footnotes explain the meanings of Aramaic words and customs with supplementary historical information.

The Message of Matthew : An Annotated Parallel Aramaic-English Gospel of Matthew

Religion & Spirituality

Errico, Rocco A.

Christian Books & Bibles

Noohra Foundation

Dr. Errico and Fr. Bazzi take the beginning student through the early stages of instruction in the classical Aramaic language. The book is part workbook, part textbook, as the authors introduce the reader to the Aramaic alphabet; along the way, they discuss the meaning and shapes of the letters and the proper techniques for writing them.

Classical Aramaic: Book 1

Reference

Bazzi, Michael

Foreign Language Study & Reference

If you instinctively shy away from commentaries Aramaic Light on Genesis will surprise you! No dull theological seminary text, this commentary will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good narrative. It carries you back almost four thousand years, providing an unusual perspective on the book of Genesis. This inimitable commentary acts as Near Eastern guide, revealing to the Western mind a more intimate picture of the socio-religious and psychological environment of the period. Its approach is simple, informative, and scholarly, without using specialized theological terminology. The comments are written in narrative form, opening a doorway into the Near Eastern culture of the times, the powerful faith of the patriarchs, their visions and dreams, and their unsophisticated lifestyle. Aramaic Light on Genesis unlocks many misunderstood passages of scripture. The authors clarify the Creation epic poem, the Adam and Eve story, Noah and the great flood, the Tower of Babel, the mysterious priesthood of Melchizedek, Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot s wife turned into a pillar of salt, and much more. This volume is not just a revision of Dr. Lamsa s Old Testament Light commentary on Genesis, 1964. Dr. Errico has edited, expanded, and annotated the previous comments in the new format that Dr. Lamsa desired. In addition, this book contains unpublished material that the two of them had only drafted prior to Dr. Lamsa s death in 1975. Dr. Errico completed these comments, adding information derived from his continual research in Aramaic word meanings and Near Eastern Semitic Studies.

Aramaic Light on Genesis: Old Testament Series Volume 1

Lamsa, George M.

To properly capture the idea of the biblical epic, we must realize that the Hebrew account of creation emerged out of the Near Eastern pool of gods and goddesses, culture and mysticism. Using his own direct translation from the Aramaic-Peshitta text of Genesis 1:1-31 and 2:1-3, Dr. Errico discusses the Semitic meaning, names and theories of the origin of God. Where appropriate, he borrows insights from the world of both quantum physics and biblical scholarship. The Genesis Story introdues to humankind its responsibility to the earth and its environment. The Hebrew cosmological depiction of a God-created good world is the ultimate purpose and destiny for the human family.

The Mysteries of Creation: The Genesis Story

The Bible is more than anything else a Near Eastern account of spiritual events and teachings. Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys opens the door to the ancient Aramaic world from which the Bible emerged. Bypassing doctrinal creeds and rigid interpretations, Dr. Errico presents a broader understanding of Scripture without the restrictions of literal explanations. This book equips the reader with seven key insights to understand the allusions, parables, and teachings of the bible: (1) The Aramaic Language, (2) Idioms, (3) Mysticism, (4) Culture, (5) Psychology, (6) Symbolism, (7) Amplification.

Let There Be Light: The Seven Keys

Like it's predecessor, Let There Be Light, this book takes us through the heart of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament by working with Aramaic—the language spoken by the Patriarchs, Jesus, his apostles and their contemporaries. Suddenly the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation becomes clearer and more relevant for Western readers and the teaching ministry and parables of Jesus come alive as you've never read before. Topics include: Rabbi Eshoa-Jesus—An Aramaic Speaking Shemite, Uncovering Jesus' Gospel, The Human-Divine Paradigm, The Secret of Knowing, Perfect Love, An Expanded Teaching on the 23rd Psalm, The Book of Revelation.

And There Was Light

If you instinctively shy away from “commentaries”— Aramaic Light on the Gospel of Matthew will surprise you! No dull theological seminary textbook, this commentary will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good narrative. It carries you back almost two thousand years, providing a clear perspective of Jesus in the light of his own language, people and times. This inimitable commentary acts as a Near Eastern guide, revealing to the Western mind a more intimate picture of the socio-religious and psychological environment of the period. It’s approach is simple, informative, and scholarly without using specialized theological terminology. Each comment is written in narrative form, clarifying the idioms, customs, and manners of Jesus’ day. This commentary is suitable for use by anyone who is eager to resume acquaintance with Jesus’ powerful Gospel of the Kingdom. Aramaic Light on the Gospel of Matthew takes you through the heart of the gospel, illuminating difficult and puzzling passages and offering unparalleled insight into the character and behavior of Near Eastern Semites. This is the field of Dr. Errico’s and Dr. Lamsa’s research and expertise. This volume is more than just a revision of Dr. Lamsa’s commentaries, Gospel Light and More Light on the Gospel. Dr. Errico has edited, expanded and annotated these previous works in the new format that Dr. Lamsa desired. In addition, over 50% of this book contains unpublished material that the two of them had drafted just before Dr. Lamsa died in 1975. Dr. Errico completed the comments that they had only outlined and has also added information derived from his continual research in Aramaic word meanings and Near Eastern Semitic studies.

Aramaic Light on the Gospel of Matthew (Aramaic New Testament Series)

This book, like its predecessor Aramaic Light on the Gospel of Matthew, carries you back almost two thousand years, providing a clear perspective of Jesus in the light of his own language, people and times. However, this volume is unique in that it provides insight into the psychology of Jesus' healing methods. This inimitable commentary acts as a Near Eastern guide, taking you through the heart of the gospels, illuminating difficult and puzzling passages and offering unparalleled insight into the character and behavior of Near Eastern Semites. Dr. Errico has not only edited, expanded and annotated Dr. Lamsa's commentaries, Gospel Light and More Light on the Gospels, he has also added information derived from his continual research in Aramaic word meanings and Near Eastern Semitic studies and completed unpublished material that the two of them had only outlined just before Dr. Lamsa died in 1975.

Aramaic Light on the Gospels of Mark and Luke: Aramaic New Testament Series Volume 2

Errico, Dr Rocco A

Lamsa, Dr. George M.

Aramaic Light on the Gospel of John, like its predecessors Aramaic Light on the Gospel of Matthew and Aramaic Light on the Gospels of Mark and Luke, carries you back into the Near Eastern, Semitic times of Jesus of Nazareth. It is unique in that it provides insight into the Aramaic language and Semitic customs of almost two thousand years ago. If you instinctively shy away from "commentaries"—This one will surprise you. No dull theological seminary textbook, the approach is simple, informative, and scholarly, without using specialized theological terminology. This inimitable commentary acts a Near Eastern guide, revealing to the Western mind a more intimate picture of the socio-religious and psychological environment of the period. It offers an understanding of the character and behavior of Near Eastern Semites. This is the field of Dr. Errico's and Dr. Lamsa's research and expertise. They bring clarification to many misunderstood passages and sayings of Jesus. Learn the Semitic meanings behind such terms as "the Word," "Light," "Life," "Christ." Understand what Jesus meant when he said "No man comes to the Father except through me" and many other sayings that appear to be sectarian and exclusive. This volume is more than a revision of Dr. Lamsa's commentaries, Gospel Light, 1936, and More Light on the Gospel, 1968. Dr. Errico has edited, expanded and annotated these previous works in the new format that Dr. Lamsa desired. In addition, this book contains unpublished material that the two of them outlined just before Dr. Lamsa died in 1975. Dr. Errico completed these comments and has added information derived from his continual research in Near Eastern Semitic studies.

Aramaic Light on the Gospel of John (Aramaic New Testament Series)

Aramaic Light on the Acts of the Apostles, New Testament Series Volume 4, is a unique commentary based on Aramaic, the language of Jesus, and on ancient Near/Middle Eastern customs and manners. This volume presents new insights into and understanding of the words and idioms as they were used by Jesus, his apostles and contemporaries. 
The method and style of writing is simple, informative, and scholarly, without using specialized theological terminology. Dr. Errico and Dr. Lamsa acts as guides, revealing to the Western mind a more intimate picture of the socio-religious and psychological environment of the times. The book of Acts comes alive under their skillful and cultural approach. They bring clarification to many misunderstood verses of scripture and episodic experiences of the apostles and growth of Jesus’ spiritual movement under apostolic guidance. Topics include: The Ascension of Jesus, Pentecost and the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Paul’s Conversion, Healing Methods, and more. 
This volume is not just a revision of Dr. Lamsa’s commentaries, New Testament Commentary, 1945, and More Light on the Gospel, 1968. Dr. Errico has edited, expanded and annotated these previous works in the new format that Dr Lamsa desired. In addition, this book contains unpublished material that the two of them outlined prior to Dr Lamsa’s death in 1975. Dr Errico completed these comments and has added information derived from his continual research in Near Eastern Semitic studies.

Aramaic Light on the Acts of the Apostles

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