Scientists Reveal Jesus Was Likely Named Joshua, Not Jesus as We Know

Nazareth: So, it turns out Jesus might not have been called Jesus at all! Historians are saying his real name could have been something like Joshua. Crazy, right?

The name we know today has changed a lot over the years. It started in Aramaic, then went through Hebrew, Greek, and Latin before becoming “Jesus” in English.

In Hebrew, it’s written as “Yeshu,” which sounds a lot like “Joshua.” Linguists also think he wouldn’t have had the last name “Christ.” Instead, he might have been called Yeshu Nazareen, linking him to his hometown.

Professor Dineke Houtman, who studies the ties between Judaism and Christianity, says Jesus likely spoke Aramaic daily. The name “Jesus” with a hard “J” didn’t even exist back then!

Most scholars agree that Yeshua or Yeshu was a common name in first-century Galilee. It’s like how popular names change over time.

Experts also point out that back in the day, people didn’t have last names like we do now. They were often identified by their hometown or family ties.

So, it makes sense that Jesus would be known as Jesus of Nazareth. It’s fascinating how names evolve, isn’t it?