Judas Iscariot

[Secret Alias]

Do we all agree - Günther Schwarz convincingly proposed that καριωθ issues from the Aramaic קריתא, meaning “city.” He also argues that ισ- is an abbreviation of the Hebrew איש, “man,” which would render the meaning “man from the city,” that is, Jerusalem. If we all agree it is further evidence that איש = ΙΣ.

[Kunigunde Kreuzerin]

Do we all agree - Günther Schwarz convincingly proposed that καριωθ issues from the Aramaic קריתא, meaning “city.” He also argues that ισ- is an abbreviation of the Hebrew איש, “man,” which would render the meaning “man from the city,” that is, Jerusalem. If we all agree it is further evidence that איש = ΙΣ.

Thanks Stephan. I did not know that. Very interesting.

Would you please say something about the correct transliteration of the Aramaic? I do not doubt the explanation, but I´m interested in how correct it is transliterated.

[toejam]

Over the years, I've heard sooo many explanations about what 'Iscariot' might be referring to that I've lost hope that any specific explanation can make the grade of "probable".

[Tenorikuma]

Stephen, is that from Jesus und Judas?