Peshitta facts for kids
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The Peshitta is a very old and important version of the Bible. It is the standard Bible for Christians who speak the Syriac language. The word "Peshitta" itself means "simple," "common," or "straight."
What is the Peshitta Bible?
The Peshitta is a special Bible used by many Syriac Christian churches. It is their main, traditional version of the Holy Book. This Bible includes both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
The Old Testament in Peshitta
The Old Testament part of the Peshitta was translated a very long time ago. Scholars believe it was translated directly from the original Hebrew language. This translation likely happened around the 2nd century AD. That means it was made about 100 to 200 years after Jesus lived.
The New Testament in Peshitta
The New Testament part of the Peshitta became the main version by the early 5th century AD. This means it was widely used by the early 400s. However, the original Peshitta New Testament did not include every book. It left out a few books that were sometimes debated. These included 2 Peter, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, and Revelation.
