The Origin of the Quran’s Name for Jesus

The Origin of the Quran’s Name for Jesus

Assessment

Interactive Video

Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video explores the origins of Jesus' name, focusing on its Arabic form in the Quran, Isa, which lacks a clear linguistic link to the Aramaic Yeshua. Dr. Ahmed Al Jalad's discovery of a Saphiatic inscription in Jordan may provide insights into this mystery. The inscription suggests a pre-Islamic use of the name Isa, potentially linked to Jesus through phonosymantic matching, where a similar-sounding pre-existing name was adopted. This finding could push back the timeline of the name's development and offer early evidence of Christianity in the region.

Read more

1 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF