Abstract
This chapter points out that for some historical Jesus scholars it may be a surprise to discover that there is a language criterion for historical Jesus study that is not primarily concerned with Aramaic. The author has developed three Greek language criteria: the criterion of Greek language and its context, the criterion of Greek textual variance and the criterion of discourse features. The chapter aims to (1) trace the history and development of the criteria regarding language, both Greek and Semitic, including Aramaic, (2) develop in detail the three criteria mentioned above, and (3) then apply these criteria in some detail to new passages. A brief analysis of the Sermon on the Mount illustrates that there are at least two levels of core tradition related to the sermon. Use of these criteria suggests that there are other New Testament passages that merit examination by means of these Greek language criteria. Keywords:Aramaic; Greek language criteria; historical Jesus study; passage; Semitic; Sermon; Testament
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