***And this proves what?
That Jesus spoke Hebrew amongst the Jews —***
This does not constitute anything like proof. It is circumstantial evidence only.
***Aramaic was not generally spoken by Jesus amongst the Jews around Jerusalem who were very protective of their nationalism and religious heritage which was recorded in Hebrew. If Aramaic was spoken by Jesus amongst the Jews, then it should have been on the cross instead of the Hebrew. ***
It might be said, but it provides circumstantial evidence only. Kosta has provided direct evidence from the folks who kept a pretty detailed history of the area. I’d be inclined to believe them.
I trust literate people who pride themselves in history and literacy amongst at least the priestly class in creating and maintaining reasonably accurate historical knowledge.
Aren't Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Paul literate enough for you or is it just something that they said????