Lost in Translation When the Bible was translated, centuries after Jesus had ascended to the throne of heaven, strong drink was replaced by wine. At that time, beer was considered the commoners drink, while wine was considered an upscale beverage reserved for the elite. At the time of translation, wine was savored during fine meals by the culturally enlightened. Beer was swilled by ignorant peasants. The original Aramaic text talks about strong drink and lines of ale vats. BEER... Translators wanted to suggest that Jesus would only offer the best to his friends and family. Thats why they interpreted strong drink to mean wine. Everything else we know about the man suggests that Jesus would not have been so pretentious. Jesus did not make a habit of sitting down and breaking bread with Roman Governors and others of the higher classes. Theyre the ones Jesus rebelled against and was eventually killed by, remember? The Roman elite would have been the only ones with access to wine. Back in the day, Jesus and the Romans didnt get along so well. The Power Of The Scribes And Their Pens Of Deceit... Traci Carpenter Very enlightening The Truth Is A Jaw Dropper...
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