Neil Douglas-Klotz: The Aramaic Jesus
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tami Simon speaks with Neil Douglas-Klotz, a world-renowned scholar in religious studies, spirituality, and psychology. Neil directs the Edinburgh Institute for Advanced Learning in Scotland, and is the author of The Hidden Gospel and The Sufi Book of Life. With Sounds True, he has published the book Blessings of the Cosmos and three audio learning courses, including I Am: The Secret Teachings of the Aramaic Jesus. In this episode, Tami speaks with Neil about how to appreciate multiple interpretations of scriptural text, and what the “I Am” sayings of Jesus were meant to communicate to his disciples. He also offers a body prayer meant to give us a somatic experience of the teachings of Jesus. (57 minutes)
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Once again Sounds True brings to me teachings that open my mind and alter my path in ways I never imagined.
Thank you so very much, Tami!
Lisa
Comment by Lisa Kolosey — March 9, 2012 @ 5:43 pm
Thank you for interviewing Neil. I have known him,chanted with hi, danced with him in many different places. I always come away grounded and inspired for the work that lays ahead of me.
What a blessing this interview was to me.
When is Neil’s new program: “I Am” going to be available.
Peace to you, Tami, you always do a great job in the interviews. Thank you.
Comment by Susan — March 10, 2012 @ 12:31 am
Mr. Neil,
I am an Assyrian who speaks 3 languages, Assyrian ( my original language ), Arabic, and English.
Iam sorry to say that whom ever translate these Aramaic words for you he’s dead wrong.
for example:
1: you are saying that the word “Rokha” ( ܪܘܼܚܵܐ), means Breath, That’s wrong, “Nishmah” ( ܢܸܫܡܵܐ ) means breath, ” Rokha ” means ” Rooh ” ( روح ) in Arabic and Spirit in English.
2: You are saying that there’s no ” Am ” in Aramaic, for example when Jesus said ” I am the way, the truth and the life “.
In the new Aramaic which all Assyrian speaks, there’s a word for ” Am ” which is “Ewin ” ( ܝܘܹܢ ), and in the Churche’s books ( The old Aeamaic ) ” Na ” ( ܐ̃ܢܵܐ ), which the first Alap ( an A ) is a silent letter because there’s a slash on top of it,
So when i as an Assyrian say ( ܐܵܢܵܐ ܝܘܹܢ ) or ( ܐܸܢܵܐ ܐ̃ܢܵܐ , in the old Aramaic ), that means ” I am ” in English.
So please next time you do your research about the the Assyrian Aramaic language try to get the help you need from any Assyrian churches which are spread all over the world with the guideness of his holliness Mar Dinkha.
If you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to contact me with the above email.
Comment by Kenny — March 11, 2012 @ 3:33 am
Merhaba from Turkey!
Thank you Neil and Tami for this interview! I did enjoy and learn many things about my maternal lineage. I do always like to listen read about the authors/artists on your website.
Thanks for your generosity for sharing all these plus the transcriptions.
Sibel
Comment by Sibel Gunduz — March 15, 2012 @ 6:52 am
Thank you so much for this interview. I listened to it and read the transcript 2 times. Everything Neil is sharing resonates with where my heart has been going these past 10 years and how I’ve been leading others into prayers. To understand more fully the broader meaning of scriptures and words of Jesus deeply inspires me in my song-writing/poetry/prayers. thank you.
Comment by Cathy Hardy — March 17, 2012 @ 1:47 pm
Dear Ms. Simone and Mr. Douglas-Klotz,
Thanking you very much for sharing your interview. Listening a couple of times, discovering a soothing enlightenment during each, learning from your wisdom, I am looking forward to growing in spirituality, becoming more Christ-like, repeating at least one more audio.
I appreciate you both. Thank you for Caring and Sharing. Your message is moving me in the “ripe” direction, touching my inner self, my inner Spirit.
Ms. Simone, I so Love True Sounds. Your voice and words are very soothing. Please allow me this opportunity to thank you and your entire Team.
Sincerely,
Jamie
Comment by Jamie L Bankston — March 17, 2012 @ 6:40 pm
Dear Ms. Simone and Mr. Douglas-Klotz,
Thanking you very much for sharing your interview. Listening a couple of times, discovering a soothing enlightenment during each, learning from your wisdom, I am looking forward to growing in spirituality, becoming more Christ-like, repeating at least one more audio.
I appreciate you both. Thank you for Caring and Sharing. Your message is moving me in the “ripe” direction, touching my inner self, my inner Spirit.
Ms. Simone, I so Love SoundsTrue.com. Your voice and words are very soothing. Please allow me this opportunity to thank you and your entire Team.
Sincerely,
Jamie
Comment by Jamie L Bankston — March 17, 2012 @ 6:44 pm
Beautiful, soothing, and empowering! I’ve felt Neil’s words reaching my Heart, my Essence… Thank you both for this enlightening conversation. Much love & many blessings.
Comment by Sidonie Grace — March 18, 2012 @ 4:00 am