Institute for Biblical Aramaic Studies

Biblical Aramaic

Critical study of Aramaic passages within the Hebrew Bible, including linguistic, historical, and theological analysis.

Research on Aramaic textual traditions, manuscript history, and linguistic development.

Exploration of Syriac texts, early Christian literature, and theological traditions rooted in Syriac language heritage.

Aramaic & Syro-Aramaic Studies
Syriac Studies

About us

IBAS operates within the research pillar of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, the foundational framework that governs higher education institutions (Sekolah Tinggi) in Indonesia. Within this national academic structure—comprising education, research, and community service—the Institute is dedicated specifically to the research pillar. Our commitment is centered on producing and publishing scholarly research that contributes to global academic discussion on Biblical Aramaic, Syro-Aramaic traditions, and Syriac studies.

Advancing Research in Biblical Aramaic and Syriac Traditions

The Institute for Biblical Aramaic Studies (IBAS) is an independent research institute established in 2019 and based in East Jakarta, Indonesia. The Institute is dedicated exclusively to scholarly research on biblical texts written in Aramaic and related linguistic traditions.

We focus on rigorous textual investigation, linguistic analysis, and academic publication within the field of Aramaic studies.

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"UNDER CONSTRUCTION" Publications

The Institute is committed to publishing peer-reviewed research and academic journal articles. Our publications aim to support:

An ancient manuscript with Hebrew text is set beneath a metal menorah. The pages of the manuscript are aged and torn, indicating its historical significance.
An ancient manuscript with Hebrew text is set beneath a metal menorah. The pages of the manuscript are aged and torn, indicating its historical significance.
  • Academics and researchers
  • Theology students
  • Clergy and church leaders
  • Lay Christians interested in deeper biblical language study

Our Mission

To publish scholarly research findings that strengthen Aramaic studies and contribute to international biblical scholarship.

National Library of Indonesia