Syriac translations of the New Testament were among the first and date from the 2nd century. The whole Bible was translated by the 5th century.
Syriac Versions—Curetonian, Philoxenian, Harclean, Palestinian, Sinaitic, Peshitta
The Syriac Old Testament
Syriac is the language of ancient Syria and one of the dialects of Aramaic, which was an official language of the Persian Empire. It was spoken in northern Mesopotamia and around ancient Antioch. In the second or third century C.E., as a written language, Syriac came into wide use.
What Are the Syriac Versions and How Have They Helped to Restore the Greek Text of the New Testament?
The Syriac Bible versions—Old Syriac, Peshitta, Philoxenian, and Harklean—have preserved early Greek readings that aid in New Testament textual restoration.
