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Biblical Aramaic and Related Dialects

An Introduction

Medium: Buch
ISBN: 978-1-108-49436-6
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
Erscheinungstermin: 29.09.2022
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Biblical Aramaic and Related Dialects is a comprehensive, introductory-level textbook for the acquisition of the language of the Old Testament and related dialects that were in use from the last few centuries BCE. Based on the latest research, it uses a method that guides students into knowledge of the language inductively, with selections taken from the Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and papyrus discoveries from ancient Egypt. The volume offers a comprehensive view of ancient Aramaic that enables students to progress to advanced levels with a solid grounding in historical grammar. Most up-to-date description of Aramaic in light of modern discoveries and methods. Provides more detail than previous textbooks. Includes comprehensive description of Biblical dialect, along with Aramaic of the Persian period and of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Guided readings begin with primary sources, enabling students learn the language by reading historical texts.


Produkteigenschaften


  • Artikelnummer: 9781108494366
  • Medium: Buch
  • ISBN: 978-1-108-49436-6
  • Verlag: Cambridge University Press
  • Erscheinungstermin: 29.09.2022
  • Sprache(n): Englisch
  • Auflage: Erscheinungsjahr 2022
  • Produktform: Gebunden
  • Gewicht: 975 g
  • Seiten: 300
  • Format (B x H x T): 191 x 249 x 28 mm
  • Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt
Autoren/Hrsg.

Autoren

Edward Cook  is Ordinary Professor of Semitic Languages at the Catholic University of America, Washington DC. He is the author of several books, including The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation (2005, with Martin Abegg and Michael Wise) and Dictionary of Qumran Aramaic (2015).

1.  Introduction: Aramaic and its dialects; 2. Orthography; 3.  Phonology; 4 . Nouns and adjectives; 5. Pronouns; 6. Noun phrases; 7. Numerals and other quantifiers; 8. Adjective phrases; 9. Prepositions; 10. Verbs: derivation and inflection; 11. Tense, aspect, and mood in the verbal system; 12. Verb types: valence, voice, and aktionsart; 13. Adverbs; 14. Clauses; 15. Clause combining: combination; 16. Clause combining: subordination; 17. Discourse markers; 18. Reading guide for Biblical Aramaic and Related Dialects.