Biblical Aramaic and related dialects : an introduction /

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Author / Creator:Cook, Edward M., 1952- author.
Imprint:Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2022.
Description:xiv, 416 pages ; 26 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12778447
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ISBN:9781108494366
1108494366
9781108714488
110871448X
9781108637596
9781108788083 (PDF ebook)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"Aramaic is a language of central importance for the study of the ancient world, beginning from the early first millennium BCE up to the Islamic period and beyond. Aramaic stories are found in the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament), and Aramaic influence is felt in the Greek text of the New Testament. It was the language of Eastern Christianity for centuries, as well as a major language of Jewish literature (along with Hebrew) through most of the first millennium CE. It still survives as a spoken language in a few communities (and their diasporas) in parts of the Middle East. This grammar focuses on the Aramaic of the second half of the first millennium BCE and the first century CE, a crucial era which saw the rise and fall of the Persian and Hellenistic empires and the rise of early Judaism and the birth of Christianity. It also saw the ascent of Aramaic to the status of a major language. From this period we have Aramaic writings that are relevant for the history of law, religion, language, and literature, including many that shed light on the most pivotal events and ideas of the time. Knowledge of Aramaic and its literature is a key that opens many doors"--
Other form:Online version: Cook, Edward. Biblical Aramaic and related dialects Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2022 9781108637596
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:xiv, 416 pages ; 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781108494366
1108494366
9781108714488
110871448X
9781108637596
9781108788083