Biblical Aramaic and Related Dialects - Edward Cook

Biblical Aramaic and Related Dialects

An Introduction

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Buch | Hardcover
430 Seiten
2022
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-108-49436-6 (ISBN)
149,60 inkl. MwSt
A comprehensive, introductory-level textbook for anyone who wants to learn the Aramaic of the Old Testament, and other related dialects (including Dead Sea Scrolls). Includes inductive lessons for students, which introduce primary texts from the start.
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.

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.

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Zusatzinfo Worked examples or Exercises
Verlagsort Cambridge
Sprache englisch
Maße 193 x 253 mm
Gewicht 970 g
Themenwelt Religion / Theologie Christentum Bibelausgaben / Bibelkommentare
Religion / Theologie Christentum Kirchengeschichte
ISBN-10 1-108-49436-6 / 1108494366
ISBN-13 978-1-108-49436-6 / 9781108494366
Zustand Neuware
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