Explore the roots of Aramaic and the Bible’s ancient translations.
This scholarly edition collects concise notices of Aramaic dialects and the versions of Scripture that survived in them, with translations of the Gospel of Matthew and the Epistle to the Hebrews from the ancient Peshito Syriac by John Wesley Etheridge.
The volume maps the language family from early Shemetic roots to the practical uses of Aramaic in religious and literary life. It compares Aramaic with Hebrew and other related tongues, explains how historical events shaped the language, and shows how these texts help illuminate early Christian and Jewish scriptures."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an overview of the Syriac language and its use in the versions of Scripture. The author begins by describing the different branches of the Shemetic language and how they impacted the Aramaic dialect. The author goes on to discuss how Aramaic became the vernacular language of Judea. This book is thorough and well-researched, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Bible. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243531066_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243531066
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