A Text-Book of North-Semitic Inscriptions: Moabite, Hebrew, Phoenician, Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene, Jewish (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. A. Cooke

9780331600179: A Text-Book of North-Semitic Inscriptions: Moabite, Hebrew, Phoenician, Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene, Jewish (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 033160017X ISBN 13: 9780331600179

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Unlock the story of ancient Semitic script through careful inscriptions and expert analysis.

This scholarly work presents Moabite, Hebrew, Phoenician, Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene, and Jewish writings with careful transcription, translation notes, and historical context. Rich plates and facsimiles illuminate arches of antiquity, from temple inscriptions in Sam'al to Aramaic documents from Elephantina, making the past come alive on the page.

This edition guides readers through language development, paleography, and the connections between texts and historical events. It blends philology with archaeology, offering practical notes and cross-references that help place each inscription in its broader setting. You’ll find explanations of terminology, discussion of textual variants, and the scholarly apparatus that supports study and research.

In-depth case studies of key inscriptions, including Zenjirli and Aramaic papyri, with language notes and historical commentary
High-quality plates and illustrations that show inscriptions, reliefs, and seals
Clear translations, glosses, and annotations to aid readers new to the field and specialists alike
Appendices and addenda that address dating, provenance, and script development

Ideal for students of archaeology, history, linguistics, and fans of ancient Near Eastern studies, this volume serves as a solid reference and a thoughtful introduction to North-Semitic inscriptions.

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