Arabic in Context: Language, Dialects, and Culture - Essays in Honour of Martin R. Zammit (Cambridge Semitic Languages and Cultures)

ISBN 10: 180511493X / ISBN 13: 9781805114932

Published by Open Book Publishers, 2025

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• Title: Arabic in Context: Language, Dialects, and Culture - Essays in Honour of Martin R. Zammit (Cambridge Semitic Languages and Cultures)
• Publisher: Open Book Publishers
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 180511493X
• ISBN 13: 9781805114932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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This Festschrift, Arabic in Context, is a tribute to the remarkable scholarly legacy of the Reverend Professor Martin R. Zammit. It celebrates his extensive contributions to the fields of Semitic Studies, Arabic linguistics, and comparative Semitic philology. Spanning decades of dedicated research and teaching, Professor Zammit's career has been marked by a profound engagement with the Arabic language and its diverse dialects, as well as its historical and cultural intersections with Maltese and Syriac.

The volume features a carefully curated collection of essays authored by distinguished scholars, reflecting the breadth and depth of Professor Zammit's academic interests. Topics range from Arabic dialectology and phonetics to linguistic contact phenomena and the grammaticalisation processes in Semitic languages. Contributions explore the linguistic heritage of Central Asia, the Judeo-Arabic traditions of Libya and Syria, and the influences of Arabic on Maltese toponymy and idiomatic expressions. Together, these studies exemplify the rich interdisciplinarity and intellectual rigour that characterise Professor Zammit's work.

This Festschrift not only honours Professor Zammit's enduring scholarly impact but also serves as a vital resource for linguists, philologists, and researchers in the fields of Arabic and Semitic studies. It stands as a testament to his dedication to fostering academic inquiry and dialogue, inspiring both colleagues and students alike. This volume ensures that his scholarly contributions will continue to influence and inform the field for years to come.