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.
- Clear discussion of Aramaic dialects and how they relate to Hebrew and other Semitic languages
- Translations and notes for key Christian and biblical passages in Syriac
- Historical context on how language shifts affected scripture and worship
- Editorial introductions that help readers understand the scholarly methods of the era
Ideal for readers of biblical languages, historical linguistics, and religious studies who want a detailed view of Aramaic in early scripture and its translations.