An Introduction to Late Antique Epigraphy in the Holy Land

An Introduction to Late Antique Epigraphy in the Holy Land
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Publisher : Edizioni Terra Santa
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9791254711187
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Synopsis An Introduction to Late Antique Epigraphy in the Holy Land by : Leah Di Segni

The ethnic pluralism of the Holy Land is unparalleled elsewhere. Whatever period of history, or even of prehistory, one chooses to consider, the land, due to its geographical position, was always home to diverse ethne and cultures and a capturer of influences from nearby and faraway countries. The same pluralism accounts for an unparalleled coexistence of languages and scripts. Greek and Latin, Hebrew, Jewish, Christian and Samaritan Aramaic, each with its own script, pre-Islamic Arabic in Nabataean and Old Arabic scripts, the occasional Syriac, Palmyrene, Armenian and Georgian inscriptions, Safaitic and Thamudic graffiti in the eastern and southern fringes: all are attested in late antique Holy Land, sometimes influencing one another in vocabulary and formulas. Still, Greek is the prevailing vehicle of written communication from its first appearance in the region in the fourth century BCE to the end of Late Antiquity in the late eighth or early ninth century, and it will draw most of the attention in these pages.

Semitic Inscriptions

Semitic Inscriptions
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 252
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ISBN-10 : PRNC:32101079877187
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Synopsis Semitic Inscriptions by : Enno Littmann

The Semitic Heritage of Northwest Syria

The Semitic Heritage of Northwest Syria
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Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages : 395
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ISBN-10 : 9781527517578
ISBN-13 : 1527517578
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Synopsis The Semitic Heritage of Northwest Syria by : Anas Abou-Ismail

The linguistic history of Northwest Syria spans more than 6,000 years, starting with the emergence of Semitic languages. This book takes the reader on a journey through the region's linguistic evolution, highlighting key events that influenced its course. Each chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the language spoken during a unique period, focusing on Eblaite, Amorite, Aramaic, and Arabic, and diving deep into the features of various Aramaic and Arabic dialects. With three glossaries included, this book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and Semitic studies enthusiasts interested in historical linguistics and ancient languages.

Nabatu. The Nabataeans through their inscriptions

Nabatu. The Nabataeans through their inscriptions
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Publisher : Edicions Universitat Barcelona
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9788447537488
ISBN-13 : 844753748X
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Synopsis Nabatu. The Nabataeans through their inscriptions by : Francisco del Río Sánchez

The aim of this book is to explore the history and culture of the Nabataeans, using the inscriptions not just as a complement to ilustrate the text but as a primary source of information. It is based on the conviction that the inscriptions can be enjoyed not only by the specialists but also by those who are curious and want to learn about them.

Studying the New Testament through Inscriptions

Studying the New Testament through Inscriptions
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Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 9781683073222
ISBN-13 : 1683073223
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Synopsis Studying the New Testament through Inscriptions by : C Burnett

Studying the New Testament through Inscriptions is an intuitive introduction to inscriptions from the Greco-Roman world. Inscriptions can help contextualize certain events associated with the New Testament in a way that many widely circulated literary texts do not. This book both introduces inscriptions and demonstrates sound methodological use of them in the study of the New Testament. Through five case studies, it highlights the largely unrecognized ability of inscriptions to shed light on early Christian history, practice, and the leadership structure of early Christian churches, as well as to solve certain New Testament exegetical impasses. Key points and features: • No other book like this on the marketthis is the first of its kind! • A practical and much-needed tool for graduate students, seminarians, and pastors • Showcases five detailed case studies, designed to show students exactly how to use inscriptions • Includes 20+ black and white photos • Three appendices provide additional information for those who want to learn more

Arabic in Context

Arabic in Context
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 527
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ISBN-10 : 9789004343047
ISBN-13 : 9004343040
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Arabic in Context by :

The writing of Arabic’s linguistic history is by definition an interdisciplinary effort, the result of collaboration between historical linguists, epigraphists, dialectologists, and historians. The present volume seeks to catalyse a dialogue between scholars in various fields who are interested in Arabic’s past and to illustrate how much there is to be gained by looking beyond the traditional sources and methods. It contains 15 innovative studies ranging from pre-Islamic epigraphy to the modern spoken dialect, and from comparative Semitics to Middle Arabic. The combination of these perspectives hopes to stand as an important methodological intervention, encouraging a shift in the way Arabic’s linguistic history is written.

A Dictionary of the Safaitic Inscriptions

A Dictionary of the Safaitic Inscriptions
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 167
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ISBN-10 : 9789004400429
ISBN-13 : 9004400427
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis A Dictionary of the Safaitic Inscriptions by : Ahmad Al-Jallad

A dictionary of the Safaitic inscriptions, containing more than 1400 lemmata.

Aramaic Inscriptions and Documents of the Roman Period

Aramaic Inscriptions and Documents of the Roman Period
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 9780199252565
ISBN-13 : 0199252564
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Aramaic Inscriptions and Documents of the Roman Period by : John C. L. Gibson

A representative sample of 80 inscriptions and documents in various local Aramaic dialects, dating from the first centuries BC, when the Near East was under Roman rule. Detailed commentaries on the texts, chapters on history and culture and on epigraphy and language, and English translations are also provided.