An Introduction to Biblical Aramaic

by Andreas Schuele

The study of biblical Aramaic, an ancient Semitic language from which the Hebrew alphabet was derived, is necessary for understanding texts written during certain periods of early Jewish and Christian history and is especially important for the study of the books of Daniel and Ezra. This new textbook is a thorough guide to learning to read and translate biblical Aramaic and includes an introduction to the language, examples of texts for practice translations,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664234240
• ISBN13: 9780664234249
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"