The Apocalypse and Semitic Syntax

by Steven Thompson

Book Overview

This book offers a consistent explanation of the peculiarity of the language of the Apocalypse (or Book of Revelation), namely that the rules of Greek grammar are broken because of the influence of Hebrew and Aramaic. It advances previous similar hypotheses in three ways. First, it focuses chiefly on the verbal system. Secondly, by methodically citing the ancient Greek translations of the Old Testament to demonstrate Hebrew/Aramaic influence, it serves...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521018781
• ISBN13: 9780521018784
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"