The Syriac World

by Daniel King

Book Overview

This volume surveys the 'Syriac world', the culture that grew up among the Syriac-speaking communities from the second century CE and which continues to exist and flourish today, both in its original homeland of Syria and Mesopotamia, and in the worldwide diaspora of Syriac-speaking communities. The five sections examine the religion; the material, visual, and literary cultures; the history and social structures of this diverse community; and Syriac...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 036773236X
• ISBN13: 9780367732363
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 896 Pages
• Weight: 3.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.8" x 9.7"