Lexicon Syropalaestinum: Adiuvante Academia Litterarum Regia Borussica

by Friedrich Schulthess

Delve into the notes and sources behind a Palestinian Syriac lexicon and grammar. This edition guides readers through dialect differences, manuscripts, and philological detail.

The work presents a careful look at how a historical Aramaic-Palestinian dialect is analyzed and edited. It frames the value of philology for understanding sacred texts, while reflecting on how editors and scribes affect what we read today. Expect discussion of phonology, grammar, and vocabulary, grounded in a wide map of manuscript evidence and scholarly references.

Clear explanations of dialect differences and how they shape lexicon entries Analysis of manuscript sources, scribe practices, and areas of textual variation Tips on reading and interpreting ancient linguistic forms with modern tools Extensive references and cross-links to related philological works Ideal for readers of Semitic languages, historical linguistics, and textual criticism seeking a scholarly, carefully documented perspective on this ancient dialect.

248 pages, Hardcover

Published August 24, 2018