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A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet
The Arabic alphabet has a fascinating history, one that is entwined with the development of culture and society in the Middle East. The authors trace the origins of the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, a descendant of Phoenecian, which itself gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets.
The third title in the series that offers a primer for both general readers and students alike, A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet is illustrated and contains glossaries, indices, and suggestions for further reading.
John Healey is a professor of Semitic studies at the University of Manchester.
Rex Smith is an Arabist, historian, and scholar of the medieval history of Yemen.
The third title in the series that offers a primer for both general readers and students alike, A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet is illustrated and contains glossaries, indices, and suggestions for further reading.
John Healey is a professor of Semitic studies at the University of Manchester.
Rex Smith is an Arabist, historian, and scholar of the medieval history of Yemen.
128 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2009
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October 6, 2018
A great little book that provides an insight into the way in which Arabic developed. I could not help but wonder what our script looks like in a few hundred years.
June 2, 2021
Very informative and accessible for a newbie to the topic.
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