Description
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, and helpful comparison charts.
About the Author
Andreas Schuele is Aubrey Lee Brooks Professor of Biblical Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary. He earned doctoral degrees in both Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Old Testament from the University of Heidelberg. His research focuses on language, literary history, and theology of the Old Testament.
Book Information
ISBN 9780664234249
Author Andreas Schuele
Format Paperback
Page Count 158
Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
About the Author
Andreas Schuele is Aubrey Lee Brooks Professor of Biblical Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary. He earned doctoral degrees in both Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Old Testament from the University of Heidelberg. His research focuses on language, literary history, and theology of the Old Testament.
Book Information
ISBN 9780664234249
Author Andreas Schuele
Format Paperback
Page Count 158
Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
