Description
| Summary: | Originally published in Armeanian, this comprehensive introduction to Aramean and Syriac studies provides a gateway to the history, language, culture, and religion of the Aramean/Syriac people from ancient times, through to the modern day. Special attention is given to such topics as translation and literary activity of the Syriacs, their missionary zeal and role as an intercultural medium, denominational fragmentation, and identity issues. The book is intended for the students of Oriental and Semitic studies but will be of value to anyone interested in the history and culture heritage of the Christian Orient--Publisher.
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 559 pages) |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| ISBN: | 1463238932
1463207387
9781463207380
9781463238933 |
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| Language: | Translation of: Arameagitutʻyan ev asoragitutʻyan neratsutʻyun. |
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| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 30. Apr 2019). |
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