A Manual of Babylonian Jewish Aramaic - Softcover

Marcus, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0819113638 ISBN 13: 9780819113634

Publisher: University Press of America, 1981

Synopsis

A Manual of Babylonian Jewish Aramaic This introduction to the grammar of the Babylonian Talmud is geared primarily for beginners in Talmud and Jewish studies who have some knowledge of Hebrew. It utilizes the inductive method whereby grammar is learned in its textual context and is concerned mainly with non-legal texts. Full description

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This splendid little volume admirably fulfills its promise o introduce students to a knowledge of Babylonian Jewish Aramaic....--Journal of the American Oriental Society

Synopsis:

An introduction to the grammar of the principal language of the Babylonian Talmud. This book utilizes the inductive method, whereby grammar is learned directly as it is encountered in the text. The texts on which the manual is based are mainly non-legal, although legal texts are included in the later chapters of the book. Geared primarily for beginners in Talmud and Jewish studies, some knowledge of Hebrew is expected by the author.

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of America
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0819113638
• ISBN 13: 9780819113634
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140