Clavis Syriaca: A Key to the Ancient Syriac Version, Called "Peshito

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

1332780385 / 9781332780389

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Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Syriac (Peshito) version of the Four Gospels, providing a detailed analysis of its text. The Syriac language, the book explains, is of great significance, as it was likely the native tongue of Jesus. The author, drawing on historical and textual evidence, aims to illuminate the unique linguistic and theological characteristics of the Peshito, shedding light on the transmission of the Gospels within early Christianity. The book provides a rich account of the Syriac language itself, tracing its historical roots and comparing it to other related languages such as Hebrew and Chaldee. Through a meticulous examination of the Syriac text, the book explores the intricacies of its grammar, vocabulary, and textual variations. It also offers insights into the literary and theological context of the Peshito, demonstrating its importance for understanding the early history of the Christian scriptures. Ultimately, the book unveils the invaluable insights that the Syriac version of the Gospels provides into the historical and linguistic world of the early Christian church. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
Clavis Syriaca: A Key to the Ancient Syriac Version, Called "Peshito
Author
Henry F. Whish
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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English
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9781332780389
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.

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