Aramaic Ezra and Daniel, 9781481305549
Paperback
Provides a foundational analysis of the Aramaic text of Ezra and Daniel. John Cook’s analysis is a convenient pedagogical and reference tool that explains the form and syntax of the biblical text, offers guidance for deciding between competing semantic analyses, and engages important text-critical debates.

Aramaic Ezra and Daniel

A Handbook on the Aramaic Text

$109.09

  • Paperback

    360 pages

  • Release Date

    29 March 2019

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Summary

In this volume, John Cook provides a foundational analysis of the Aramaic text of Ezra and Daniel. The analysis is distinguished by the detailed yet comprehensive attention paid to the text. Cook’s analysis is a convenient pedagogical and reference tool that explains the form and syntax of the biblical text, offers guidance for deciding between competing semantic analyses, engages important text-critical debates, and addresses questions relating to the Aramaic text that are frequently overloo…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781481305549
ISBN-10:1481305549
Author:John A. Cook
Publisher:Baylor University Press
Imprint:Baylor University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:360
Release Date:29 March 2019
Weight:363g
Dimensions:210mm x 231mm x 20mm
Series:Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible
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Critics Review

A thorough introduction addresses the linguistic features of biblical Aramaic, with special attention to particularly challenging syntactical questions. – The Bible Today

A thorough introduction addresses the linguistic features of biblical Aramaic, with special attention to particularly challenging syntactical questions. – The Bible TodayAramaic Ezra and Daniel provides up-to-date, sophisticated linguistic analysis and explanation from one of the top scholars in the field… It is highly recommended for those teaching or taking graduate-level courses in Biblical Aramaic, those studying Ezra or Daniel, and those preaching these books who want access to the riches of the original Aramaic text, led by a capable guide. – Books at a Glance

About The Author

John A. Cook

John A. Cook is Professor of Old Testament and Director of Hebrew Language Instruction at Asbury Theological Seminary and is a Research Fellow at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

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