Computer-Generated Concordance to the Syriac New Testament [Library Binding]

George Anton Kiraz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1997

This concordance to the Syriac New Testament not only aims to serve as a useful tool for both Biblical and Syriac studies, but also aims to topen up the way to new developments in Syriac scholarship. The work has been designed so that it will be of service not only to scholars but also to the clergy and laity of all the Syriac Churches - Syrian Orthodox, Church of the East, Chaldean, Syrian Catholic, Syro-Malabar, Syro-Malankara - for whom the Peshitta constitutes their standard traditional text of the New Testament.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'"This marathon enterprise succeeds where earlier comparable efforts have failed or fallen short...'
J.K. Elliott, "Novum Testamentum, 1994.
'..".ausgezeichnete und seit langem entbehrte Hilfsmittel.'
Hubert Kaufhold, "Oriens Christianus, 1994.
'"This is a most welcome addition to the tools available to the Syriac scholar.'
A.G. Salvesen, "BSOAS, 1994.
'"This work is undoubtedly one of the finest fruits to date from the application of computer technology to Semitic Studies.'
John F. Healey, "Journal of Semitic Studies, 1995.
'"This publication is a milestone in biblical and Syriac studies. Biblical and Syriac studies are the beneficiaries of the singular blend of familiarity with computers and Syriac studies found in George Kiraz. Marvelous, simply marvelous!'
William L. Petersen, "Journal of Biblical Literature, 1995.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 6 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004097317
• ISBN-13: 978-9004097315
• Product Dimensions: 18.9 x 13.1 x 8.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 33.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,429,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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