An Introduction to Ugaritic
Overview
Highly respected linguist John Huehnergard brings his command of and vast knowledge in the field of comparative Semitic linguistics to this introductory grammar. Every aspect of the grammar is enriched by his broad understanding, while maintaining an unexcelled directness and order to the learning of the fundamental grammar of Ugaritic.
Designed for students already familiar with Biblical Hebrew, this grammar contains the information necessary to help them become proficient in Ugaritic, and includes exercises to assist in learning basic grammar before commencing work with the actual Ugaritic texts. It is set apart from other grammar books by its immense understanding of comparative Semitic grammar, and the concise and accurate manner in which Huehnergard presents the information.
- Features an appendix by Ugaritologist John Ellison on the scribal formation of the Ugaritic abecedaries
- Includes exercises to assist in learning basic grammar
- Contains a glossary of all Ugaritic words used in the grammar
- Introduction
- Orthography
- Phonology
- Morphology
- Syntax
- Features of Poetic Texts
- Basic Vocabulary and Practice Exercises
- Selection of Texts
- Appendix A: The Ugaritic Alphabetic Script, by John L. Ellison
- Appendix B: Key to the Practice Exercises and the Selection of Texts
- Appendix C: Paradigms
- Title: An Introduction to Ugaritic
- Author: John Huehnergard
- Publisher: Hendrickson
- Print Publication Date: 2012
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Pages: 246
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Ugaritic language › Grammar
- ISBNs: 9781598568202, 1598568205
- Resource ID: LLS:INTRDCTNGRTC
- Resource Type: Grammar
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-24T20:34:19Z
John Huehnergard is in all likelihood the best known Semitic linguist in the USA. His A Grammar of Akkadian (Harvard Semitic Museum Studies 45) is the #1 grammar for that ancient language. A revised edition of his standard reference work, Ugaritic Vocabulary in Syllabic Transcription (Harvard Semitic Studies 32) was recently published to meet continuing demand. Professor Emeritus of Semitic Philology, Harvard University, Dr. Huehnergard taught there for more than 25 years before moving to the University of Texas at Austin, 3 years ago to help develop a new program in Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies.