Inscriptions from the World of the Bible: A Reader and Introduction to Old Northwest Semitic

by Peter Bekins

Publisher:

Hendrickson

, 2020

Overview

Inscriptions from the World of the Bible guides readers through the most significant Northwest Semitic inscriptions from the early first millennium BCE. These texts—most of which are written in Hebrew, Aramaic, Phoenician, or Moabite—are contemporary with the period of the Israelite and Judean monarchies and provide valuable historical and literary context for the Hebrew Bible.

The book begins with an overview of the Northwest Semitic languages, an explanation of the methods of historical linguistics, and a brief comparative grammar. The explanations are geared toward readers with some prior knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, and special emphasis is placed on historical Hebrew grammar. The text selections are grouped by language, and each section includes a brief overview of the distinctive features of the language as well as a glossary. Texts are presented in a “reader” format with commentary on significant lexical, grammatical, and literary features.

Key Features

• Showcases texts from the first millennium BCE that provide valuable and historical context for the Hebrew Bible
• Includes text selections, commentary, and glossaries
• Provides an overview of the Northwest Semitic languages

Contents

• Preface
• Introduction

Part I: Grammar

• Languages and Writing System
• Phonology
• Morphology
• Syntax

Part II: Readings

• Old Phoenician
• Old Hebrew
• Moabite
• Deir Alla
• Samalian
• Old Aramaic

Product Details

• Title: Inscriptions from the World of the Bible: A Reader and Introduction to Old Northwest Semitic
• Author: Peter Bekins
• Publisher: Hendrickson
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Pages: 300
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:INSCRPTNSWRLSMTC
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2020-09-03T14:59:32Z

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About Peter Bekins

Peter Bekins holds a PhD in Bible and the Ancient Near East from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he teaches Biblical Hebrew and other Northwest Semitic languages.