A Dictionary of the Dialects of Vernacular Syriac (Classic Reprint): As Spoken by the Eastern Syrians of Kurdistan, North-West Persia, and the Plain ... and of the Western Syrians of Tur 'abdin - Softcover

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Explore the living speech of Eastern Syrians across Kurdistan, Pers ia, and Mosul. This scholarly dictionary collects vernacular Syriac dialects, including notes from Urmi, Zakhu, Azerbaijan, Tur Abdin, and Ma‘lula, with practical observations from field work and historical references. It presents a broad collection of dialect forms, illustrated by regional variation and cross-dialect comparisons, to help readers understand how the language is spoken on the ground.

The volume situates the dialects within four main geographic groups, describing local features, sound changes, and transitional forms. It also acknowledges earlier linguistic work and the sources used to build the dictionary, offering a window into the methods of field linguistics from the period.

What you’ll experience
- Clear descriptions of dialect differences across Urmi, Mosul, Ashirat, and other regions
- Examples of pronunciation shifts, including aspirated sounds and unique consonants
- Cross-referenced entries drawing on manuscripts and contemporary texts
- Context on how Syriac is used among Eastern Syrians and Jewish communities in Zakhu

Ideal for readers of linguistic reference works, seminary study, or anyone curious about historical and modern Syriac dialects in the Middle East.

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