Publisher's Synopsis
""A Textbook of North-Semitic Inscriptions"" is a comprehensive guide to the study of ancient Semitic languages, focusing on the Moabite, Hebrew, Phoenician, Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene, and Jewish dialects. Written by George Albert Cooke, a renowned scholar of Semitic languages, this book provides a detailed analysis of various inscriptions found in the Middle East, including inscriptions on stone, metal, and pottery. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific language or dialect. Each chapter provides an overview of the language, its history, and its unique characteristics, followed by a detailed analysis of various inscriptions. The book also includes translations of the inscriptions, as well as notes on their historical and cultural significance. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study of ancient Semitic languages and their inscriptions. It is suitable for students and scholars alike, and provides a wealth of information on the history, culture, and language of the ancient Middle East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
