Dictionary of the North-west Semitic inscriptions

Author(s)

• Hoftijzer, J. (Jacob)
• Jongeling, K.
• Steiner, Richard C.
• Moshavi, A. Mosak
• Porten, Bezalel

Bibliographic Information

Dictionary of the North-west Semitic inscriptions

by J. Hoftijzer and K. Jongeling ; with appendices by R.C. Steiner, A. Mosak Moshavi and B. Porten

（Handbuch der Orientalistik = Handbook of Oriental studies, 1. Abt. . Der Nahe und Mittlere Osten ; 21. Bd）

E.J. Brill, 1995

• : set
• pt. 1
• pt. 2

Note

Based on: Dictionnaire des inscriptions sémitiques de l'ouest / C.F. Jean and J. Hoftijzer

Includes bibliographical references

Pt. 1. [alif]-L -- pt. 2. M-T

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

pt. 1 ISBN 9789004098176

Description

Taken only from truly authentic sources, the North-West Semitic linguistic material used to formulate this dictionary, contributes considerably to our understanding of the Old Testament, the Ugaritic texts and our knowledge of the North-West Semitic languages as a whole. This dictionary is concerned with the North-West Semitic material found in inscriptions, papyri and ostraca in Phoenician, Punic, Hebrew, various forms of Aramaic, Ammonite, Edomite, the language of Deir Alla etc. The dictionary covers material dating from around 1000 B.C. to 300 A.D. Apart from a translation of this fascinating material, the entries also include extensive references to scholarly literature. The work is completely updated and augmented translation of Jean and Hoftijzer's Dictionnaire des inscriptions semitiques de l'ouest. The additional information centres mainly round newly found texts and references to new scholarly literature. The Dictionary of North-West Semitic Inscriptions is an indispensable tool for research in North-West Semitic epigraphy, the Old Testament., Ugaritic texts, and for Semitic linguistics.

Volume

: set ISBN 9789004098213

Description

The North-West Semitic epigraphic contributes considerably to our understanding of the Old Testament and of the Ugaritic texts and to our knowledge of the North-West Semitic languages as such. This dictionary is concerned with the North-West Semitic material found in inscriptions, papyri and ostraca in Phoenician, Punic, Hebrew, various forms of Aramaic, Ammonite, Edomite, the language of Deir Alla et cetera. The material covers the period from ca. 1000 B.C. to ca. 300 A.D. Besides translations, the entries include discussions and full references to scholarly literature. The book is a translated, updated and considerably augmented edition of Jean & Hoftijzer, Dictionnaire des inscriptions semitiques de l'ouest. The additions concern newly found texts as well as references to new scholarly literature. The book is an indispensable tool for research in North-West Semitic epigraphy, on the Old Testament and on Ugaritic texts, and for Semitic linguistics. Please note that this version is an unrevised reprint of the original version published in 1995.

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Details

• NCID: BA2460462X
• ISBN:
  • 9004098216
  • 9004098178
  • 9004098208
• LCCN: 94039945
• Country Code: ne
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: engafa
• Place of Publication: Leiden ; New York
• Pages/Volumes: 2 v. (lxxi, 1266 p.)
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PJ3085
  • DC20 : 492
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Inscriptions, Semitic -- Dictionaries -- English
  • LCSH : Semitic languages, Northwest -- Dictionaries -- Engliah
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00635968