A Short History Of Syriac Literature (1894)

By William Wright and William Wright

""A Short History of Syriac Literature"" is a book written by William Wright and originally published in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Syriac literature, from its origins to the 19th century. Syriac is a dialect of Aramaic, which was spoken in the Middle East and was the language of many early Christian communities. The book covers the development of Syriac literature, including its use in religious texts, poetry, and historical writings. It also discusses the influence of Syriac literature on other languages and cultures, such as Arabic and Persian. Throughout the book, Wright provides detailed analysis and commentary on the major works of Syriac literature, including the Peshitta Bible, the works of Ephrem the Syrian, and the Chronicle of Michael the Syrian. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Syriac literature and anyone interested in the history of Middle Eastern literature and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436750466
• ISBN13: 9781436750462
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"