Modern Aramaic Assyrinan/Syriac: Swadaya-english / Turyo-english / English-swadaya-turoy: Dicitonary and Phrasebook

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 492.3321 EAN: 9780781810876 ISBN: 0781810876 Label: Hippocrene Books Manufacturer: Hippocrene Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 300 Publication Date: 2007-06-30 Publisher: Hippocrene Books Studio: Hippocrene Books
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Editorial Reviews: The enormous success of Mel Gibson's film, The Passion of the Christ, has reignited interest in the Aramaic language, gaining it worldwide recognition as the language spoken by Jesus Christ and the Apostles. Today, the language is very much alive, and has over four hundred thousand speakers. Also called Assyrian or Syriac, it is primarily spoken by the Assyrian peoples in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, and can also be heard in Assyrian emigre communities such as those in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Of the dialects that comprise Modern Aramaic, Swadaya (Eastern) and Turoyo (Western) are the most commonly used. This unique dictionary and phrasebook incorporates both, helpfully illustrating the most relevant differences between the two. No previous knowledge of the Aramaic writing system is necessary-- the book provides an easy-to-read romanization of all Aramaic text. The phrasebook contains a comprehensive selection of essential expressions and words, organized by situation for easy reference. A pronunciation guide allows the reader to speak clearly and understandably.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Very useful Comment: The little book that takes you to many places. Practical and fun. There are plenty of useful stuff and information in this well-written book: Phrases one can use in many circumstances and occasions; shopping, traveling, visiting friends, and also greeting expressions. It is a very useful book designed to acquaint the reader with modern Aramaic. I do recommend this book. More Reviews