In this lengthy essay on the subject of Syriac meter, Martin begins by reviewing the previous scholarship on the subject and then edits the section on meter from Jacob bar Shakko’s Book of Dialogues, with annotated French translation.
SKU (ISBN): 978-1-61719-637-9
Publication Status: In Print
Publication Date: Feb 13,2012
Interior Color: Black
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Page Count: 76
Language: French
ISBN: 978-1-61719-637-9
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In this lengthy essay on the subject of Syriac meter, one of the Abhandlungen für die Kunde des Morgenlandes published by the German Oriental Society, Syriac scholar J.P. Martin (1840-1890) begins by reviewing the previous scholarship on the subject and pointing out the importance of looking at the subject, not from a western point of view, but from that of Syriac writers themselves, and those that had little or no contact with Europeans. He edits the section on meter from Jacob bar Shakko’s (d. 1241) Book of Dialogues, and offers an annotated French translation. Scholars concerned with Syriac poetry and grammar will find much of value in Martin’s work.