A brief introduction to arabic alphabet
its origins and various forms
- ISBN: 9780863564314
- Editorial: Saqi Books
- Fecha de la edición: 2009
- Lugar de la edición: London. Reino Unido
- Colección: Brief introduction series
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Medidas: 20 cm
- Nº Pág.: 116
- Idiomas: Multilingüe
Papel: Rústica
21,55 €
Sin Stock. Disponible en 5/6 semanas.
The Arabic alphabet has a fascinating history, one that is entwined with the development of culture and society in the Middle East. The authors trace the origins of the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, a descendant of Phoenecian, which itself gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. The third title in the series that offers a primer for both general readers and students alike, A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabetis illustrated and contains glossaries, indices, and suggestions for further reading. John Healeyis a professor of Semitic studies at the University of Manchester. Rex Smithis an Arabist, historian, and scholar of the medieval history of Yemen.
