The Basics of Classical Syriac

<p><em>Basics of Classical Syriac</em> by Steven C. Hallam is a beginning Syriac grammar workbook and lexicon all in one and can be used by independent learners or a classroom setting.</p><p>Of the early translational languages of the New Testament none is more important than Syriac. A working knowledge of Syriac provides a lens from which to study the early texts of the Greek New Testament the <em>Peshitta</em> (the Syriac translation of the Bible) and various early church history texts and commentary thus <em>Basics of Classical Syriac </em>is useful for students across a range of disciplines. Workbook exercises for each chapter enable students to know whether they are grasping the fundamentals of the language.</p><p><em>Basics of Classical Syriac</em> provides an ideal first step into this ancient language and focuses on getting the student into text translation as quickly as possible.</p>