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Greek Influences on Syriac and Contact-Induced Changes: Reflections on a Recent Book.

Greek Influences on Syriac and Contact-Induced Changes: Reflections on a Recent Book.

Authors :
Nicosia, Mara
Source :
Annali Istituto Universitario Orientale, Napoli: Rivista del Dipartimento di Studi Asiatici e del Dipartimento di Studi e Ricerche su Africa e Paesi Arabi; 2021, Vol. 81 Issue 1/2, p175-186, 12p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

This paper reviews and comments upon a recent monograph by Aaron M. Butts on linguistic contacts between Greek and Syriac, Language Change in the Wake of Empire : this volume is also used as an opportunity to discuss the expectations for this kind of studies in the future years, and to reflect upon their past. The importance of Butts' book as a crucial tool for the scholarly community involved in contact-induced studies is here highlighted. Butts offers a most welcome new and thorough analysis of the materials collected by his predecessors and adds his personal new data. This review article also provides a brief recollection of previous studies, that opened the way to Butts' comprehensive approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03933180
Volume :
81
Issue :
1/2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annali Istituto Universitario Orientale, Napoli: Rivista del Dipartimento di Studi Asiatici e del Dipartimento di Studi e Ricerche su Africa e Paesi Arabi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
151100030
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1163/24685631-12340116