The Diacritical Point and the Accents in Syriac

The only detailed study of the diacritical and vocalization system of Syriac. Segal examines the history and usage of the diacritical point, from before the seventh century, up to the thirteenth century, taking into account both the East and West Syriac traditions.

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Publication Date: Jan 1,2004

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Page Count: 194

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Segal examines the history and usage of the diacritical point, from before the seventh century, up to the thirteenth century, taking into account both the East and West Syriac traditions. Segal bases his studies both on analysis of manuscripts at the British Museum, as well as the grammatical works of Syriac authors.

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Preface
Transliteration of Syriac Characters
General Introduction
The Diacritical Point before the Seventh Century
The Diacritical Point and the Vowels Signs in the Seventh to Twelfth Centuries: East Syria
The Diacritical Point and the Vowels Signs in the Seventh to Twelfth Centuries: West Syria
The Diacritical Point and the Vowel Signs in the Thirteenth Century
The Accents before the Seventh Century
The Accents in the Seventh to Tenth Centuries: East Syria
The Accents in the Seventh to Tenth Centuries: West Syria
The Accents in the Eleventh to Thirteenth Centuries
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