The Use of Arabic in Hebrew Biblical Lexicography

One of the common ways biblical scholars attempt to uncover the sense of Hebrew words with unknown meanings, or to propose new meanings for well-attested words, is through appeal to cognate languages. Among the languages used for such purposes none has been more frequently cited than Arabic. This dissertation studies the methodology employed by Hebraists drawing upon the Arabic sources, points out some of the flaws occasionally found in their work, and suggests ways of avoiding such pitfalls in the future.

Author: John Kaltner
Publisher: Pickwick Publications
Published: 12/11/2023
Pages: 132
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d
ISBN: 9781666786644

About the Author
John Kaltner is Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Virginia Ballou McGehee Professor of Muslim and Christian Relations, Rhodes College.