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A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet: Its Origins and Various Forms
Contributor(s): Healey, John (Author), Smith, Rex (Author)

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 ISBN: 0863564313     ISBN-13: 9780863564314
Publisher: Saqi Books
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Published: April 2009
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Annotation: 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 Alphabet" is illustrated and contains glossaries, indices, and suggestions for further reading.

John Healey is a professor of Semitic studies at the University of Manchester.

Rex Smith is an Arabist, historian, and scholar of the medieval history of Yemen.

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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Alphabets & Writing Systems
Dewey: 492.711
Series: Brief Introduction
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.22" W x 7.94" L (0.32 lbs) 116 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
 
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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 Alphabet is illustrated and contains glossaries, indices, and suggestions for further reading.

John Healey is a professor of Semitic studies at the University of Manchester.

Rex Smith is an Arabist, historian, and scholar of the medieval history of Yemen.
 
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