Learn to write the major Aramaic scripts in this practical workbook for beginners. From the early alphabet to the standard Jewish square and Christian cursive scripts, this handy guide contains everything you need to master the foundations of identifying, reading and writing the various Aramaic scripts.
Learn to write individual letters and see how to modify those letters with vowel and consonant diacritics. Build on this knowledge as you write words and phrases in the copy exercises and transliteration activities. All along the way, the workbook offers ample space and opportunity to practice writing the language.
The content of the book focuses on the Judeo-Aramaic square script and the Estrangela cursive script, then covers the Early Aramaic, Imperial Aramaic, Herodian, Hebrew cursive, Western Serto and Eastern Assyrian scripts. These materials are backed up by a comparative chart of Aramaic alphabets, a pronunciation guide, an index and answers to the exercises.
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By Prince H. Davis
Nov 15, 2011
I found this book informative for learning the Hebrew and Aramaic scripts. However, I was disappointed that it didn't include any HANDWRITTEN examples of each language to show you how to write and connect the letters with more accuracy. I bought the book mainly to learn how to write the Estrangela script. Computer generated fonts are fine for learning to read, but the writing is equally important. I would humbly suggest that Mr. Rudder print a revised version of this textbook with more handwritten examples.
