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Bēl Lišāni: Current Research in Akkadian Linguistics

Bēl Lišāni: Current Research in Akkadian Linguistics

Hardcover

Series: Explorations in Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations, Book 8

LinguisticsAncient History General

ISBN10: 1646021355
ISBN13: 9781646021352
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Published: Oct 25 2021
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Akkadian, a Semitic language attested in writing from 2600 BCE until the first century CE, was the language of Mesopotamia for nearly three millennia. This volume examines the language from a comparative and historical linguistic perspective.

Inspired by the work of renowned linguist John Huehnergard and featuring contributions from top scholars in the field, Bēl Lisāni showcases the latest research on Akkadian linguistics. Chapters focus on a wide range of topics, including lexicon, morphology, word order, syntax, verbal semantics, and subgrouping. Building upon Huehnergard's pioneering studies focused on the identification of Proto-Akkadian features, the contributors explore linguistic innovations in the language from historical and comparative perspectives. In doing so, they open the way for further etymological, dialectical, and lexical research into Akkadian.

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