Introduction to Syriac Reading and Writing / / George Kiraz.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Gorgias Press Backlist eBook-Package 2001-2013
• VerfasserIn: Kiraz, George,
• Place / Publishing House: Piscataway, NJ : : Gorgias Press, , [2011]; ©2011
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Language: English
• Series: Gorgias Handbooks
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (56 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Preface --; 1. Olaph, Béth, Gomal, and Dolath --; 2. Hé, Waw, and Zayn --; 3. Ḥéth, Ṭéth, and Yudh --; 4. Koph, Lomadh, Mim, and Nun --; 5. The ܒܕܘܠ Letters --; 6. Simkath, ‛é, Phé, and Ṣodhé --; 7. Qoph, Rish, Shin, and Taw --; 8. Review of the Alphabet --; 9. I Don’t Need Those Vowels, Do I?
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9781463234232; 9783111024141; 9783110663037
• DOI: 10.31826/9781463234232
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: George Kiraz.

This volume introduces the letters of the Syriac alphabet a few at the time, and each set of letters is accompanied by guides to pronunciation and the correct way to write the letters, including helpful charts and illustrations. Practice exercises at the end of each section provide the user with copious opportunities for review to facilitate rapid acquisition. This volume will be helpful to all who want to learn the basics of Syriac pronunciation and orthography without being inundated with technical linguistic jargon.