Archaic Elements in the Syriac Version of Ben Sira

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reader checked 11/04/2012 AL
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Book section
Author(s): 
Joosten, Jan
year: 
2011
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Archaic Elements in the Syriac Version of Ben Sira

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Journal / Book Title || Series Title: 
The Texts and Versions of the Book of Ben Sira
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Issue / Series Volume: 
150
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0
Series Title: 
Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism
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Editor(s): 
Rey, Jean-Sébastien
Joosten, Jan
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Place of Publication: 
Leiden
Publisher: 
Brill
Pages: 
167-175
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Abstract: 

The article is concerned with some linguistic features in the Syriac version of Ben Sira. Noting that some of these appear to be elements of a western Aramaic dialect, Joosten discussed some methodological issues and addressed the question how these foreign elements can best be accounted for.

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Primary Texts: Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha: 
Composition / Author: 
Ben Sira
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23
Composition / Author: 
Ben Sira
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37
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22/08/2011
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12 748