A Simplified Coptic Dictionary
A Simplified Coptic Dictionary

Author: Joaquim Azevedo

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9788588818019

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In this new Coptic Dictionary, Dr. Azevedo has produced a convenient and affordable resource for students and scholars of Egyptology, ancient Semitic languages, and biblical studies. The dictionary begins with a handy introduction to the Coptic language and reference bibliography. Entries are also referenced to pages in Crum's lexicon.

A Coptic Dictionary
A Coptic Dictionary

Author: Walter E. Crum

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 993

ISBN-13: 159752333X

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The definitive Coptic dictionary Crum's work is the result of more than thirty years of research and collaboration with numerous scholars. Originally published in 1939, it immediately became, and has remained, the definitive dictionary of the Coptic language. Each word is given with variant word-forms, its context in English summary, the original or equivalent words in Greek, and illustration of its use. Indexes of English, Greek, and Arabic words are also provided. The new Foreword by James M. Robinson provides the reader with an up-to-date summary of the current state of Coptic studies.

Coptic in 20 Lessons
Coptic in 20 Lessons

Author: Bentley Layton

Publisher: Peeters Publishers

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9789042918108

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Coptic in 20 Lessons is written by the author of the most authoritative reference grammar of the Coptic language, and is based on decades of pedagogical experience. In easy steps and simple explanations, it teaches the patterns and syntax of Sahidic Coptic, along with the most useful vocabulary. Drills, compositions, and translation exercises enable the student to gain fluency. All words that occur more than fifty times in the Sahidic New Testament are introduced lesson by lesson in vocabulary lists, which are arranged by semantic field and accompanied by both Greek equivalents and English glosses. The book concludes with three chapters of the Gospel of Mark, in which all new vocabulary is glossed in footnotes. Coptic in 20 Lessons is the ideal resource for use in the classroom or for teaching oneself Coptic. Critical acclaim for this book: Coptic in 20 Lessons is the up-to-date teaching grammar that Coptic studies has long needed. ... There is no better way to learn Coptic. David Brakke, Indiana University Layton brings to this book a life-long experience of teaching, combined with the authority of his masterly Coptic Grammar, arguably the best grammar of Sahidic Coptic ever written, from which the present work is distilled... A state-of-the-art account. Ariel Shisha-Halevy, Hebrew University

A Coptic grammar
A Coptic grammar

Author: Bentley Layton

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13:

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A reference tool for students of the classical dialect of Sahidic which was used in literary texts between the 4th and 8th centuries and was the standard language for orthodox ecclesiastical and monastic Christianity. Layton avoids all jargon and non-standard legal, scientific or magical texts, in order to provide a carefully explained grammar that is easy to use.

Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew

Author: Thomas Oden Lambdin

Publisher: Darton Longman and Todd

Published: 1973

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 9780232513691

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This book is designed to cover one year's work in Hebrew leading up to a full understanding of the language. It has been used by the author with his students for many years and the published text is the result of testing and refining over these years.Every attempt has been made to make the grammar clear and simple. For example, all Hebrew words are transliterated, as well as being given in the original for the first three-quarters of the book. The grammatical discussion is made as unsophisticated as possible for it is the author's intention that this book should also be of use to those who study Hebrew without a teacher.

The Coptic Christian Heritage
The Coptic Christian Heritage

Author: Lois M. Farag

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-23

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1134666918

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This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the heritage of Coptic Christians. The contributors combine academic expertise with intimate and practical knowledge of the Coptic Orthodox Church and Coptic heritage. The chapters explore historical, cultural, literary and material aspects, including: the history of Christianity in Egypt, from the pre-Christian era to the modern day Coptic religious culture: theology, monasticism, spirituality, liturgy and music the Coptic language, linguistic expressions of the Coptic heritage and literary production in Greek, Coptic and Arabic . material culture and artistic expression of the Copts: from icons, mosaics and frescos to manuscript illuminations, woodwork and textiles. Students will find The Coptic Christian Heritage an invaluable introduction, whilst scholars will find its breadth provides a helpful context for specialised research.

Coptic
Coptic

Author: Johanna Brankaer

Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9783447058940

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"Initially, a French version of this book was conceived as a textbook for the course Coptic I taught at the Université Catholique de Louvain (30 hours). It should be useful as well for teaching Coptic as for learning it yourself."--Introduction.

An Elementary Coptic Grammar of the Sahidic Dialect
An Elementary Coptic Grammar of the Sahidic Dialect

Author: C. C. Walters

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2000: The book presents the basic structure and grammar of the Coptic language. Included are a few exercises (answers not provided) which consist of translating sentences from Coptic into English and English into Coptic. It is easy to understand and written simply so that all can understand the grammatical aspects of the language. An excellent book for beginners studying Coptic.