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Overview"A useful work for all interested in the history of the alphabet. Hamilton shows a direct correspondence between the West Semitic alphabet and its proposed Egyptian counterparts. Following an examination of the various Egyptian prototypes, each grapheme of the various ""Canaanite"" scripts is shown and described in exhaustive detail in terms of feature and stance. Subsequently, each individual unit is augmented with a survey of the development of the names of letters and their vocalization, with the author pointing to acrophony, rhyming, and ""clipping"" as factors in their nomenclature. Hamilton also provides summary charts of the ancient Egyptian models and West Semitic derivatives." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gordon J HamiltonPublisher: Pickwick Publications Imprint: Pickwick Publications Volume: 40 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.617kg ISBN: 9781666787009ISBN 10: 1666787000 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 29 February 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGordon J. Hamilton, Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature, Huron University College, London, Ontario Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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