Isbn: 9781330564110 - the semitic negative: with special reference to the negative in hebrew (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of negative constructions in the Semitic languages. The author examines the historical development of these constructions, drawing on evidence from a wide range of Semitic languages, including Hebrew, Arabic, Assyrian, and Ethiopic. Through a meticulous examination of the forms and usage of negative particles in these languages, the book sheds light on the evolution of negative expressions in the Semitic branch of languages. The author argues that the negative particle l, which is common to all Semitic languages, originated as a vocal gesture of dissent and later differentiated into more complex negative constructions. This detailed linguistic analysis contributes to our understanding of the historical development of Semitic languages and offers valuable insights into the nature of negative constructions in human language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …