A glossary of the Aramaic inscriptions

by Stanley A. Cook, B.A.

Cambridge: at the University Press

1898

First Edition

Accompanied by a piece of paper indicating that this was a complimentary copy from the author.

Inscription by the previous owner, George Foot Moore (1851-1931) on the half title.

Octavo, viii, 127 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered green cloth covered boards. Some minor rubbing, some marginalia throughout, else in very good condition.

George Foot Moore (1851-1931) was a distinguished American biblical scholar and theologian renowned for his significant contributions to the study of the Old Testament and early Christianity. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Moore pursued higher education at Yale University and later attended Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Initially serving as a Presbyterian minister, he transitioned to academia and became a professor of Hebrew at Andover Theological Seminary in 1878. His scholarly journey culminated at Harvard University, where he held the prestigious Parkman Professorship of Theology from 1902 until his retirement. Moore's scholarly oeuvre encompassed meticulous research and critical analyses, particularly focused on Hebrew poetry, the history of Israel, and the development of early Christianity. Notably, his seminal work "Judaism in the First Centuries of the Christian Era: The Age of the Tannaim" (1927) provided invaluable insights into the Jewish religious and cultural milieu during the formative period of Christianity. Recognized for his academic prowess, Moore received honorary degrees from esteemed institutions and was elected to prestigious academic societies like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the British Academy. His legacy endures in the field of biblical studies, where his rigorous methodology and scholarly rigor continue to influence research and interpretation. Moore's passing in 1931 marked the end of an era, but his contributions remain foundational to the discipline of biblical scholarship.

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