Welcome to the “Learn to Read Ancient Languages,” your go-to blog series for diving into the grammars of history’s most fascinating tongues. From ancient Akkadian to modern Ethiosemitic, we cover the linguistic spectrum of various civilizations and peoples. So far, we’ve kicked off two exciting series: one on learning ancient Akkadian using Caplice’s Introduction to Akkadian and another on mastering Biblical Aramaic and its related dialects using Ed Cook’s recent grammar. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of these timeless languages!
Akkadian
Learn to Read Ancient Akkadian: R. Caplice, Introduction to Akkadian, 4th ed. (2002)
Aramaic
Learn to Read Ancient Aramaic: E. Cook, Biblical Aramaic and Related Dialects: An Introduction (2022)