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Ugaritic is an ancient Semitic language written in its own distinctive alphabetic cuneiform script. It is the closest linguistic relative of Biblical Hebrew and the oldest documented Northwest Semitic language. It is the language of a number of fascinating mythological epics featuring Canaanite gods such as El, Baal, and Anat, many of whom are familiar to us from their appearances in the Hebrew Bible.
The study of Ugaritic language and literature is therefore invaluable for anyone who would like to gain a unique insight into the early history of Hebrew, the literary and cultural context of the Hebrew Bible, or the development of Semitic languages. On this module you will learn to read the Ugaritic alphabet, gain a good understanding of the language鈥檚 grammatical features, and read a wide range of Ugaritic texts in the original. You will also become familiar with the relationship between Ugaritic, Biblical Hebrew, and other ancient Semitic languages.
Note: Due to extenuating circumstances, this module will likely be taught online.听
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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