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urn:uuid:d5d0c3a7-9a00-49b7-8faf-61541d4677b4 03 15 9781805114949 00 EB E107 10 10 02 26326914 01 02 Semitic Languages and Cultures 01 01 Arabic in Context Essays on Language, Dialects, and Culture in Honour of Martin R. Zammit 1 A01 Anthony J. Frendo Anthony J. Frendo is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and Emeritus Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology and the Hebrew Bible as well as Senior Fellow of the University of Malta. He has degrees in Philosophy, Theology, Near Eastern Studies, Biblical Exegesis, and holds a PhD in Biblical Archaeology from University College, University of London. He is the author of three books (Pre-Exilic Israel, the Hebrew Bible, and Archaeology: Integrating Text and Artefact, 2011, Approaching Biblical Archaeology, 2021, and How to read Ancient Texts: With a Focus on select Phoenician Inscriptions from Malta 2024), as well as numerous articles, book chapters, and reviews. He was a Visiting Scholar at Sede Boqer in the Negev, Israel, besides having been twice elected Visiting Scholar at Wolfson College, Oxford. 2 B01 Kurstin Gatt Kurstin Gatt is a Senior Lecturer within the Department of Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Cultures at the Faculty of Arts, University of Malta. He completed his Bachelor’s degree with honours in Oriental Studies (Arabic) at the University of Malta, followed by a Master’s degree in Arabic Studies from the University of Leipzig and a Ph.D. in Arabic Studies from Freie Universität Berlin in Germany. His research interests span Arabic sociolinguistics, political discourse, paremiology, and the linguistic relationships between Arabic and Maltese. 01 eng 00 432 03 23 Cambridge Semitic Languages and Cultures 10 LAN009010 23 Maltese Language 04 PJ6071 23 Arabic Dialects 10 LAN009050 23 Linguistics 23 Language Contact 10 SOC002010 10 HIS026000 23 Historical Linguistics 23 Arabic and Judaeo-Arabic Studies 10 HIS002000 23 Grammaticalisation 10 REL037000 01 06 03 00 This Festschrift, Arabic in Context, is a tribute to the remarkable scholarly legacy of the Reverend Professor Martin R. Zammit. It celebrates his extensive contributions to the fields of Semitic Studies, Arabic linguistics, and comparative Semitic philology.Spanning decades of dedicated research and teaching, Professor Zammit’s career has been marked by a profound engagement with the Arabic language and its diverse dialects, as well as its historical and cultural intersections with Maltese and Syriac. The volume features a carefully curated collection of essays authored by distinguished scholars, reflecting the breadth and depth of Professor Zammit’s academic interests. Topics range from Arabic dialectology and phonetics to linguistic contact phenomena and the grammaticalisation processes in Semitic languages. Contributions explore the linguistic heritage of Central Asia, the Judeo-Arabic traditions of Libya and Syria, and the influences of Arabic on Maltese toponymy and idiomatic expressions. Together, these studies exemplify the rich interdisciplinarity and intellectual rigour that characterise Professor Zammit’s work. This Festschrift not only honours Professor Zammit’s enduring scholarly impact but also serves as a vital resource for linguists, philologists, and researchers in the fields of Arabic and Semitic studies. It stands as a testament to his dedication to fostering academic inquiry and dialogue, inspiring both colleagues and students alike. This volume ensures that his scholarly contributions will continue to influence and inform the field for years to come. 04 00 Acknowledgements Honouring a Gentleman, A Scholar, a Teacher, and a Pastor: The Legacy of Martin R. Zammit The Current Situation in Arabic-Speaking Kishlaks of Central Asia Contextual Neutralisation of Voicing in Maltese Obstruents: A Historical Perspective Al-Shidyāq’s Account of the Maltese Language: An Annotated Translation On the Arabic Dialect of the Jews of Qāmišli (North-East Syria) Interpreting the Traces: On the Grammaticalisation of ˀaṯar Variations in the Writing System and Style of the Modern Judaeo-Arabic of Libya Some Arab and Muslim Names Discernible in Maltese Toponymy Koineisation and Language Contact in Syrian Ṭuroyo Locatives in the Spoken Arabic of Mardin (Turkey) Perceptions of Malta in Arabic Proverbs and Idioms Recognisably Arabian: A Levantine/South-Arabian Morphosyntactic Bundle in Maltese Soul Inspiration from Wadi el Natrun: Ostrich Eggs as Reminders of Vigilance in Praying Open Book Publishers 01 Open Book Publishers 04 01 20250131 02 WORLD 06 15 9781805114925 06 15 9781805114932 06 15 9781805114949 WORLD 09 Open Book Publishers 20 01