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urn:uuid:d5d0c3a7-9a00-49b7-8faf-61541d4677b4 03 01 01 urn:uuid:d5d0c3a7-9a00-49b7-8faf-61541d4677b4 15 9781805114949 06 10.11647/OBP.0445 00 EB E107 10 Creative Commons License 02 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ 01 01 Arabic in Context Essays on Language, Dialects, and Culture in Honour of Martin R. Zammit 1 B01 Anthony J. Frendo 2 B01 Kurstin Gatt 01 eng 00 432 03 93 2CSM B2 Cambridge Semitic Languages and Cultures 10 LAN009010 20 Maltese Language 04 PJ6071 93 2CSR 20 Arabic Dialects 10 LAN009050 B2 Linguistics 93 CFB 20 Language Contact 10 SOC002010 93 CFF 10 HIS026000 20 Historical Linguistics 20 Arabic and Judaeo-Arabic Studies 10 HIS002000 20 Grammaticalisation 10 REL037000 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 20 00 Open Access Open Book Publishers 01 Open Book Publishers Cambridge, UK 04 01 20250131 13 15 9781805114932 09 Open Book Publishers 29 Publisher's website: download the title https://books.openbookpublishers.com/10.11647/obp.0445.pdf 99 01 09 Open Book Publishers 02 Publisher's website: web shop https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/OBP.0445 99 01