Arabic in context : essays on language, dialects, and culture in honour of Martin R. Zammit / Anthony J. Frendo ; edited by Kurstin Gatt.

Acknowledgements

Honouring a Gentleman, A Scholar, a Teacher, and a Pastor: The Legacy of Martin R. Zammit

Anthony J. Frendo and Kurstin Gatt

The Current Situation in Arabic-Speaking Kishlaks of Central Asia

Guram Chikovani

Contextual Neutralisation of Voicing in Maltese Obstruents: A Historical Perspective

Andrei A. Avram

Al-Shidyāq’s Account of the Maltese Language: An Annotated Translation

Michael Cooperson

On the Arabic Dialect of the Jews of Qāmišli (North-East Syria)

Aharon Geva-Kleinberger

Interpreting the Traces: On the Grammaticalisation of ˀaṯar

Catherine Taine-Cheikh

Variations in the Writing System and Style of the Modern Judaeo-Arabic of Libya

Sumikazu Yoda

Some Arab and Muslim Names Discernible in Maltese Toponymy

Mario Cassar

Koineisation and Language Contact in Syrian Ṭuroyo

Bruno Herin

Locatives in the Spoken Arabic of Mardin (Turkey)

George Grigore

Perceptions of Malta in Arabic Proverbs and Idioms

Kurstin Gatt

Recognisably Arabian: A Levantine/South-Arabian Morphosyntactic Bundle in Maltese

David Wilmsen

Soul Inspiration from Wadi el Natrun: Ostrich Eggs as Reminders of Vigilance in Praying

Ioana Feodorov

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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.

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