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Additions and Corrections to Sokoloff’s Dictionary of Babylonian Aramaic

Now available, Additions and Corrections to: Michael Sokoloff. 2002. A Dictionary of Jewish Babylonian Aramaic of the Talmudic and Geonic Periods. Found with the help of ETANA.

2 Responses to “Additions and Corrections to Sokoloff’s Dictionary of Babylonian Aramaic”

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    jdub:

    How does the Sokoloff dictionary compare to Jastrow in usability?

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    Menachem Mendel:

    In many ways Jastrow is easier to use, and much cheaper. Sokoloff reflects more recent opinions about Aramaic, but often the added information makes an entry too busy. I usually first look at Jastrow, and only later at Sokoloff.

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