Disciple Dojo
JM Smith
What is Syriac? (w/ Dr. Mark Steven Francois)
OCT 27, 2026113 MIN
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Description
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Steven Francois, a Hebrew, Syriac scholar, and text-critical scholar to talk about Syriac and the Peshitta!
Mark’s Classical Syriac grammar is freely available on his website at: https://markfrancois.wordpress.com/syriac-grammar/
And be sure to follow him on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@markstevenfrancois
For my recent review of the Syriac-English Peshitta from Gorgias Press (as well as a preview of Mark’s grammar) see: https://youtu.be/xhe3k4hIRJQ
Syriac Fathers works mentioned:
Ephrem - https://www.amazon.com/St-Ephrem-Syrian-Hymns-Paradise/dp/0881410764
Aphrahat - https://www.amazon.com/Demonstrations-Aphrahat/dp/1631741098/
Narsai - https://www.amazon.com/Narsai-Selected-Sermons-Andrew-Younan/dp/0809106728/
Jacob of Serug - https://www.amazon.com/Sarugs-Creation-Resurrection-Christian-Antiquity/dp/1463202644
Sugyotho Dialogues - https://www.amazon.com/Selected-Dialogue-Sugyotho-Mgabyotho-Publications/dp/1593334427
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