Publications of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities Section of Humanities: On Pseudo-Corrections in Some Semitic Languages
Jerusalem: Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, 1970. First edition. Softcover. 8vo. 153 pp. White paper wrappers with black lettering on front cover and spine. The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, based in Jerusalem, was set up in 1961 by the State of Israel to foster contact between scholars from the sciences and humanities in Israel, to advise the government on research projects of national importance, and to promote excellence. It comprises 84 of Israel's most distinguished scholars. The Academy is located next door to the official residence of the president of Israel. In the humanities, research is funded into the study of the Bible, Talmud, Jewish history, Jewish philosophy, Jewish art, and the Hebrew language, as well as Hebrew prose and poetry. Joshua Blau, the author, is an influential scholar in the areas of Arabic Language and Literature. Age wear and sunning to wrappers. Small brown stain on front wrapper. Text is in English and there is a Hebrew title page at the end of the book. Book is in good condition. g. Item #19724
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