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Carl Brockelmann
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Carl Brockelmann was a prominent German orientalist and Semiticist (1868-1956), renowned for his comprehensive works on Arabic literature and Semitic languages.
“Learning (languages) should become a joy, your job, and a friend” | Andreas Dietrich | 9273 Roots #26
He studied Semitic languages in East Germany, worked for an Arab ambassador in Berlin, and now leads tours through the Middle East. Andreas Dietrich discusses the deep etymological links between Arabic, Hebrew, and Aramaic, and why the root system makes the language so predictable.
The 5 Greatest Western Scholars of Arabic Grammar
This subjective list features the top five Arabic grammarians from Europe. It highlights pioneers like Edward Lane (Lane's Lexicon) and Hans Wehr, discussing their contributions to Arabic language study and the historical interest in Arabic in the West.
“The relatives are scorpions” | Nikolaos van Dam | 9273 Roots #21
He was the Dutch ambassador to Iraq, Egypt, and Turkey, and is a world-renowned authority on Syria. Dr. Nikolaos van Dam shares insights from a lifetime in diplomacy, his love for Palestinian Arabic, and his favorite, cynical proverb about family.
