The Jewish Neo-Aramaic Dialect of Urmi

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The book offers an in-depth exploration of the nearly extinct Neo-Aramaic dialect once spoken by Jews in Urmi, Iran. It features firsthand research conducted with the last speakers in Israel, providing a comprehensive grammatical analysis and a collection of transcribed texts that encompass folktales, historical narratives, and cultural customs. An extensive glossary further enhances the understanding of this unique linguistic heritage.