Encyclopedia of Syriac Literature:About
The tiny amount of solid, useful information online about Syriac writers is lamentable. This is particularly so for those new to Syriac studies who have no idea what writers exist or when they wrote. Brock's Brief Outline of Syriac Literature (1997) is unbelievably difficult to obtain; Wright's History of Syriac Literature is a mess as a guide for the newcomer and is over a century old, although readily accessible through Gorgias Press. A new guide is desperately needed in print; still more on the web. On the other hand I really do not have the time to run another project.
This site is currently really just a scratch-pad for my own use, into which I can type data at odd moments. Only users with accounts can edit, and only I can assign accounts. However if you would like an account, please email me at roger_pearse@yahoo.co.uk, indicating your interest in Syriac studies.
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