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Thank you for your message. There are some Peshitta versions on-line, but I think they're mostly New Testament. The United Bible Societies publish a full version as authorized by the Syriac Orthodox Church. I don't like Thackston's grammar that much. It is not easy for new learners to start with unvocalised text, but, if you're used to reading unpointed Hebrew, you may be more able to cope. I still prefer Theodore Robinson's teaching grammar, and quite like John Healey's too. Many syriacists wish they had the time to write a new teaching grammar that covered everything they wanted. Beyond that first grammar though, I'd definitely recommend Nöldeke's Compendious Syriac Grammar. Best of luck with the studies.
Gareth.
posted by Garzo at 7:57 am (EST) on Sep 14, 2009
posted by Guthlac at 8:52 am (EST) on Jul 17, 2009
posted by Iacobus at 11:50 pm (EST) on May 5, 2009