Dr. Girma A. Demeke
Origin of Amharic, The
- ISBN 13:
- 9781569023792
- author:
- Dr. Girma A. Demeke
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- THE RED SEA PRESS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 428
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 2.3 x 15.2 cm
- Genre:
- History, Cultural History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Origin of Amharic by Girma A. Demeke presents two main hypotheses on the language's origins: one suggesting it descended from a common Proto-Ethiosemitic language, and another proposing it evolved as a Semitic-based pidgin that became a creole.
While the first hypothesis is widely accepted in Semitic Studies, the second theory has gained popularity more recently and is now featured in some Amharic textbooks. However, Demeke argues that this pidgin hypothesis is implausible.
This book provides a clear demonstration of the flaws in the pidgin hypothesis, offering insights into the origins and development of the Amharic language.
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