by Walter E. Crum (Author), James M. Robinson (Foreword by)
The definitive Coptic dictionary
Crum's work is the result of more than thirty years of research and collaboration with numerous scholars. Originally published in 1939, it immediately became, and has remained, the definitive dictionary of the Coptic language. Each word is given with variant word-forms, its context in English summary, the original or equivalent words in Greek, and illustration of its use. Indexes of English, Greek, and Arabic words are also provided. The new Foreword by James M. Robinson provides the reader with an up-to-date summary of the current state of Coptic studies.
Author Biography
W. E. Crum (1865-1944) was a Fellow of the British Academy and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Berlin. He was a translator, editor, and author of numerous works, including 'The Canons of Athanasius of Alexandria, ' 'Short Texts from Coptic Ostraca and Papyri, ' 'Coptic Monuments, ' 'Theological Texts from Coptic Papyri, ' 'The Catalogue of Coptic Manuscripts in the British Museum, ' and 'The Catalogue of Coptic Manuscripts in the Collection of the John Rylands Library, Manches