Adessa and the Origins of Syriac in Late-Antique Syriac World

This chapter explores the region of Adessa, now modern-day Urfa in Turkey, and its significance in the development of Syriac Christianity. It provides historical and geographical context, delves into the relationship between Syriac and Aramaic, discusses Semitic languages and scripts, and highlights the role of Syriac as the primary written form of Aramaic.