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THE RELEVANCE OF NEW GƏʿƏZ TEXT EDITIONS FOR GRAMMAR AND LEXICOGRAPHY [Abstract ID: 0805-05]
Grammar and lexicography of historical languages have to be based on reliable texts, usually in the form of critical editions. However, existing editions vary greatly in their usefulness for grammatical and lexicographical studies. While many editors have theologians and historians in mind while preparing their editions, they often neglect the needs of historical linguists who are interested in details of grammar and lexis. This paper provides a review of editions of Aksumite and Post-Aksumite texts with the question how and how easy these editions can facilitate future studies in grammar and lexicography. Finally, a set of guidelines is presented that can be helpful for future editors in preparing their critical editions for publication.