HUGOYE: Journal of Syriac Studies has just published its tenth-anniversary issue (10.1, Winter 2007). Table of contents (from George A. Kiraz on the Hugoye list:

PISCATAWAY, NJ, February 6, 2007�Beth Mardutho: The Syriac Institute (http://www.bethmardutho.org) celebrates its 15th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its journal Hugoye by launching The Syriac Digital Library, known as project eBethArk�, online at http://www.bethmardutho.org/ebetharkelib, and publishing a special issue of its peer-reviewed academic periodical Hugoye: Journal of Syriac Studies (Vol. 10, No. 1).

The special issue contains invited articles which reflect on the past, present and future of Syriac studies. The contents are:

Introduction to the Commemorative Issue

Obituary: William L. Petersen (1950-2006)


Papers

The Contribution of Departed Syriacists, 1997-2006� by Sebastian P. Brock

Abstract: The 10th anniversary of Hugoye offers an opportunity to reflect briefly on the work of Syriacists who have died during these last ten years. Their contributions to the field of Syriac studies are considered under separate subject headings.


Syriac Studies: The Challenges of the Coming Decade by Lucas Van Rompay

Abstract: In response to an invitation by the General Editor, the paper reflects on the present state of Syriac studies as well as on the opportunities and challenges of the future. In addition to a brief discussion of the geographical changes in the worldwide presence of Syriac Christians and Syriac scholars, some suggestions are offered for work to be carried out in the coming years. The paper closes with some thoughts on the academic study of Syriac.


Forty Years of Syriac Computing by George A. Kiraz

Abstract: The term �Syriac computing� was coined in 1992 and took shape in 1995 when the First International Forum on Syriac Computing was held in conjunction with the Second Syriac Symposium in Washington DC. The term was applied to computer-related activities and projects which support Syriac studies. Syriac computing, however, began much earlier though on a small scale. On the 10th anniversary of Hugoye and the 15th anniversary of its parent Beth Mardutho whose contributions to Syriac computing is well know, this paper aims at outlining the history of Syriac computing, and giving some remarks for future considerations. Regarding personal computing, the paper mostly discusses the PC platform. The paper is arranged topically.


Publications and Book Reviews

Recent Books on Syriac Topics
By Sebastian P. Brock

Susan Ashbrook Harvey, Scenting Salvation. Ancient Christianity and the Olfactory Imagination
By Robert Doran

Jobst Reller and Martin Tamcke, eds. Trinit�ts- und Christusdogma. Ihre Bedeutung f�r Beten und Handeln der Kirche. Festschrift f�r Jouko Martikainen
By Cornelia B. Horn

Erbes, Johann E., The Peshitta and the Versions: A Study of the Peshitta Variants in Joshua 1-5 in Relation to Their Equivalents in the Ancient Versions
By Craig E. Morrison

Joel Thomas Walker, The legend of Mar Qardagh. Narrative and Christian heroism in late antique Iraq
By Andrew N. Palmer

Suha Rassam, Christianity in Iraq: Its Origins and Development to the Present Day
By Jan Witold Weryho


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