A Brief History of the Genocide Against the Syriac Arameans Hardcover
In 1915, genocide was committed against the Arameans and other Christian minorities in the Ottoman Empire. An ethnic massacre that is known as the Armenian genocide. In this book, Johnny Shabo impressively illustrates how the genocide against the Syriac Arameans took place. By using a variety of sources, he presents a balanced picture of this dark chapter in world history. Drs. Shabo was for many years chairman of the Federation of Arameans (Syriacs) in the Netherlands. He has played a prominent role in the process of increased awareness of the genocide of 1915, which took place in the Ottoman Empire. Through lectures, speeches, articles and intensive lobbying, he has managed to bring attention to this nearly forgotten atrocity. “It is of great importance that this book now reveals the willful strategy and causes of this genocide, as the descendants of the survivors were again victims of genocide, this time committed by ISIS” – Dutch House of Representatives member dr. Pieter Omtzigt.
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Arameans and the Making of ‘Assyrians’
This most recent book on the fascinating history, identity and language of the Arameans (otherwise known as Syriacs) also discusses how some of them became ‘Assyrians’ after European and American travelers, mapmakers, missionaries, archaeologists and colonial powers came to the Middle East in the 19th century.
Aramaic is a remarkable gift from the Arameans to humankind and is best known as the language of Jesus. For 1500 years, it was spoken and written throughout the Near East until Arabic replaced it. Aramaic and the Arameans survived mighty empires and played a significant role for Jews, Christians and Muslims in the birth of their religion and literature, including the Bible and the Qur’an. What else did they contribute to world culture?
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE GENOCIDE AGAINST THE SYRIAC ARAMEANS
In 1915, genocide was committed against the Arameans and other Christian minorities in the Ottoman Empire. An ethnic massacre that is known as the Armenian genocide. In this book, Johnny Shabo impressively illustrates how the genocide against the Arameans took place. By using a variety of sources, he presents a balanced picture of this dark chapter in world history. Drs. Johnny Shabo was chairman of the Federation of Arameans (Syriacs) in the Netherlands. He has played a prominent role in the process of increased awareness of the genocide of 1915, which took place in the Ottoman Empire.
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