Pali Grammar: The Language of the Canonical Texts of Theravada Buddhism (Volume I), by Thomas Oberlies

Authors

  • Matthew Spencer Intensive Pali Course

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/bsrv.18498

Keywords:

Pali evolution, Pali origins, Pali syntax and morphology, dativus finalis

Abstract

Pali Grammar: The Language of the Canonical Texts of Theravada Buddhism (Volume I), by Thomas Oberlies

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Published

2020-11-30

Issue

Section

Review Essays

How to Cite

Spencer, M. (2020). Pali Grammar: The Language of the Canonical Texts of Theravada Buddhism (Volume I), by Thomas Oberlies. Buddhist Studies Review, 37(1), 117–126. https://doi.org/10.1558/bsrv.18498