Oxford University Press Oxford Gothic Grammar - Comprehensive Germanic Language Reference

The Oxford Gothic Grammar is a definitive reference work covering Gothic, the earliest documented Germanic language outside runic texts, dating to the fourth century. This comprehensive volume draws on the complete surviving corpus, including the extensive Biblical translation and recently discovered primary sources such as the Bologna fragment and Crimean graffiti. Unlike previous English-language grammars that focused primarily on Biblical translations, this Oxford University Press publication integrates newly accessible original Gothic texts to provide deeper linguistic insights. Scholars and language enthusiasts gain access to detailed grammatical analysis of a language that shaped the development of modern Germanic languages. The book combines historical context with systematic examination of Gothic phonology, morphology, and syntax, making it an indispensable resource for classicists, linguists, and students of historical language structure.