Gorgias Press
Founded in 2001 Gorgias Press is an independent academic publisher of books and journals related to history, languages, and religious studies, with specific areas of expertise in the Ancient Near East, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Classics, Early Christianity, Jewish Studies, Linguistics, and Syriac.

Gorgias [GOR-gee-us] Press was originally created by George and Christine Kiraz as a specialty press that could keep up with their research interests. With a background in computational linguistics, George Kiraz envisioned combining cutting-edge technology with humanities research. The new company would be completely online, with no physical storefront, and it would use automation and digital printing technology rather than traditional print runs. With these tools, the press could afford to publish rare and understudied topics that were previously considered unprofitable, and Gorgias soon became known for its pioneering work in language and linguistics, religion, and especially Syriac and Eastern Christianity.
Gorgias’ philosophy of “Publishing for the Sake of Knowledge” rather than profit, attracted a number of new authors, and the press’ areas of interest rapidly began to expand. Today, Gorgias Press publishes 50-60 new titles a year, including monographs, edited volumes, translations, and more, and Gorgias books can be found in academic collections all over the world.
Was hat Mohammed aus dem Judenthume Aufgenommen? Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 223
ISBN: 9781607243083
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Kiraz Theological Archive
Description:
Undertaking the classic question of the relationship of Islam to Judaism, Geiger begins his treatment with the intertwined questions of what Islam wishes to do, is able to do, and is permitted to do with Judaism. Concepts and opinions such as faith beliefs, moral and legal regulations, and concepts of life are all considered as they moved from Judaism to Islam. A well-regarded early work in the field of comparative religions, Geiger’s work is not to be missed by anyone with an interest in Judaism and its relationship to Islam.
Teachers in Germany in the Sixteenth Century Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781607242970
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Analecta Gorgiana
Description:
Known as an author of education books, Robbins first wrote this piece as a dissertation at Teachers College, Columbia University. An historical expedition into the role of teachers in sixteenth-century Germany, Robbins muses over the conditions in the Protestant elementary and secondary schools of the past. Outlining the sources available, Robbins lists the kinds of teachers and their number.
Selections from the Memre of Jacob of Sarugh Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 350
ISBN: 9781607241706
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Dar Mardin: Christian Arabic and Syriac Studies from the Middle East
Description:
Militos Barnaba has chosen 20 of the most beautiful memre of Jacob of Sarugh and here provided a sense-for-sense translation of them into Arabic. For each memra a short excerpt of the Syriac original is given, followed by an Arabic translation of the entire piece. An introduction by Bishop Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim provides background on the life and writings of Jacob of Sarugh.
Mount Sinai Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 164
ISBN: 9781607242437
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Kiraz Historic Travels Archive
Description:
This timeless travelogue by noted hymnographer and missionary A. Mary R. Dobson recounts her journey to the manuscript-rich monastery of St.
Bible History Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 344
ISBN: 9781607242789
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Kiraz Theological Archive
Description:
Designed as a primer for Catholic children, this booklet became an historic fixture in American Catholic literature. Dividing the Bible into episodes easily understood by children, the author, Bishop Gilmour, explained in easy language, the Roman Catholic understanding of these stories. Wonderfully illustrated with classic woodcuts, this beguiling book also undertook to introduce the general overlay of church history to young readers.
A Brief Pilgrimage in the Holy Land Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9781607242703
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Kiraz Historic Travels Archive
Description:
This series of addresses constitute a unique travelogue from a renowned author and traveler Caroline Hazard. In addition to her ability as a travel writer, Hazard was also an artist and poet. Her talents in this regard are clear to readers of this little book.
A Commentary on the Mysteries Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781607241676
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Dar Mardin: Christian Arabic and Syriac Studies from the Middle East
Description:
This small book is an exposition of the mysteries (or sacraments) of the Syrian Orthodox Church by the eminent Philoxenos Dolabani. The mysteries discussed are: Baptism, the Myron, the Eucharist, penance, the priesthood, anointing the sick, and marriage.
A Western Awakening to Islam Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 147
ISBN: 9781607242857
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Analecta Gorgiana
Description:
Wishing to educate the western world to the wonders of Islam, Lord Headley penned several books on the religion. In the present volume he volunteers the various attributes that made Islam a viable option for a western citizen. Understanding the religion would ultimately undermine fears others felt toward the unfamiliar faith.
Lamb of God Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 73
ISBN: 9781607241584
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Dar Mardin: Christian Arabic and Syriac Studies from the Middle East
Description:
This small book is part of the ‘Allah Ma‘na’ (God With Us) series, created by the Syrian Orthodox community of Aleppo for use in Christian schools, Sunday schools, and Church educational programs. This volume presents students with actual scriptural passages from a number of the most important passages in the Gospels, including: the Annunciation, the Prologue of John, the Baptism of Christ, the Temptation, the confession of Peter, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection.
Beiträge zur Semitischen Metrik Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 16
ISBN: 9781607242895
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Analecta Gorgiana
Description:
This brief contribution to the discussion of Semitic metrics was written by a renowned scholar of biblical languages. Concentrating on the partial acrostic poem in Nahum 1.2-2.
Arabness and Islam in Arab Constitutions Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 210
ISBN: 9781607241553
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Dar Mardin: Christian Arabic and Syriac Studies from the Middle East
Description:
The question of the relationship between Arab identity and Islam is a pressing one for all Christian minorities in the Middle East. In this book, Syrian and Arab intellectual George Jabbur publishes a series of lectures concerned with examining the matter of Arabness, Arabhood, Islam, and political participation and belonging in the constitutions of the countries of the Arab world.
Blessed Hope Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 72
ISBN: 9781607241638
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Dar Mardin: Christian Arabic and Syriac Studies from the Middle East
Description:
This small book is the second volume in the ‘Allah Ma‘na’ (God With Us) series, created by the Syrian Orthodox community of Aleppo for use in Christian schools, Sunday schools, and Church educational programs. The series aims to introduce and teach children about the life of Christ. This particular volume seeks to highlight the role of hope in the life of the Christian, taking Paul’s words in Romans 8:24 as its jumping-off point.
Christ in Islam Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 132
ISBN: 9781607242994
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Analecta Gorgiana
Description:
A sympathetic account of how Islam has historically viewed Jesus, this little book sets out to present material from the Quran and other major sources that directly reference Jesus. Passages are presented in the order that they occur rather than being arranged in any artificial, chronological order. Selections from Thalabi’s Stories of the Prophets and one passage from Abu al Fida’s Universal History are included as well.
Die Aramaismen im Alten Testament Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 119
ISBN: 9781607242901
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Analecta Gorgiana
Description:
In this essential contribution to the study of Aramaisms in the Bible, noted linguist E. Kautzsch provides a thorough introduction to the subject. Since Aramaisms are not overly abundant in the Bible, Kautzsch has the space to dedicate a significant analysis.
Die Metrischen Stücke des Buches Jeremia Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 56
ISBN: 9781607242871
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Analecta Gorgiana
Description:
This brief study entails a reconstruction of the metrical pieces of the book of the prophet Jeremiah. Laid out in poetic stanzas, various sections of this noteworthy prophetic book are presented in a form intended to facilitate analysis. Segments of several chapters are included, scanned according to the analytical parameters of Cornill.
Die Religion des Alten Testaments Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781607242888
Pub Date: 20 May 2010
Imprint: Gorgias Press
Series: Analecta Gorgiana
Description:
The aim of this booklet is to given an account of the nature of the religion of the Old Testament, especially those aspects that differentiate it from other ancient religions. Fitting with the emerging historical-critical Zeitgeist, Marti follows the usual division of Israelite religion into nomadic, peasant, prophetic, and legal religions. Various accoutrements and components of the religious life of antiquity are considered throughout this somewhat contrived course of Israel’s religious development.