10-09-2008, 04:35 PM
Paul Younan Wrote:Shlama Akhi Stephen,
Just to note: When this first became an issue about 5 years ago, I personally spoke with Dr. Kiraz about this immediately after receiving a letter from the attorneys of the Way International. He advised me to receive permission from them, as he had to when he compiled SEDRA. He also used their raw data.
So while yes, we both are using SEDRA - ultimately the license they gave to Dr. Kiraz isn't transferable to 3rd parties, so he is unable to authorize you and I to use the data. That's why I complied with their request for the copyright statement.
Dr. Kiraz simply made a relational database from the raw data. Ultimately all the information as far as etymology, parsing, etc., was compiled by the Way International during the 14 years of research they did when creating their Interlinear and Concordance of the Peshitto. That's why Dr. Kiraz urged me, in very strong terms, to comply with their request.
BTW - other than the initial letter from the attorneys, they themselves have been very gracious, helpful and friendly. I don't mind anyone wanting to protect their intellectual property. Personally, I don't like copyrights (which is why I have the statement on this website) - but I really don't mind if others do.
+Shamasha
Shlama Akhi Paul:
Thanks for the info. I'll look into it.
Shlama,
Stephen
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