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4 days ago · On this site I investigate Hebrew - Biblical, Talmudic, Medieval and Modern - including slang; related languages like Aramaic, Arabic, Akkadian and Yiddish; and how foreign languages like Greek, Latin and English have entered Hebrew - and how Hebrew has affected those languages as well.
6 days ago · The Akkadian Empire, established by Sargon of Akkad, introduced the Akkadian language (the "language of Akkad") as a written language, adapting Sumerian cuneiform orthography for the purpose.
2 days ago · Why Hebrew is showing up in unexpected places — and why that matters. Three new books written in English — by Yael Van Der Wouden, Jessica Jacobs and Toby Lloyd — feature Hebrew in them ...
1 day ago · Summary. The book of Job is the longest and most thematically and linguistically challenging of the “wisdom books” in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. In the book’s prologue (Job 1–2) the narrator introduces readers to a man named Job (Hebrew ‘iyyōb; etymology unclear). Job’s prosperity extends into all areas of his life, and seems ...
2 days ago · This is the introductory chapter of a book in progress that grapples with the striking disparity between the pre- and post-exilic religion and way of life in ancient Judah, as attested archaeologically. The wild card is the textual history of the Mosaic Law. The preponderance of evidence indicates that it was written in the post-exilic Aramaic script (instead of Old Hebrew). Nevertheless, the ...
2 days ago · Why Hebrew is showing up in unexpected places — and why that matters. In the past few months, I have encountered three new English-language books that all have Hebrew in them. Though it’s become fairly common for English language books to contain snippets of Spanish — Promises of Gold by José Olivarez, for instance, or Junot Diaz’s The ...
5 days ago · Hebrew is the primary language of Jewish liturgy and ceremonies. Prayers, blessings, and religious texts are recited in Hebrew, creating a direct connection to the sacred language and its inherent power. This use of Hebrew serves to elevate the spiritual experience and foster a sense of connection to the divine. Daily Prayers:
