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NYU Press In the Beginning: A Short History of the Hebrew Language

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Product Description A highly entertaining history of the Hebrew language and its contributions to all languages. Very well written and charming. Review [I]t is written in an energetic style with a commitment to exploring the evolution of Hebrew from ancient times to the present in ways that a broad audience can comprehend. It will be fortunate, indeed, if future efforts can achieve the commendable promise embodied in this volume's title with the clarity and enthusiasm that fill its pages.-- "Religious Studies Review" A fascinating account of the evolution of Hebrew as a language. Those interested in language are in for a delightful surprise.-- "Record-Review of Scarsdale, NY" Hoffman does a good job of pointing out the different traditions of biblical Hebrew that existed in antiquity.-- "The Jerusalem Post" Hoffman has a flair for explaining how languages work.-- "Times Literary Supplement" Those with a passion for Hebrew, linguistics and religious history will probably find much to captivate them-- "Na'amat Woman" About the Author Joel Hoffman lectures and teaches classes on biblical and rabbinic Hebrew and translation at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. He is the head translator for Jewish Lights’ multi-volume prayerbook and commentary series, My People’s Prayerbook. He lives in the NYC area.

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Brand: NYU Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0814736548
Category: Books > Subjects > History > World History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 August 2004
Listed Since: 04 January 2007

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