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Classical Hebrew

Classical Hebrew is the term used for the archaic form of the Hebrew language in which the Holy Bible was originally written. The language flourished between the 12th and 6th centuries Before Christ. The term also may include all pre-medieval dialects of Hebrew, including Mishnaic … Continue reading

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The Hebrew Scriptures

The Hebrew Scriptures are divided into three parts: (1) Torah – the Law which is the five books of Moses – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy (2) Nebiim – the Prophets (3) Ketubim – the Writings The whole is … Continue reading

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