Lewis H. Glinert, professor of Hebrew studies and linguistics at Dartmouth College, is the author of The Story of Hebrew (Princeton University Press).
Observation ·
The Maccabean revolt wasn’t just about independence. It was a culture war between those who embraced "Greek wisdom" and those who believed in transcendent, divine knowledge.
Observation ·
"This now is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh" and other remarkable Hebraisms in the English tongue.
Response ·
For millions of Israelis (and others) who today write and speak the language with ease, Hebrew's grand literary legacy is a book still waiting to be opened.
