Monthly Archives: September 2011

Biblical Hebrew Months : A Comprehensive Guide to the Biblical Hebrew Calendar

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Advanced Hebrew Grammar
The Biblical Hebrew calendar is a richly symbolic, lunisolar system that intricately weaves together agriculture, spirituality, and history, guiding the rhythm of life in ancient Israel. Beginning with Nisan in the spring—designated as the first month in religious terms—it marks the Exodus through the celebration of Passover and the barley harvest, setting a tone of liberation and divine deliverance. The calendar progresses through months like Iyar and Sivan, culminating in Shavuot, when the wheat harvest coincides with the commemoration of the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, uniting physical provision with spiritual covenant.… Learn Hebrew
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The Dead Sea Scrolls Online

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Advanced Hebrew Grammar
The Dead Sea Scrolls, the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century, is now available online for free viewing. It is a project of Google and The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. The Dead Sea Srolls available for free viewing online are: (1) The Great Isaiah Scroll (1QIsaa): it is one of the original seven Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in Qumran in 1947. It is the largest (734 mm) and best preserved of all the biblical scrolls – http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/isaiah (2) The Temple Scroll (11Q19): it was discovered in 1956 in Cave 11, located about 2 km north of Khirbet Qumran.… Learn Hebrew
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