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Textual Criticism

Jewish Scholars of the Tiberian Schools in the 7th Century A.D.

The Tiberian schools of Jewish scholarship in the 7th century AD played a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of Jewish liturgical and textual traditions. Situated in Tiberias, a city that became a hub of Jewish learning after the destruction … Continue reading

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Mastering the Hithpael Stem in Biblical Hebrew

The Hithpael stem in Biblical Hebrew is a dynamic and reflective verbal form, often used to indicate reflexive, reciprocal, or intensive actions. As a derived stem, the Hithpael frequently conveys a subject acting upon itself, performing actions in a repetitive … Continue reading

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Samaritan Hebrew vs. Biblical Hebrew: A Comparative Overview

Samaritan Hebrew is a unique variety of ancient Hebrew used by the Samaritan community, who trace their religious and cultural lineage to the Israelites of the Northern Kingdom. It is the language found in the Samaritan Pentateuch, which is the … Continue reading

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Tanakh : Hebrew Bible Project

Tanakh Hebrew Bible Project is a Polyglot Online Bible that contains the Hebrew Bible and its ancient versions in parallel – Masoretic Text, Samaritan Pentateuch, Targum Onkelos, Samaritan Targum, Syriac Peshitta, Septuagint, Old Latin, and Latin Vulgate, and also the Greek versions of Aquila … Continue reading

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The Dead Sea Scrolls Online

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: … Continue reading

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