
Episode 150: Christopher Rollston - Where Does Hebrew Come From?
The Bible For Normal People
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Tracing the Evolution of Hebrew Language and Biblical Texts
Exploring the archaeological inscriptions and texts to trace the development of the Hebrew language and compare linguistic stages with biblical texts. Emphasizing the importance of inscriptions in providing solid dates for understanding Hebrew evolution over various historical periods and the challenges in dating the Bible through linguistic analysis and comparing inscriptions. Discussing the scholarly analysis of the book of Isaiah, identifying historical markers and the evolution of the text over time influenced by prophetic traditions.
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