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Words of Wisdom: Delving into Jewish Literature and Theology with Jon D. Levenson

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Exploring Ancient Languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek

This chapter delves into the historical and linguistic significance of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek in ancient times. It discusses the evolution of Hebrew from a spoken language to a religious one, the prevalence of Aramaic in the ancient Near East, and the impact of Alexander the Great's conquest on the spread of Greek in the region.

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