Hebrew: A Dead Language Revived
Unpacking Israeli History
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The History of Hebrew in the Middle East
In the 2nd century, Aramaic had really become the common language of the Middle East. The Talmud, the encyclopedic work forming the basis of essentially all Jewish law, was composed in the 6th century in Aramaic. Even still, it didn't catch on as the main language in Torah study. So who saved Hebrew? Chasidim, Muskeleim, and Zionists,. Quite the motley crew, but I'm here to outnerd you.
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