The Bible For Normal People

Episode 150: Christopher Rollston - Where Does Hebrew Come From?

Dec 7, 2020
Linguist and professor Christopher Rollston delves into the origins of the Hebrew language, discussing ancient inscriptions, biblical manuscripts, and the importance of studying languages for understanding the Bible. They explore the complexities of dating biblical texts, tracing the evolution of Hebrew back to 1200-1100 BCE and comparing linguistic features with other Near Eastern languages.
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