Excavating the Bible/Masterclass #06: Introduction to the Hebrew Alphabet

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Masterclass #06: Introduction to the Hebrew Alphabet

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An introduction to the Hebrew alphabet and language with a close examination of each Hebrew letter and its origins, meanings and evolution through the ages.

About the Author

JEFF A. BENNER desires to assist his readers with proper Biblical interpretation, based on the original cultural and linguistic context of the Bible, a key ingredient to Biblical studies that is often ignored, so they may gain a deeper understanding and insight into the intended meaning of the words of the Scriptures. To this end, he has dedicated over 30 years of research, documenting the connections between the language of the Bible and the culture in which it was written.

Contents

Section 1: Introduction to the Hebrew Alphabet

This section examines the origins and evolution of the Hebrew alphabet from its ancient pictographic form to the modern script used today, exploring its connections to other Semitic languages and the cultural and philosophical significance of its vocabulary.

The Hebrew Alphabet.mp4
  • 21 mins
  • 54.2 MB
Preview
History of the Hebrew Alphabet
    Preview
    Eikongrammatology: Understanding Hebrew Picture Letters and Their Meanings
      Introduction to the Ancient Hebrew Alphabet
      • 1 min
      • 92.6 MB
      How are the Meanings of the Ancient Hebrew Letters Determined?
        Ancient Hebrew Alphabet Reconstruction
        • 220 KB
        Ancient Hebrew Alphabet Chart
        • 255 KB

        Section 2: Origins of the Hebrew Alphabet

        This section delves into the fascinating history of the Hebrew alphabet, tracing its evolution from ancient pictographs to the modern script, and exploring its connections to other Semitic alphabets like Phoenician and Aramaic, ultimately highlighting the influence it had on the development of the Greek and Roman alphabets.

        Origins of the Hebrew Alphabet
        • 5 mins
        • 443 MB
        Ancient Pictographic Alphabet
          The Paleo-Hebrew Alphabet
            The Hebrew and Samaritan Alphabet
            • 4 mins
            • 325 MB
            The Hebrew and Phoenician Alphabets
            • 3 mins
            • 221 MB
            The Hebrew and Aramaic Alphabets
            • 1 min
            • 94.1 MB
            The Hebrew and Greek Alphabets
            • 2 mins
            • 184 MB

            Section 3: About the Ancient Hebrew Alphabet

            This section explores the ancient origins of the Hebrew alphabet, its evolution through time, and the connections between the pictographic, Paleo-Hebrew, and modern Hebrew alphabet and the cultural significance of some Hebrew words.

            Changes in the Hebrew Alphabet: The Ayin and the Ghayin
              Changes in the Hebrew Alphabet: The Shin, Sin and Samehh
                Changes in the Hebrew Alphabet: The Vav and Yud
                  A Rebuttal to Lew White's Article "Hieroglyphic Hyksos Hoax"
                    Learn the Ancient Pictographic Hebrew Script
                      Hebrew Origin of the English Alphabet
                      • 2 mins
                      • 7.01 MB

                      Quiz

                      Quiz: Introduction to the Hebrew Alphabet