The Story of Hebrew
(Paperback)
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Publishing Details
The Story of Hebrew
By (Author) Lewis Glinert
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
19th November 2018
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
492.4
Physical Properties
Paperback
296
Width 140mm, Height 216mm
Description
The Story of Hebrew explores the extraordinary hold that Hebrew has had on Jews and Christians, who have invested it with a symbolic power far beyond that of any other language in history. Preserved by the Jews across two millennia, Hebrew endured long after it ceased to be a mother tongue, resulting in one of the most intense textual cultures ever
Reviews
"Finalist for the 2017 National Jewish Book Award in History (Gerrard and Ella Berman Memorial Award)"
"One of CHOICEs Outstanding Academic Titles for 2017"
Author Bio
Lewis Glinert is professor of Hebrew studies at Dartmouth College.
