Chances are, you’ve heard of at least one of these three languages. Hebrew and Aramaic are languages of the Bible. All three languages are spoken, in one form or another, by modern groups of people. But what ties them all together? What do they have in common? What is different about them? These three fascinating …
Studies have shown that it is easier for children to learn a second language than it is for adults. It’s also a great skill to have either way, as being bilingual is becoming more and more useful as the years go on. Learning a new language can give your child a leg up and teach …
Similarity and closeness have an ironic way of creating division and distance. There is almost no better example than conflicts between people of faith – whether within a church, a sect, a religion, or a group of religions with a common origin. It is more important than ever to understand the similarities and differences between …
Many people know that the original texts of the Bible were written in Hebrew. But did you know that some were also written in a language known as Aramaic? This is a language that is related to Hebrew and even overtook Hebrew in popularity at one point in time. A few entire books of the …
Hebrew is not just for Bible or Jewish studies scholars. It turns out the letters of the Hebrew alphabet actually have much to say about the patterns that govern creation—both natural and human. The Hebrew alphabet meanings, symbols are relevant to Christians, too, as they represent and refine the understanding of God, the cosmos, and …
Interested in learning how to translate the sacred text yourself? It’s completely possible, although severely deemed otherwise, for those not wanting to fly to Jerusalem themselves to learn. The history of the language in and of itself is extremely fascinating, and learning it can give you the ability to express yourself in ways you originally …
The Book Smugglers: Partisans, Poets, and the Race to Save Jewish Treasures from the Nazis By David E. Fishman Reviewed by Julie Sara Porter The Holocaust is a time when many people took courageous risks to save lives. There were just as many stories of people who took courageous risks to save not only human …
There are many reasons to learn the Ancient Hebrew language. If you are a follower of Judeo-Christian religion, you will better comprehend the Bible by reading it in the original language it was written. The Bible in the original Hebrew reads differently than translations, and you may learn things you didn’t know before! Those interested …
This article takes the reader through the evolution of Greek as a language over time. The history of Ancient Greek, English translation approaches to the Bible, and the best courses online in Biblical Greek are all covered in what follows. The reader’s appetite is whetted on how to learn the language with the help of …
Just more than 600 years old, the relatively new language called Yiddish has sparked interest across the world because of its resurgence despite the most adverse of events. Hence, many people want to find out how to learn Yiddish. We hope that the following overview of its history, culture, relationship with Hebrew, and courses offered …