William M. Schniedewind is Kershaw Chair of Ancient Eastern Mediterranean Studies, Professor of Biblical Studies and Northwest Semitic Languages, and Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA.
“This important book fills a major void in the field of Hebrew
studies. Schniedewind paves new ground with this masterful survey
of the primary sources, elucidated throughout via recourse to
modern linguistic research.”—Gary Rendsburg, Rutgers University
*Gary Rendsburg*
“Schniedewind offers powerful illustrations of how Hebrew developed
in relation to history. Read this book for stimulating new
perspectives on topics ranging from the emergence of distinctive
Judean scribal Hebrew in the late monarchy to the resurrection of
literary forms of Hebrew in the Hellenistic and Roman
periods.”—David Carr, Union Theological Seminary
*David Carr*
“William Schniedewind’s erudite study is the story of a protean
hero – the Hebrew language, in its changes, journeys, struggles and
survival. Schniedewind captivates us with the beauty of Hebrew and
illuminates the ancient world through the lens of language.”—Rabbi
David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles
*David Wolpe*
“An outstanding book for those inclined to reap the social and
historical insights about the rise, fall, and rebirth of the Hebrew
language.”—Fred Reiss, San Diego Jewish World
*San Diego Jewish News*
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