The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew
The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew by David J. A. Clines, published by Sheffield Academic Press in 1993, is a comprehensive reference work comprising 644 pages. This innovative dictionary distinguishes itself by covering the classical Hebrew language, extending beyond biblical texts to include works such as Ben Sira, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Hebrew inscriptions, thus providing a broader linguistic context.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of every occurrence of Hebrew words from the earliest times to 200 CE, complete with English translations for each cited word and phrase. The dictionary features a list of non-biblical texts, a word frequency index for each letter of the alphabet, and an English-Hebrew index in each volume, making it a valuable resource for those studying classical Hebrew and its various texts.
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“The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew is a completely new and innovative dictionary. Unlike previous dictionaries, which have been dictionaries of biblical Hebrew, it is the first dictionary of the classical Hebrew language to cover not only the biblical texts but also Ben Sira, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Hebrew inscriptions. This Dictionary covers the period from the earliest times to 200 CE. It lists and analyses every occurrence of each Hebrew word that occurs in texts of that period, with an English translation of every Hebrew word and phrase cited. Among its special features are: a list of the non-biblical texts cited (especially the Dead Sea Scrolls), a word frequency index for each letter of the alphabet, a substantial bibliography (from Volume 2 onward) and an English-Hebrew index in each volume.”–Publisher description.
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