Division of the 12 Tribes of Israel
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Biblical Hebrew, or called Classical Hebrew was a ancient language, a member of the Canaanite group of Semitic languages. It was the language of the early Jews, but from 586 BCE it started to be replaced by Aramaic.
By 200 CE, use of Hebrew as an everyday language had largely ceased, but it continued to be used for literary and religious functions, as well as a lingua franca among Jews from different countries.
The earliest found written Hebrew script could be as early as 10th century BCE. The primary source of Biblical Hebrew is the Hebrew Bible while other archaeological findings could contribute the studies of the language sometimes.
IU offers Biblical Hebrew-related courses in multiple levels. Here you could find the information from the Borns Jewish Studies Program.
| Department | Borns Jewish Studies Program |
|---|---|
| The Department of Classical Studies |