The Syntax of Genesis 1:1: Absolute or Construct?
A short orientation to the oldest syntactic dispute in the Hebrew Bible.
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Sapiru is a digital study space for the languages, texts, and worlds of the ancient Near East and the biblical tradition. Here you’ll find notes, essays, translations, and resources at the intersection of philology, history, religion, and interpretation.
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On Slow Reading
Why philology is a discipline of patience.
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Akkadian
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Hebrew
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Greek
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Ancient Near East
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