A West Semitic language, in which most of the Hebrew Bible is written except for parts of Daniel and Ezra. Hebrew is regarded as the spoken language of ancient Israel but is largely replaced by Aramaic in the Persian period.
The set of Biblical books shared by Jews and Christians. A more neutral alternative to "Old Testament."
Short written texts, generally inscribed on stone or clay and frequently recording an event or dedicating an object.
Short written texts, generally inscribed on stone or clay and frequently recording an event or dedicating an object.
A program of good works—or the calling to such a program—performed by a person or organization.