An intro to language before the Tower of Babel, Ashurbanipal’s library, why "love" is a gift in Hebrew, and the urban legend of the bull.

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Timestamps:

0:00 The letter Alef
0:24 Intro to the Hebrew Alphabet
1:57 Ashurbanipal's enigma
3:39 Intro to Hebrew word pictures
4:16 EL (GOD), the Chief Shepherd
4:46 Intro to Hebrew word roots
5:03 Hebrew word study: Love is a gift
5:51 Israel and the golden calf
10:30 Song: "There We Are"

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Links:
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You'll also find free downloads of the music from the series on the website.

Musiconly channel on YouTube: ‪@originalhebrewmusic‬

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About the series:

We believe the Hebrew alphabet was designed by GOD, and in this Series, we look at the meaning of HIS words, talk about events from the Bible and ancient history, and share a few songs along The Way.

Thanks for stopping by, and hope you enjoy.

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Series topics:

The Ancient Hebrew Alphabet, also known as:
ProtoSinaitic Script
ProtoCanaanite Script
ProtoHebrew
Paleo Hebrew
Original Hebrew Script
Early Alphabetic, and
The Unknown Script
Hebrew word studies
Biblical Hebrew
Bible study
Bible history, and
Ancient history

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