02378cam a22003013u 4500 61386 UtSlPG 20260610134420.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PJ Halper, B., 1884-1924 Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature: An Anthology Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-02-12 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Suzanne Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Post-Biblical Hebrew Literature: An Anthology" by B. Halper is a scholarly compilation of Hebrew literary works created during the post-biblical period, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology serves as an exploration of the Hebrew language's enduring role as the medium for Jewish literary expression, despite its long absence as a spoken vernacular among many Jewish communities. The collection includes selections from various genres such as poetry, philosophy, ethics, history, and religious texts, reflecting both the continuity and evolution of Hebrew literature over centuries. At the start of the anthology, the author provides a preface that outlines the historical context in which Hebrew literature thrived after the biblical era. Halper discusses the transition of Jewish literary activity from Hebrew to Arabic but emphasizes that Hebrew continued to be used for high-quality literary works. The preface touches upon the significance and artificiality of post-biblical Hebrew literature, describing how later authors worked within the constraints of a language that was no longer their mother tongue. Furthermore, Halper anticipates the anthology’s role in showcasing the rich tapestry of post-biblical Hebrew literature, offering a glimpse into the diverse themes and genres that emerged during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hebrew literature -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61386 102212 102212