September 9, 2009 – God Didn't Say That

Gender in Modern Hebrew – An Example

I think it might be informative to look at how av (usually translated “father”) and its plural, avot, work in Modern Hebrew. Even though we can’t directly conclude anything about ancient Hebrew or Greek from Modern Hebrew, we can learn more about how gender — at least potentially — works in human language. In no…
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JoelMHoffman September 9, 2009 1

When the Translation Becomes the Text

There seem to be times when the translation of a text becomes the text, at least emotionally, if not rationally. This creates a translation dilemma, because it’s hard to fix a bad translation that everyone thinks is the original text. Here are three examples: The “jubilee year,” the 50th year that commemorates the end of…
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JoelMHoffman September 9, 2009 8

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives

Recent posts from my Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives:

Why We Need Ancient Wisdom Today People crave advice, but mostly they get modern-day snake oil. That's why we need ancient wisdom now more than ever. Here's what I mean.
What in Blazes Are the Ides of March? A lighthearted romp through treachery, betrayal, and murder
Democracy, Oligarchy, and Free Speech An oligarchy replaces a democracy and a public figure is put on trial for his words. History or current events? Or both?
Money and Happiness: A Tumultuous Love Affair Does money make us happy? Yes, except no, because, well, it's complicated...
Why do People Suffer? Five Ancient Answers Timeless and time-tested answers to frame suffering in a better light

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Gender in Modern Hebrew – An Example

When the Translation Becomes the Text

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives

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