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Douglas Smith

@dougsmith.bsky.social
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Biblical languages, Genesis 1–11, Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Greek New Testament, Septuagint, discourse analysis, hermeneutics, pedagogy, preaching, and technology. www.selahstudies.com

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LXX Graduate Student Network @lxxgsn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Call for papers (ongoing): Do you have a research paper or thesis chapter you would like to present and get feedback on? We would love to have you present online with us! You can propose a presentation using the Present Your Work form on our website: lxxgsn.com
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camillalxx.bsky.social @camillalxx.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
So happy to launch the LXXGSN! Josh, Robert, Ellen, Chris, Andrew & I want to create a community for graduate students: a place to connect, keep LXX research in the wider scholarly conversation, and foster generous exchange. Join us & spread the word! lxxgsn.com
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I'm offering a two-semester hybrid introduction to Biblical Hebrew course for high school students & adults well as gauging interest for biblical language tutoring, coaching, or a reading cohort. If interested, contact me via link in bio.
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Charles Loder @charlesloder.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Any works out there on grapholinguistics and Hebrew?
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IOSCS @ioscs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This is a friendly reminder that submissions for the John William Wevers prize are due September 1, 2026.
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Launched Selah Studies as a hub for the different Biblical languages/Bible/music/educational stuff I do. www.selahstudies.com
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Welcome news about this! Hopefully BL will have things restored but glad there is an alternative way! Thanks for sharing!
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Elvira Martín-Contreras @emartincontreras.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Working with high-res medieval manuscript images? Just published our practical IIIF-based solution that's transformed how we handle manuscript fragments in paratextuality research and manuscript studies overall digital.csic.es/handle/10261... #medievalmanuscripts #paratexts #IIIF #codicology #HHDD
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Working on a Google Site for a child to access Aleph with Beth (freehebrew.online) materials (video w quiz links conveniently adjacent) to work thru Biblical Hebrew. Making this public as I think it could be useful anyone wanting to learn/teach Biblical Hebrew. sites.google.com/view/freebib...
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Using all-free materials generously through Aleph with Beth (freehebrew.online) Weekly Lesson Pacing (assuming about a lesson a day + reviews; can be adapted for alternative pacing) Week 1 (Lessons 1–...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
This looks very promising. "Computational Discovery of Chiasmus in Ancient Religious Text" by Hope McGovern, Hale Sirin, & Tom Lippincott arxiv.org/html/2501.10...
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Computational Discovery of Chiasmus in Ancient Religious Text
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Studying Exodus 15:1-21 for preaching this weekend. A really cool thing in the Hebrew manuscript tradition (this one a 16th century Torah scroll): repository.sbts.edu/handle/10392...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The last ten months have been extra challenging with serious illness &bereavements of several family members. Had to dial back some things & step away from others in this new season. But summer has brought some space and hopefully that will mean serious traction on some projects.
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
When working on my dissertation, I liked to check manuscript images to make sure I had done my due diligence. Glad this one is now available: archive.org/details/code...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 02/09/2024
Thankful for Matthew Delaney & Dr. Nathan French interviewing me about my doctoral work in Genesis 6:9-9:17 for their Hebrew Bible Insights program. Preliminary remarks until an overview of the dissertation (3:50-37:04), followed by a friendly interview (37:04-58:43). www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNgk...
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A Deep Dive into the Discourse of the Deluge with Dr. Douglas K. Smith
YouTube video by Hebrew Bible Insights
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 21/08/2024
Dr. Benjamin Noonan with Encouragement for Studying the Biblical Languages - youtu.be/p-OGZBsZJfw (excerpted from "Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan" sites.google.com/view/studyin...)
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Dr. Benjamin Noonan with Encouragement for Studying the Biblical Languages
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 06/08/2024
Teaching and Researching: Another Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet - Fascinating topics, techniques, and tools for studying and teaching and researching with the biblical languages - youtu.be/oxEBC9NQRbg
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Teaching and Researching: Another Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet
This episode features a discussion with Dr. Dustin Burlet where he shares his thoughts on teaching and researching.For resources related to this interview, v...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 24/07/2024
Biblical Languages and Rhetoric: An Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet youtu.be/KQlBSVxHl98
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Biblical Languages and Rhetoric: An Interview with Dr. Dustin Burlet
This episode features a discussion with Dr. Dustin Burlet about biblical languages and rhetoric, with special attention to his doctoral work applying rhetori...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 23/07/2024
Glad for the chance to present (virtually) today at the 2024 Origins conference in the Creation Theology Society sessions. (The short version: The Greek Genesis translator's approach is complicated and sometimes surprising!)
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 10/07/2024
Helpful resources for learners of all levels who wish to begin, maintain, or recover the study of the biblical languages: A Daily Dose of the Biblical Languages: Spotlight on the Daily Dose Ministries www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_F5...
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A Daily Dose of the Biblical Languages: Spotlight on the Daily Dose Ministries #biblicallanguages
This episode spotlights the Daily Dose ministries and their helpful suite of resources for studying the biblical languages.www.dailydoseofhebrew.comhttps://w...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 26/06/2024
Stay Sharp in the Summer with Podcasts for Studying the Biblical Languages youtu.be/zUNeAVlj-fo
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Podcasts for Staying Sharp in the Summer (Studying the Biblical Languages) #biblicallanguages
Links to podcasts and channels mentioned in the program:Prove Text - Glossa House TVhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7xXn8x6IgdcUDIhKouDEiRhttps://www.youtube.c...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 12/06/2024
Studying the biblical languages? Make the most of your break with these Five Tips for Summer Study: youtu.be/Rxkl8F7t4yI
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Five Tips for Summer Study #biblicallanguages #biblicalhebrew #biblicalaramaic #biblicalgreek
The purpose of this channel is to encourage learners of all levels in the study of the biblical languages.Be sure to check out the featured channels and play...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 29/05/2024
The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 2 of 2). youtu.be/7Q4XTZpFwLI
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The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 2 of 2)
This is the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Dr. Scott Callaham, dean of the Institute of Public Theology and host of Daily Dose of Aramaic, about ...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 27/05/2024
Glad to be joining the GlossaHouse network with my podcast! Thanks, Dr. Michael Holcomb! youtu.be/nBgcyw3ZAKQ?...
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1077. Koine Music, Koine Class, Dr. Doug Smith (3 Things) - #provetext #music #greek
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb (@tmichaelwhalcomb) shares 3 things he’s thinking about, namely, “Koine Music, Koine Class, and Dr. Doug Smith”. T...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 20/05/2024
The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 1 of 2): www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQhS...
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The Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute: An Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham (Part 1 of 2)
This is the first of a two-part conversation with Dr. Scott Callaham, dean of the Institute of Public Theology and host of Daily Dose of Aramaic, about the B...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 29/04/2024
Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 2 of 2): We discuss the application of principles of second language acquisition for learning the biblical languages, studying Hebrew grammar, and recommended resources. youtu.be/Cm3NOFLfh4U
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Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 2 of 2)
This is the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Dr. Jennifer Noonan, instructor of Old Testament at Columbia International University. We discuss the ...
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James K. Tauber @jtauber.com · 26/04/2024
If you do work on annotating narrative fiction, particularly scene segmentation, character presence and comings and goings, shifts in location or time or pov, I'd love to talk to you. Things are heating up in this area at @digitaltolkien.com
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 22/04/2024
Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 1 of 2). We talk about her study of the biblical languages, her books, & her expertise in pedagogy (including her dissertation on processing instruction). youtu.be/0_ztbOn1ee0
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Learning to Teach the Biblical Languages: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Noonan (Part 1 of 2)
This is the first of a two-part conversation with Dr. Jennifer Noonan, instructor of Old Testament at Columbia International University, about her study of t...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 15/04/2024
Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan (Part 2) - in which we discuss Biblical Hebrew grammar, pedagogy, and resources. youtu.be/hteHbd3tue4
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Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan (Part 2 of 2)
This is the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Dr. Benjamin Noonan, associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Columbia International Univers...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 08/04/2024
Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan (Part 1 of 2). We talk about his education, his books, and his expertise in Biblical Hebrew research (including non-Semitic loanwords, discourse analysis, and the value of linguistics)! youtu.be/gSYRctEyYPI
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 08/04/2024
Advancing in Biblical Hebrew: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Noonan (Part 1 of 2). We talk about his education, his books, and his expertise in Biblical Hebrew research (including non-Semitic loanwords, discourse analysis, and the value of linguistics)! youtu.be/gSYRctEyYPI
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 01/04/2024
Looking Backward and Looking Forward: Season 1 Wrap-Up, Season 2 Preview youtu.be/jhdGcyEwbZ4
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Looking Backward and Looking Forward: Season 1 Wrap-Up, Season 2 Preview #biblicallanguages
Resource links:Playlist for all episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-9FXLYGAt0&list=PLg-63gnTb6ITaMRK9gvTLPlTu54JqLdljLingua Deo Gloria: https://www.l...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 26/03/2024
Thrilled to be able to share some in-person interviews recorded last week! If you love Biblical Hebrew research, linguistics, pedagogy, and second language acquisition insights, check these out in a few weeks!
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 25/03/2024
How are characters introduced in Esther? What does the layout of Hebrew manuscripts highlight? What kind of intertextual connections are in Esther? Does Esther have a chiastic structure? www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Bc...
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Insights into Esther #biblicalhebrew #biblicallanguages
For links to resources for studying Esther, visit https://sites.google.com/view/studyingthebiblicallanguages/by-language/hebrew/estherThe purpose of this cha...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 25/03/2024
Insights into Esther: characterization, paratext, lexemes, and patterns #biblicalhebrew #biblicallanguages youtu.be/D3BcyBAnt14
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Insights into Esther #biblicalhebrew #biblicallanguages
For links to resources for studying Esther, visit https://sites.google.com/view/studyingthebiblicallanguages/by-language/hebrew/estherThe purpose of this cha...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 24/03/2024
It's always worth the time to look at paratextual elements in manuscripts to see if something is highlighted or pointed out (in this case the layout). Check out Esther 9:7–9 in Megillat Esther (where it gets an entire page!) and in Codex L at www.sefaria.org/Esther.9.8?l...:
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 18/03/2024
What is the Future of Studying the Biblical Languages? youtu.be/nNasptgwglE A challenge to administrators, department heads, donors, teachers, students, and all who want to see the biblical languages thrive and flourish in our higher educational institutions & not wither away.
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What is the Future of Studying the Biblical Languages?
A challenge to administrators, department heads, donors, teachers, students, and all who want to see the biblical languages thrive and flourish in our higher...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 13/03/2024
Musical friends: looking for recommendations of video channels or free online courses on music theory/composition/harmony, especially in harmonizing for SATB (especially "rules of motion" for voice parts). Not looking for any kind of course credit, just a refresher. Thanks in advance!
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 11/03/2024
Study Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic: Online Options youtu.be/Zk3Nn9BrIkg?...
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Study Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic: Online Options
Check out the resources for studying Biblical Hebrew & Aramaic online here:https://sites.google.com/view/studyingthebiblicallanguages/by-language/hebrewhttps...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 04/03/2024
Lastest episode: Study Biblical Greek: Online Options youtu.be/Z6HOzVobNio?...
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Study Biblical Greek: Online Options
Check out the resources for studying Koine/Biblical Greek online here:https://sites.google.com/view/studyingthebiblicallanguages/by-language/greekThe purpose...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 26/02/2024
Digital Tools for Biblical Hebrew: Interview with Charles Loder youtu.be/Q1aKpvKBtyY?...
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Digital Tools for Biblical Hebrew: Interview with Charles Loder
Charles Loder is the creator of hebrewtransliteration.app, a wonderful tool that allows users to transliterate Biblical Hebrew text according to an assortmen...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 19/02/2024
The Masoretic Accents Can Help with Reading Fluency for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Students youtu.be/Ciuelx-kWQY
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The Masoretic Accents Can Help with Reading Fluency for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Students
For the full article, "Teaching with the Te'amim: How the Masoretic Accents Can Foster Fluency for Reading Biblical Hebrew," and related resources, visit htt...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 12/02/2024
Interesting results. I set out to make monthly videos, but so far have been able to put out a weekly 5–15 minute video or a longer interview, as well as remixing some of the content for shorts. Trying to gather a little data for some longer-term ideas. www.youtube.com/channel/UC01...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 12/02/2024
How Paratext Can Help in Studying the Biblical Languages on Youtube youtu.be/Aal40vrCQ1I?...
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How Paratext Can Help in Studying the Biblical Languages
What is paratext? According to Gregory Goswell (2023), "Paratext may be defined as everything in a text other than the words, that is to say, those elements ...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 10/02/2024
youtube.com/shorts/Gcjhq... #biblicallanguages #biblicalhebrew #biblicalaramaic
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Mitchel: Hebrew & Aramaic Vocabulary #biblicallanguages #biblicalhebrew #biblicalgreek
This short is micro-book recommendation from "Tips for Learning Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Aramaic, and Biblical Greek" at https://youtu.be/9CS...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 09/02/2024
A Septuagint vocabulary book (from Greg Lanier and William Ross & published by Hendrickson) is among the 3 recommendations in this video. Happy international Septuagint day! www.youtube.com/shorts/0c1r9...
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3 Vocabulary Resources for the Biblical Languages #biblicallanguages #biblicalhebrew #biblicalgreek
This short is adapted from "Tips for Learning Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Aramaic, and Biblical Greek" at https://youtu.be/9CSBXxlSTWkThe purpos...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 05/02/2024
How to Learn Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Aramaic, and Biblical Greek youtu.be/9CSBXxlSTWk #biblicallanguages #biblicalhebrew #biblicalaramaic #biblicalgreek #biblesoftware
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How to Learn Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Aramaic, and Biblical Greek
Everyone agrees - biblical language students need to prioritize learning vocabulary. This video discusses important considerations for acquiring vocabulary. ...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 04/02/2024
A new email newsletter for sharing the content for the Studying the Biblical Language audio/video podcast series. studyingthebiblicallanguages.substack.com?r=173j5n&utm...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 03/02/2024
Why Aramaic Matters #biblicallanguages #biblicalaramaic youtube.com/shorts/rpHHx...
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Why Aramaic Matters #biblicallanguages #biblicalaramaic
Check out the full interview with Dr. Scott Callaham at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5hYkdkVOTs , his lessons in Biblical Aramaic at https://dailydoseofa...
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Douglas Smith @dougsmith.bsky.social · 29/01/2024
The Forgotten Biblical Language: Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham of Daily Dose of Aramaic From its importance to practical means of study to linguistic gnosticism to distinctions between Hebrew and Aramaic, we cover a lot of ground. Hang on and enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5hY...
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The Forgotten Biblical Language: Interview with Dr. Scott Callaham of Daily Dose of Aramaic
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Scott Callaham of Daily Dose of Aramaic [DailyDoseofAramaic.com] about "the forgotten biblical language." Our discussion top...
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