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Any literature written in the Hebrew language is considered Hebrew literature. Classic examples include:
- Hebrew Bible (Tanakh).
- The Mishna
- Many works of classical midrash
- Torah commentaries by Abraham ibn Ezra, Rashi and others
- Maimonides' Mishneh Torah
- the Arba'ah Turim
- the Shulchan Aruch
- Bahya ibn Paquda's Chovot ha-Levavot (The Duties of the Heart)
- the Guide to the Perplexed
- "Fox Fables" by Berechiah ben Natronai ha-Nakdan, Hebrew fables which resemble Aesop's fables.
- liturgical piyyutim by Yose ben Yose, Yanai, and Eleazar Kalir
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Hebrew literature refers to works of literature written in the Hebrew language. It has a rich history dating back thousands of years and encompasses various genres, such as poetry, prose, and drama. Hebrew literature includes religious texts like the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and Talmud, as well as modern Hebrew literature produced during the revival of the Hebrew language in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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How is Hebrew literature different from other literature?
Hebrew literature is written using the Hebrew language. No other literature is written that way (or else it would become Hebrew literature).
How is Israeli literature related to Hebrew literature?
Most literature written in Israel is in Hebrew. Hebrew is the main national language of Israel.
How did ancient Hebrews literature influence ancient Egypt literature?
Ancient Hebrew literature had no impact on Ancient Egyptian literature. The Egyptians were thoroughly not interested in Hebrew literature.
What is the relation between Hebrew and Israeli literature?
Israeli literature is written mostly in Hebrew. If by Hebrew literature, you refer exclusively to Biblical and contemporaneous literature, there is some Israeli literature that references those texts. Some refer to the Bible for religious reasons, some reference the Bible for its imagery or to provide another view of one of its stories, and the remainder may have absolutely no connection to Ancient Hebrew literature.
What has the author Yosef Oren written?
Yosef Oren has written: ''Iyunim be-\\' 'An unconventional attitude toward Israeli literature' -- subject(s): Hebrew literature, Modern, History and criticism, Israeli literature, Modern Hebrew literature
What has the author Esperanza Alfonso written?
Esperanza Alfonso has written: 'Islamic culture through Jewish eyes' -- subject(s): Arabic influences, Arabic literature, Hebrew influences, Hebrew literature, Medieval, History and criticism, Medieval Hebrew literature
What has the author Mordechai Avishay written?
Mordechai Avishay has written: 'Shorashim be-tsameret' -- subject(s): Hebrew literature, Modern, Modern Hebrew literature
What has the author Benzion Benshalom written?
Benzion Benshalom has written: 'Hebrew literature between the two world wars' -- subject(s): Hebrew literature
What has the author Abraham Ezra Millgram written?
Abraham Ezra Millgram has written: 'A short history of Jerusalem' -- subject(s): History 'Concepts That Distinguish Judaism' 'An anthology of mediaeval Hebrew literature' -- subject(s): Translations into English, Hebrew poetry, Hebrew literature 'An anthology of medieval Hebrew literature' -- subject(s): Translations into English, Translations from Hebrew, Hebrew poetry, Hebrew literature, English poetry, English literature 'Jerusalem curiosities' -- subject(s): History, Shrines, Description and travel, Curiosities and wonders, Anecdotes 'Great Jewish ideas' -- subject(s): Judaism, Collected works
How did World War 2 effect Hebrew literature?
For a start, a lot of Hebrew literature was destroyed by the Nazi regime, including books and manuscripts that cannot be replaced.
Which part of the Hebrew Bible contains great works of Hebrew literature including the Psalms and the Proverbs?
The entire Hebrew Bible is a great work of literature, from God himself. The Psalms and Proverbs are part of the third section of the Hebrew Bible, called Ketuvim (Writings).
Is Hebrew literature is based on the New Testament of the bible?
No, neither the Christian Old or New Testaments play any role in Judaism and Jewish literature.
