{"title":"Lewis Glinert","description":"\u003cp\u003eLewis Glinert offers insightful works that delve into the rich world of language and culture, with a particular focus on Hebrew. His writing combines scholarly knowledge with accessible storytelling, making complex subjects engaging for a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect educational texts that explore linguistic history, cultural evolution, and the interplay between language and identity. Glinert's books serve as a valuable resource for anyone interested in language studies or the heritage of Hebrew.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-story-of-hebrew-by-lewis-glinert-9780691183091","title":"The Story of Hebrew","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Hebrew\u003c\/em\u003e explores the extraordinary hold that Hebrew has had on Jews and Christians, who have invested it with a symbolic power far beyond that of any other language in history. Preserved by the Jews across two millennia, Hebrew endured long after it ceased to be a mother tongue, resulting in one of the most intense textual cultures ever known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHebrew was a bridge to Greek and Arab science, and it unlocked the biblical sources for Jerome and the Reformation. Kabbalists and humanists sought philosophical truth in it, and Colonial Americans used it to shape their own Israelite political identity. Today, it is the first language of millions of Israelis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA major work of scholarship, \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Hebrew\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable account of what one language has meant and continues to mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471830466796,"sku":"9780691183091","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691183091-the-story-of-hebrew.jpg?v=1775258797"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lewis-glinert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}