Regarding the origin of aleph things were clear cut, we know aleph means ox and the early forms of aleph clearly depict an ox head. Where did the next letter bet come from? Here we begin to see that things are not so obvious. If … Continue reading Origins of the Hebrew Aleph-Bet (Part 2, Bet)
Ever wondered how the letters of the Hebrew alphabet originated? To answer this we need to briefly look at how writing originated in general. Writing had its beginnings in drawing. Stone age man used paintings or drawings to illustrate events and as mnemonics for the … Continue reading Origins of the Hebrew Aleph-Bet (Part 1, Aleph)
Ivri Anochi 