In the Beginning:  A Short History of the Hebrew Language
“Hoffman has a flair for explaining how languages work.”-Times Literary Supplement,“Hoffman does a good job of pointing out the different traditions of biblical Hebrew that existed in antiquity.”-The Jerusalem Post,“A fascinating account of the evolution of Hebrew as a language. Those interested in language are in for a delightful surprise.”-Record-Reviewof Scarsdale, NY,“Those with a passion for Hebrew, linguistics and religious history will probably find much to captivate them.”-Na'amat Woman,“[I]t is written in an energetic style with a commitment to exploring the evolution of Hebrew from ancient times to the present in ways that a broad audience can comprehend. It will be fortunate, indeed, if future efforts can achieve the commendable promise embodied in this volume's title with the clarity and enthusiasm that fill its pages.”-Religious Studies Review,