[b-hebrew] sophit letters f/u on ayin
George Athas
George.Athas at moore.edu.au
Thu May 28 17:49:48 EDT 2009
David,
Yes, I think you've got Naveh's argument correct. However, I'd want to nuance what he says a little more. I wouldn't say that there was a distinct linear-like development from a sophit-like form to a medial-like form. Even in early inscriptions that use the Palaeo-Hebrew script, you can find kaph, mem, nun, and the like with a bit of a curve on them. So, even in the earliest stages, there is a 'cursive' tendency. On that basis, I think we can talk about different options for writing letter forms.
Regards,
GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
www.moore.edu.au
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