Biblical Hebrew Forum

["James Spinti" <JSpinti AT Eisenbrauns.com>]

You know, that is an uncalled for ad hominem. The tone you are taking
unfortunately sounds like you know it all and everybody else doesn't
have a clue.

The weight of evidence in published works heavily leans towards
Randall's statements; the last 150 years of work on the Semitic
languages backs him up. The only places you find people disagreeing with
the weight of evidence is on e-lists such as this one. Usually the
people disagreeing have not done extensive study in linguistics, but
have a predetermined understanding and are seeking to get proselytes.

For those who haven't studied Hebrew or linguistics formally, please be
aware that Randall's views are the generally accepted ones by those who
have devoted many years of their lives to the study of ancient
languages.  

If the moderators would care to weigh in here, it would probably be
beneficial to the many on this list who are confused at this point.

James

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-----Original Message-----
From: b-hebrew-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:b-hebrew-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of James Christian
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 4:28 AM
To: Randall Buth
Cc: Hebrew
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Reflection on Randall's Statement

For the benefit of the layman who may read this and think Randall
actually
knows what he's talking about I would present this question to Randall
so
that the layman can see how and if he can even answer it:

Akkadian being a dead language on what transliteration evidence are you
basing your 'knowledge' of Akkadian pronunciation?

James Christian
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