To: "b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org" <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Use of cognate languages in the interpretation of Biblical Hebrew
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:56:26 -0600
On 22 Oct 2008 at 15:21, George Athas wrote:
> > Check out almost anything by Mitchell Dahood.
>
> Nonetheless, be wary of Dahood's interpretations. While there is a
> freshness to his results, I feel that sometimes he might be blurring the
> distinction between Hebrew and Ugaritic a little too much, such that Hebrew
> becomes Ugaritic in thin disguise. His approach is, however, intriguing.
>
Agreed, and thanks for the caveat. I was referring to the fact that he most
always explains
his rationale for using cognate languages as much as he does.
Dave Washburn
"I'll hold the nail. And when I nod my head, you hit it with the hammer."