Sign Language
When thinking of languages, we tend to think about common spoken languages, such as FIGS (French, Italian, German & Spanish) commonly used in Europe or CJK (Chinese, Japanese & Korean), which are East Asian languages. But there are many languages “spoken” all over the world, in different variations but without sound. These are the sign […]
Language and Dialogue
Some argue that language is the greatest invention of humanity. Language enables the transfer of complex thoughts between humans, allowing for shared creation and advancement. One would think that the ability to convey complex messages would lead to better communication, resulting in understanding and tolerance, but it is clear that this is not the case. […]
Lingua Franca – English?
The term Lingua Franca originated from a nickname for European people called “Franks”, a nickname given by the Arabs to European people in the Middle Ages (Franks was earlier in history associated with 3rd century Germanic tribes, but in the Lingua Franca context it’s associated with the Arab nickname). Lingua Franca developed during the Middle […]
Septuagint – The Greek Bible Translation
The most translated book in the world is the Bible. The first known translation of the Torah (the first five books of the Bible) is called the Septuagint and is a Greek translation. This translation has tremendous importance in the analysis and study of the Bible and even in the preservation of the Hebrew text. […]