Elia Levita
Renaissance Hebrew grammarian
Born
February 13th, 1469
556 years ago
Died
1549
476 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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A prominent figure in Renaissance Hebrew studies, contributed significantly to Hebrew grammar and literature. Authored pivotal works including the 'Bialik' and the 'Mikhlol', which served as important reference texts for Hebrew grammar. Made strides in the standardization of Hebrew syntax and morphology, influencing future generations of Jewish scholars. Engaged in the revival of Hebrew as a literary language during a time when it was primarily used for religious texts.
Authored 'Mikhlol', a Hebrew grammar text
Contributed to the standardization of Hebrew language
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