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A Compendious Hebrew Lexicon Adapted to the English Language A Compendious Hebrew Lexicon Adapted to the English Language

This is the first edition of Samuel Pike's Hebrew lexicon, designed for English speakers. Published in 1802 by William Hilliard for the University (likely Cambridge), each page features a notched tab and handwritten Hebrew index, suggesting a practical tool for language learning or scriptural study.

A Hebrew Chrestomathy: Designed as an Introduction to a Course of Hebrew Study A Hebrew Chrestomathy: Designed as an Introduction to a Course of Hebrew Study

This is the third edition of Moses Stuart's Hebrew Chrestomathy, a textbook designed to introduce students to the study of the Hebrew language. Published in 1838, this book likely contains selections of Hebrew texts with accompanying grammatical explanations and exercises, serving as a foundational resource for Hebrew language learning.

A Hebrew Grammar Without Points A Hebrew Grammar Without Points

This is the first edition of the first Hebrew grammar written by an American-born scholar, published in 1803. This work is notable for its innovative approach to teaching Hebrew without the use of vowel points, a significant contribution to Hebrew language pedagogy.

A Hebrew Grammar Without Points A Hebrew Grammar Without Points

This is a book containing a Hebrew grammar, notable for omitting vowel points. It represents a second edition of an earlier work by an American-born scholar, John Smith. The book aims to teach Hebrew grammar without the use of vowel points, a method that could be particularly useful for those learning the language. Published in 1810.

An Easy Introduction to the Knowledge of the Hebrew Language Without the Points An Easy Introduction to the Knowledge of the Hebrew Language Without the Points

This book provides a simplified introduction to learning Hebrew, omitting the traditional vowel points. Published circa 1812, it likely aimed to make Hebrew accessible to beginners without prior knowledge of the complex vowel system. The book's design and content would reflect the pedagogical approaches prevalent at the time.