Introduction to the study of Hebrew Samaritan language

Abstract

The study of Samaritan Hebrew is considered an important field of research, especially regarding its grammar, which has not received sufficient attention from scholars. The study of languages of the "Holy Scriptures," including Samaritan Hebrew, is of great significance. The Samaritans still possess the oldest Torah manuscript in the world, written in their language. This language is unique as it is the language of symbols, where each letter represents a part of the human body, and it is believed to be the first alphabet used by mankind. Some may confuse Samaritan Hebrew with Hebrew or Aramaic, but this language has its distinct characteristics and a history deeply rooted in humanity's past. Through this humble research, we aim to shed light on some of these unique features and clarify the existence of Samaritan Hebrew, which differs from Hebrew in terms of script, pronunciation, and grammatical rules."