Grammatical Thought, Medieval Byzantium, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HEBREW LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS Volume 2 G–O (original) (raw)

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The history of Hebrew language theory in medieval Byzantium is divided into two key periods: the period of Transmission in the 11th century, which focused on the transfer of Karaite heritage, and the period of Independent Creativity from the 12th to the 15th century, characterized by significant contributions primarily from Karaite scholars. The grammatical discussions of the time were informed by few known treatises, biblical commentaries, and halakhic texts. Important figures include Tuviya ben Moshe and Aharon ben Yosef, whose works reflect a blend of Andalusian grammar influences and unique linguistic concepts, exemplifying the evolution of Hebrew grammar in the Byzantine context.