Latvia’s three most important published books were a catechistic book, Catechismus Catholicorum in 1585; Continue reading
Category: Language
English Glossary Based on Bible Translation
The first glossary of English words was based on the Bible’s English translation. Continue reading
William Tyndale
William Tyndale (/ˈtɪndəl/; sometimes spelled Tynsdale, Tindall, Tindill, Tyndall; c. 1494 – c. 6 October 1536) was an English scholar who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation in the years leading up to his execution. He is well known for his translation of the Bible into English. Continue reading
Japanese Poetry Collection Manyoshu
A collection of Japanese poetry titled, Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves) is an anthology of 4,500 poems varying from short tanka to long choka forms. Continue reading
Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh was a historical king of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, a major hero in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, and the protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an epic poem written in Akkadian during the late second millennium BC. Continue reading
Metal Pen Was Found in Roman Times
That right folks, the Egyptians were using reed pens long before the Romans began using metal pens. Remember Pompeii, Italy? Continue reading
Hebrew Language Dictionary Machberet Compiled in Spain
The Hebrew language dictionary Machberet containing a lexicon from the Torah and biblical books was compiled by Menakhem ben Saruq, a poet and philologist in Cordoba, Spain in 950. Continue reading
Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh relates to the futile search for immortality of a Sumerian king based on the king who ruled the city of Uruk (Erech) in 2200 BCE. Continue reading
First French Language Novel
The novel Petit Jehan de Saintre, written by Antoine de la Sale was published in 1456. Continue reading
Writing Brush and Ink
The Chinese employed a writing brush and ink as early as circa 1000 BCE. Continue reading