Jewish Hebrew Studies in the Czech Lands in the Pre- -Enlightenment and Enlightenment Periods. Part III. Beginnings of Modern Teaching of Hebrew at the Main Jewish School in Prague
Jewish Hebrew Studies in the Czech Lands in the Pre- -Enlightenment and Enlightenment Periods. Part III. Beginnings of Modern Teaching of Hebrew at the Main Jewish School in Prague

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the development of Jewish Hebrew studies in the Czech Lands from the pre-Enlightenment to the Enlightenment period, focusing on the teaching of Hebrew language and grammar at the Main Jewish School in Prague. It introduces the life and work of Wolf Mayer, a prominent Hebrew teacher and grammarian, who authored several textbooks and commentaries on Hebrew and biblical exegesis. It analyzes Mayer's grammar book "Torat Leshon Ivrit", which was based on the works of his predecessors and contemporaries, but also introduced some innovations and modifications. It shows how Mayer applied his knowledge and experience to his pedagogical activities and his contribution to the Haskala movement and the Wissenschaft des Judentums.

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