This important addition to the field of palaeography presents a well-illustrated history in the development of the ancient Hebrew Script. This work starts at the beginning of Hebrew Script, forges through the Second Temple period, and then deals with all the periods following it. The author presents the basic rules of Hebrew palaeography, and a method for the analysis of letter-forms, as well as instructions for Hebrew calligraphy and the design of Hebrew letters, inscriptions and typefaces.
This work includes over 480 illustrations showing thousands of Hebrew letters. It is an ideal reference work for biblical scholars and students of ancient calligraphy.