The Aramaic and Palestinian Targum

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The book delves into the historical context of Targum, highlighting its significance as a translation of the Hebrew Torah into Aramaic and Palestinian dialects. It emphasizes that these versions are among the oldest and most utilized, tracing their origins back to the Israelite exile in Babylon around 597 BCE. During this period, Aramaic emerged as the dominant language among the Hebrews, leading to a decline in everyday Hebrew usage, which became primarily a scholarly language reserved for the priestly class.