Did Adam Speak Hebrew?

The ancient rabbis believed there was linguistic proof that the first man spoke Hebrew with God. Why?

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Mosaic reader Rod Elkin writes:

Your column about the Canaanite sentence on the ancient lice comb was fascinating. It brings to mind the question: what was the language in which God spoke with Adam?

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Got a question for Philologos? Ask him yourself at philologos@mosaicmagazine.com.

Mosaic reader Rod Elkin writes:

Your column about the Canaanite sentence on the ancient lice comb was fascinating. It brings to mind the question: what was the language in which God spoke with Adam?

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