Hebrew literature

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Hebrew literature consists of stories, poems, religious studies, and other works written in Hebrew, one of the oldest living languages. The Hebrew Bible, which Christians call the Old Testament, is the greatest product of Hebrew literature. Through the centuries, many Hebrew works were written by Jews living in Europe. Today, Israeli writers produce most Hebrew literature.

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