![]() For example, we have 26 symbols in our alphabet. With an alphabet, only a few symbols are needed. An alphabet uses a set of symbols to record the basic significant sounds of a spoken language. In contrast, an alphabetic system is easy to learn. Learning all the symbols for thousands of words makes writing and reading difficult skills to acquire. The earliest post-Flood systems of writing appear to have used individual symbols (such as Egyptian hieroglyphs) to represent words. However, a number of writing systems appeared shortly after the Flood. We cannot be certain if the pre-Flood patriarchs knew how to write. ![]() Sample of Egyptian hieroglyphs used to represent alphabetic characters Hughes Published: 4 June 2020 (GMT+10) Figure 1. The world’s oldest alphabet Evidence suggests it may have been developed by the Hebrews, not the Phoenicians, as believed.īy James R.
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