Polis - The Jerusalem Institute of Languages and Humanities

Dear friends, as spring passes its summit, it's time to plan your summer adventure! Wherever you are, Polis has something for explorers of the ancient languages — Dallas, Rome, Jerusalem, and online. Find the links in the first comment, and feel free to share!

We are delighted to announce the publication of "The Names of Jerusalem" — a collaborative work by three distinguished scholars exploring the rich toponymy of this sacred city across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. A must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what a name can hold. Please feel free to share! https://www.polisjerusalem.org/resource/the-names-of-jerusalem/

Let's talk love, shall we?
What does it mean to love fully?
The Bible holds the answer — and here is Professor Christophe Rico to unveil it for you!

Shema Israel: Heart, Soul, and the Missing "Mind" What you’ll learn in this study:The Mystery of 'Ahab: Why the Greek verb agapan (ἀγαπᾶν) was chosen to translate the Hebrew word for love.The 3 vs. 4 Element...

Dear friends,
We are pleased to announce that the scholarship application deadline for our Graduate Programs has been extended to >>>>April 15

Dear friends, take a look at our brand new Academic Brochure – https://www.polisjerusalem.org/resource/academic-brochure-2026-2027
The registration for the next academic year Graduate Programs is open! Please find all the relevant information and the application form on our website – https://www.polisjerusalem.org/programs/academic
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Our beautiful students not only sing in Classical languages but also add a touch of classical grandeur to the well known modern scenes. Behold! Pater tuus sum ego!

STAR WARS in Latin Scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes BackTurn on subtitles to read along!Read about the translation here: https://substack.com//p-18914...

The final assignments period at Polis – here is the beautiful manuscript of the Ancient Greek composition by our student, Quentin Demangeot.

“Open my eyes that I may behold wonders…” (Psalm 119:18)

Dear friends, we're excited to announce a new online course at Polis: Discovering the Psalms!
Join us for 40 hours of guided exploration as we journey through the Book of Psalms. This course offers a comprehensive introduction covering the Psalms' historical context, overall structure, poetic techniques, and major psalm types. Feel free to share!

Dear friends! Curious about our brand new Ancient Greek Thematic Dictionary? Here's a recent interview with Christophe Rico where he discusses the project in detail.

The Ancient Greek Thematic Dictionary with Christophe Rico In this episode of The Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin talks with Christophe Rico about his new Ancient Greek Thematic Dictionary.Christophe Rico is a ling...

Dear friends, this spring you can learn four Semitic languages with us – online: whether it's ancient Akkadian with its cuneiform script or modern Spoken Arabic. All courses are fully immersive and exercise all four language skills. Feel free to share!

Why Muslims Believe that Jesus Did Not Die?🤔

Does the Quran Actually Deny Jesus' Death Many muslims assume the Quran explicitly denies the crucifixion of Jesus. But is this actually found in the original Arabic text? In this video, we return to...