Ancient History

adjective describing something as very old or belonging to a former time

• The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia is known for its advanced irrigation systems.
• I love visiting ancient ruins and imagining what life was like back then.
• That new restaurant downtown has some ancient vibes, like it's been there forever.
• Her knowledge of literature is like tapping into an ancient well of wisdom.

noun a sacred text of Christianity comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Bible

• The Bible is considered a sacred text in Christianity.
• I like to read the Bible before bed.
• Some people swear by the Bible as their go-to guide.
• For her, the Bible was like a roadmap for life.

noun a male given name

• Jeremiah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, known for his prophecies of doom and destruction.
• Have you met Jeremiah? He's the new guy in accounting.
• Jeremiah is always the life of the party, he's so fun to hang out with.
• She felt like Jeremiah, constantly warning others of the dangers ahead but never being listened to.

noun a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'drawn out of the water'; in the Bible, Moses was a prophet and leader who led the Israelites out of Egypt

• Moses is a central figure in the Abrahamic religions, known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt.
• Did you know that Moses is also mentioned in the Quran?
• Moses was like the OG leader, man.
• She parted the crowd like Moses parting the Red Sea.

noun a Hebrew word meaning 'instruction' or 'teaching', referring to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible

• The Torah is the central reference of the religious Judaic tradition.
• My grandmother reads the Torah every Saturday at the synagogue.
• I borrowed a Torah from the library to learn more about Judaism.
• In times of trouble, she turned to the Torah for guidance and wisdom.

noun the study of Sanskrit language and literature

• Sanskritology is the study of the Sanskrit language and literature.
• I find Sanskritology to be a fascinating field of study.
• Some people think Sanskritology is just old language stuff.
• Exploring Sanskritology is like delving into the roots of ancient wisdom.

noun a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'

• Aaron is a diligent student who always excels in his studies.
• I heard Aaron aced the exam without even studying.
• Aaron is a total boss when it comes to academics.
• Aaron's intelligence shines like a beacon in a sea of mediocrity.

noun a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning 'father of many.'

• Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.
• Have you read about Abraham Lincoln's life?
• Abraham is known as Honest Abe.
• The legacy of Abraham Lincoln continues to inspire generations.

noun a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'exalted father'

• Abram is a common Hebrew name often used in biblical contexts.
• Hey, have you met Abram? He's the new guy in accounting.
• Abram is the man! He always knows how to have a good time.
• In the game of chess, the Abram piece can move diagonally across the board.