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What do ancient historical texts and modern archaeological research reveal about the origin of the Greek alphabet?

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At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.

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Was the Phoenician writing system a true alphabet? If not, what should it be called instead, and what was the earliest true ...