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1. European Romantic Period

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   Nationalism and Folklore
   The Romantic focus on unique national character fostered intense interest in folklore, mythology, and vernacular languages. Scholars such as the Brothers Grimm diligently collected fairy tales, viewing them not as mere entertainment but as the pure, untainted linguistic bedrock of the Volksgeist (spirit of the people). The standardization of the…

2. Latin Alphabet

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   Medieval Modifications and Glyphic Evolution
   During the Middle Ages, scribal conventions introduced significant variation and expansion. The need to transcribe vernacular languages with phonemes not present in Classical Latin drove innovations.
   The Introduction of $\text{J}$ and $\text{U}$

3. Liturgical Languages

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   The Phenomenon of Linguistic Inertia
   Linguistic inertia refers to the religious body's resistance to fully transitioning to vernacular languages, even when intelligibility is severely compromised. A principal argument favoring inertia is the concept of Lexicographical Fidelity. It is believed that many theological concepts possess no truly equivalent term in modern, secular lexicons. For instance, the …

4. Print Revolution

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   | Primary Language | Latin | Latin and Vernaculars |
   The ability to print religious texts, such as the Bible and devotional aids, in local vernacular languages, circumvented the clerical monopoly on interpreting the Latin Vulgate. This democratization of access to scripture fundamentally challenged the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church [3].
   Cognitive Impact and Reading Culture