Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (AL1600A)

Content

This unit introduces students to Biblical Hebrew as a basis for enhanced study of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and for further study of Biblical Hebrew. Its primary focus is foundational Hebrew vocabulary, grammar and syntax. Translation of selected biblical texts into English is an important component of the unit.

Learning outcomes

Pedagogy

Synchronous and asynchronous. Pre-recorded readings, weekly tutorials, guided reading and class exercises.

Indicative Bibliography

Brown, Francis, Driver, S and Briggs, C. A Hebrew and English lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996.

Chisholm, R. B. Jr. From Exegesis to Exposition: A Practical Guide to Using Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

Clines, David J A (ed.). The Concise Dictionary of Classical Hebrew. (2 vols) Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2009.

Fields, Lee. Hebrew for the Rest of Us. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008.

Holladay, William L., A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Leiden: Brill, 1989.

Joüon, P. and Muraoka, T. A Grammar of Biblical Hebrew. Rome: Editrice Pontificio Instituto Biblico, 2006.

Kelley, Page H. Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992.

Kelley, Page H., Burden, T and Crawford, T. A Handbook to Biblical Hebrew. An Introductory Grammar. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994.

Ross, A. P. Introducing Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001.

Handouts, and articles from various texts will be distributed.

Assessment