DESCRIPTION:

This is the first in a two-quarter course designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the phonology, morphology, and syntax of biblical Hebrew. Emphasis will be on reading and translation. In addition to the biblical texts which the text book contains, a number of other texts will be selected from various parts of the Old Testament in order to provide the student with a broad exposure to the different types of biblical literature. Students are expected to enroll fall and winter to complete this course; please note that the class will meet in the Winter Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-2:50 p.m.

The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

The course will provide the student with basic skills in Hebrew grammar needed for teaching and preaching.

The course method is based on preparation of designed lessons before coming to class. The class sessions consist of recitation and discussion of questions and problems, as well as presentation of material as needed. Class will meet for two-hour sessions twice a week.

Elliger, K. and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 5th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1997.

Brown, F.; S. R. Driver; and C. A. Briggs. A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament, with an appendix, containing the Biblical Aramaic. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1996 [original date, 1906].

Yates, K. L. Grammatica Elemental del Hebreo Biblico. (S. Daniel Daglio, tr.), El Paso, Texas: Casa Bautista De Publicaciones.

See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.

Kautzch, E., ed. Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar. (A. E. Cowley, tr.) 2nd edition, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1982.

Landes, George M. A. Student's Vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1961.

Each student is expected to be present at all class sessions with the lessons fully prepared. There will be daily quizzes, a midterm and a final examination.

Spanish.

This two-quarter sequence meets M. Div. core requirement in Hebrew (HEB).

Yes.