FINALITÀ
To help students acquire basic skills in reading biblical Hebrew through vocabulary building and the study of grammar.
To read a selection of texts from the Hebrew Bible, understanding the original Author’s words and to enjoy the skill of the Bible’s Hebrew poets.
ARGOMENTI
1. Introduction to the most basic elements of Hebrew grammar with accent on nouns, the “qal stem” of verbs, and sentence structure. 2. Selected readings from the Hebrew Bible. 3. Use of the Hebrew Lexicon and the Bible Works computer program.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be: Able to read and translate simple sentences from the Hebrew Bible; capable of using standard aids such as dictionaries, lexicons and Bible Works software in their future biblical and theological research.
TESTI
Textbook:
Pratico, Gary, and Miles Van Pelt. 2007. Basics of Biblical Hebrew. Grammar. Second Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
Bibliography:
Blenkinsopp, Joseph. 1999. A History of Prophecy in Israel. Louisville: John Knox Press.