Course Summary

Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, translation, and application 

An introduction to Hebrew grammar, vocabulary, and issues of translation and exegesis.  The course is organized in 3 modules: (1) Grammar, (2) Working with Biblical Hebrew Texts, and (3) Translation, Exegesis, and Application. 3 undergraduate semester credits.  Prerequisite: Heb 100.  No credit awarded with former BRS 9. 

Objectives

• Explain the grammar of biblical Hebrew (Module 1)

• Analyze the structure of a Hebrew text (Module 2)

• Demonstrate the relationship of linguistic study to exegesis (Module 3) 

Credit.  Credit for the course requires a score of 70% or greater on 3 multiple choice examinations and two research papers. A sample exam problem is given below.

The normal word order in Hebrew is (A) object, subject, verb, (B) object, verb, subject, (C) subject, verb, object, (D) verb, subject, object. 

Resources.  Text-type resources are found in the Electronic Collection; research needs are in the Electronic collections and the NU online library.