DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the essential elements of the phonology, morphology and syntax of biblical Aramaic, using the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel.

Since a portion of the Old Testament is written in Aramaic, an ability to exegete this material is dependent upon a knowledge of the grammar of that language. This course will provide that skill, a requisite one for a student desiring to pursue a career of teaching in the area of Old Testament studies.

The course will meet twice weekly in two-hour sessions of recitation.

Elliger, K. and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1983.

Bush, F. W. Aramaic Workbook. Fuller Syllabus.

Rosenthal, Franz. A Grammar of Biblical Aramaic. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 1968.

Assigned lessons from Aramaic Workbook will be prepared before coming to class.

LG502 or equivalent; transcript evidence of prior study to audit this class.

Satisfies the Aramaic language requirement for Ph.D. in Old Testament. Elective for M.Div. Requisite course for M.A. in Semitic Languages and Literatures.

Yes.