Fall 2009

FTX

Beginning Hebrew

Dearman

 

LG502A + B: Beginning Hebrew, J. Andrew Dearman                                                                                                 

Description: This two-quarter course is designed to introduce the student to the essentials of classical Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. The student will also learn to use basic lexical and exegetical tools related to reading and interpreting Hebrew texts.

Significance for Life and Ministry: Hebrew offers students a first-hand relationship to the text of the Old Testament and gives them added resources for its interpretation.

Learning Outcomes: Students who have successfully completed the two-quarter course will demonstrate that they can (1) identify and parse the basic parts of speech in Hebrew (2) read Hebrew aloud, (3) translate biblical passages with the aid of a lexicon and concordance, (4) use a reference grammar and related sources to pursue more advanced grammatical and syntactical matters.

COURSE FORMAT: The class will meet for 3.5 hours on Tuesday evenings during the Fall and Winter Quarters.

REQUIRED READING:

502A + B; Pratico, Gary and Miles Van Pelt, Basics of Biblical Hebrew (2^nd edition; Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007);

Ibid, Basics of Biblical Hebrew Workbook (2^nd edition; Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007);

 

502B; Brown, F., S.R. Driver, C.A. Briggs. A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers, 1996. ISBN: 1565632060

 

Elliger K. and W. Rudolph, Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. American Bible Society, 1997. ISBN: 3438052229 (soft back) or 9783438052186 (hardback) or Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990. ISBN: 3438052199

        

 

Recommended Reading:

Einspahr, Bruce. Index to Brown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (Chicago: Moody Press, 1977);

Waltke, Bruce K. and M. O’Connor. An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax (Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 1990);

Software for parsing the Hebrew Bible (Accordance or Bible Works);

Students should take note of the exegetical tools listed in the Biblical Division bibliography “Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program (or: http://www.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/062/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html)

 

Assignments:

1.     Weekly reading, some memorization of paradigms, translation, and required attendance.

2.     Weekly quizzes (50%). Make-up allowed for approved absences only.

3.     Final examination (50%).

 

Prerequisites: None

Relationship to the Curriculum: 8-unit course meets M.Div./MATBS for Hebrew; M.A.: Elec.

Final Examination: Yes

 

Note: This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design, but is subject to modification. (08/09)