Fall 2004/Pasadena
LG502A
Galán
LG502A: HEBREO ELEMENTAL [Beginning Hebrew]. Benjamín
Galán.
DESCRIPTION:
- This is the first half of a two-quarter introduction to biblical
Hebrew; the second half of the course will be offered in the Winter quarter.
Students enrolling in the Fall quarter are expected to complete their study in
the Winter quarter with the same instructor. No transferring between sections
is permitted. The course will seek to develop the mastery of elementary Hebrew
grammar and vocabulary, and translation of exercises from the textbook and the
Hebrew Bible as well as provide an introduction to the use of reference
material for the reading and translation of Hebrew. At the end of the course,
the student will be able to read and translate portions of the Hebrew Bible for
the purpose of exegeting the material.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The study of biblical Hebrew will help students to better handle
the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). Almost two thirds of the Scriptures were
written in Hebrew. Learning this language will open a window into the culture
and history of the biblical text, enabling us to deal with Scripture more
correctly. In this introductory course the students will lay the linguistic
foundations for future exegetical courses.
COURSE FORMAT:
- This course will meet twice a week for two-hour sessions. We will
introduce two new lessons from the textbook in each class by means of class
presentations. Each lesson will be followed by selected exercises, which will
be examples for students' homework.
REQUIRED READING:
- Elliger, Karl and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica
Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990.
- Lambdin, Thomas O. Introducción al hebreo bíblico.
Estella (Navarra): Editorial Verbo Divino, 2001.
- Vázquez Allegue, Jaime. Diccionario bíblico
hebreo-español español-hebreo. Estella (Navarra): Editorial
Verbo Divino, 2002.
- See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic
Advising office.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Williams, Ronald J. Hebrew Syntax: An Outline. Toronto:
University of Toronto Press, 1976.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Attend class on time every session. See Fuller's official position about
attendance in the 2004-2005 Student Handbook.
- Read the lessons in the textbook that will be covered that day.
- Vocabulary quizzes.
- Complete the exercises that are assigned and be prepared to hand them in on
request.
- Take four (4) tests during the term.
- Take a final exam.
PREREQUISITES:
- Spanish. No audits.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- The two-course sequence meets M. Div. core requirement in Hebrew
(HEB).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.