Spring 2016/Pasadena

LG806/506

Allen

LG806/506: ADVANCED HEBREW GRAMMAR. (4 Units: 163 Hours). Leslie Allen.

DESCRIPTION: This course investigates the morphology and syntax of Biblical Hebrew. Its approach is largely synchronic, but includes diachronic elements. Grammatical study will be enhanced by relevant reading from Old Testament texts.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated (1) an advanced understanding of Biblical Hebrew; (2) the ability to use reference grammars as part of the exegetical process; (3) competency in understanding a range of Old Testament texts.

COURSE FORMAT: This class meets twice weekly for two-hour sessions for a total of 40 instructional hours in the classroom for lectures and discussion of material read in preparation.

REQUIRED READING:

Joüon, Paul, and T. Muraoka. A Grammar of Biblical Hebrew. 2nd edition. Editrice Pontifico Istituto Biblico, 2006. ISBN: 978-8876536298. Pub. Price 98.00 [539 pp. assigned]. Students are encouraged to purchase BibleWorks, which includes the Joüon-Muraoka Grammar at no charge; the Koehler-Baumgartner lexicon can also be added on to BibleWorks.

Waltke, Bruce K., and M. O’Connor. An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Eisenbrauns, 1990. ISBN: 978-0931464317, Pub. Price $67.50 [50 pp. assigned].

Miller-Naudé, Cynthia, and Z. Zevit. Diachrony in Biblical Hebrew. Eisenbrauns, 2012. ISBN: 978-1575062532. Pub. Price $58.05 [assigned pp. included in articles].

Also articles on particular aspects will be made available on Moodle [238 pp. assigned].

See also the Biblical Division bibliography “Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program” available online and in the Academic Advising office.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Blau, Joshua. Phonology and Morphology of Biblical Hebrew: An Introduction. Eisenbrauns, 2010. ISBN: 978-1575061290, Pub. Price $58.00.

Sáenz-Badillos, Angel. Translated by J. Elwolde. A History of the Hebrew Language. Cambridge University Press, 1996. ISBN: 978-0521556347, Pub. Price $54.99.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

1. Class participation in discussion of set readings and analysis of set OT passages (33%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1-3]. [143 hours].

2. A 1,000-word mid-term paper on the morphology of a prescribed text (25%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1 and 2]. [8 hours].

3. A 1,5000-word end-of-term paper on the morphology and grammar of another prescribed text (40%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1 and 2]. [12 hours].

PREREQUISITES: LG502 and LG502B or written permission of the instructor. No audits.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective. Option to count in the Ancient Near Eastern Studies emphasis, Ancient Context of the Old Testament emphasis, and for the ThM and PhD degrees.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.