LG525
Bush
LG525: BIBLICAL ARAMAIC. Frederic W. Bush.
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.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- 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.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet twice weekly in two-hour sessions of
recitation.
REQUIRED READING:
- 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.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Assigned lessons from Aramaic Workbook will be prepared
before coming to class.
PREREQUISITES:
- LG502 or equivalent; transcript evidence of prior study to audit
this class.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- 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.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.