LG502B
Beetley
LG502B: BEGINNING HEBREW. Michael R. Beetley.
DESCRIPTION:
- This is the second quarter of a two-quarter course which provides
an introduction to Biblical Hebrew which will enhance the student's exegesis of
the Old Testament. The student will be given a descriptive overview of the
language, and will be expected to master its fundamental features. Students
will also be introduced to basic grammatical and lexical reference
tools.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- If thorough knowledge of the scriptures is essential for the
minister, understanding them in their original languages must be considered of
great importance. To this end, familiarity with Hebrew will provide the
minister with an invaluable resource for exegesis of the Old Testament,
critical use of advanced study tools and commentaries, evaluation of English
translations, and appreciation of the artistry of the Hebrew text.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet twice weekly, two hours per session.
REQUIRED READING:
- Beetley, Michael R. Supplemental Materials for the Study of
Biblical Hebrew. Photocopied materials available in bookstore.
- Brown, Francis, S. R. Driver, and Charles A. Briggs, eds. A Hebrew and
English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1979.
- Elliger, Karl, and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica
Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990.
- Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville:
Abingdon, 1995.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Einspahr, B. Index to Brown, Driver and Briggs' Hebrew
Lexicon. Chicago: Moody Press, 1977.
- Landes, George M. A Student's Vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew. New
York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1961.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Students are expected to complete the exercises from the
Grammar as subjects are covered in class. There will be frequent
announced quizzes and tests, given in class. The emphasis will be on
encouraging mastery of the most important material by continuous practice and
review.
PREREQUISITES:
- LG502A. Only students who were registered in the fall quarter of
this section may register for this class. Audits allowed only with previous
study of Hebrew.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Two-course sequence meets M. Div. core requirement in Hebrew (HEB).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.