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INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW The Vancouver School of Theology Instructor: Rahel Halabe HB2051 Summer 2004 Purpose: To gain a basic understanding of the rudiments of biblical Hebrew grammar and vocabulary. The goal is not a complete mastery of the language, but a sufficient grasp of Hebrew to be used as a tool in exegetical study. On completing the course the students should be able to read and understand simple biblical Hebrew prose with the help of a lexicon. They should also show the emergence of critical examination of Biblical translations, and when very different interpretations occur, the detection of the lexical and grammatical reasons that might have allowed for such differences. Competence Objectives: A knowledge (practical rather than theoretical) of Hebrew, its most frequent vocabulary and basic grammar needed to access a straight forward Biblical text. Format: Summer Intensive: 100 hours (5 hours daily for 4 weeks). Class format is mixed, making use of lecture, cooperative verses (verbs, nouns, syntax etc.) analysis, comparing translations, guided individual work (and possibly some singing). Content: Introduction to basic Biblical Hebrew grammar and vocabulary; patterns of Hebrew word and sentence formation; 5 (of the 7) Hebrew verb stems and its elusive tense system; some examples of the problems in the translation of a Biblical Hebrew text. Expectations of the Student: Regular attendance is critical. Active participation and regular homework are also essential elements for this language course. (Students are expected to dedicate about 3 hours daily for study at home!) Evaluation: Written examination. Credits: 6 Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Hebrew letters and vowels and the ability to read (even if slowly). Suggested Text to Prepare your Reading: :- Teach Yourself to Read Hebrew - Simon, EKS Publishing, Oakland Ca. (or any other). Course Texts: - Material prepared by instructor. - Simon, Resnikoff & Motzkin, The First Hebrew Primer, EKS Publishing Co. (This relatively simple textbook was chosen to reinforce material taught in class and serves as a user friendly reference book. More advanced textbooks, are not required, but will be introduced and students who wish to use them will be encouraged to do so). - W. Holladay, A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, Leiden, 1971. - Any English translation.
Additional Note: This course or its equivalent is required of all M.Div. students. Full-time students take it in their second year. It is designed to be followed by an exegetical course using Hebrew. (Students wishing to substitute Greek for Hebrew may do so; they should, however, speak to one of the Biblical faculty as early as possible, since this option has implications for programme planning. Revised 2/2004 |
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