General Catalog for 2009-10

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(HEBR) Biblical Hebrew

2103.0 Elementary Hebrew I

An introduction to biblical Hebrew. This course focuses on the

grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible with emphasis on

translating from Hebrew to English.

Fall

2113.0 Elementary Hebrew II

A continuation of HEBR 2103, with added attention given to translating

Hebrew narrative. The class will translate Jonah and selected texts

from Genesis or Exodus. Prerequisite: HEBR 2013.

Spring

3103.0 Hebrew Reading I

An intermediate-level reading course emphasizing the translation of

Hebrew narrative. The class will translate Ruth and other selected

narrative texts. The course also includes an introduction to textual

criticism. Prerequisite: HEBR 2113.

Fall Even Yrs

3113.0 Hebrew Reading II

A continuation of HEBR 3103. Both narrative and poetic texts will be

studied. Prerequisite: HEBR 3103.

Spring Odd Yrs

4103.0 Hebrew Exegesis I

An intermediate-level Hebrew exegesis course focusing on the develop-

ment of the student's exegetical skills with narrative texts in the

Old Testament. Prerequisite: HEBR 2113.

Fall Odd Yrs

4113.0 Hebrew Exegesis II

An advanced-level Hebrew exegesis course focusing on the development

of the student's exegetical skills with prophetic and poetic texts in

the Old Testament. Prerequisite: HEBR 4103.

Spring Even Yrs