A8112 – Introduction to Biblical Hebrew

Unit Code

A8112

Unit Name

Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (postgraduate)

Unit Weighting

9  Credit Points

Type of Unit

Foundational

Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

Nil

Academic Staff

Professor Rifaat Ebied, FAHA,   BA (Hons), Ain Shams University Cairo,
Foundation Professor of Semitic Studies, University of Sydney

Curriculum Objectives

This Course Unit introduces students to the basic elements of Biblical Hebrew. It enables students to read Hebrew Biblical texts with the use of dictionaries and grammars.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:
1) Memorize sufficient vocabulary to translate selected Biblical Hebrew passages.
2) Recognize basic Biblical Hebrew grammar and syntax.
3) Translate, parse and analyse simple Biblical Hebrew into English.
4) Use Biblical Hebrew dictionaries and concordances.
5) Employ their knowledge to read critical exegetical commentaries on biblical texts.

Content

1. Hebrew alphabet, basic Biblical Hebrew grammar and syntax.
2. Lexical and grammatical study of selected Hebrew texts.
3. Translation of selected Biblical Hebrew texts.
4. Introduction to the use of Biblical Hebrew /English dictionaries and concordances.