| Unit name | Introduction to Hebrew 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS20187 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. John Lyons |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Introduction to Hebrew 1 – THRS20186 |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Building on Introduction to Hebrew 1 this unit aims to develop additional knowledge of Biblical Hebrew with a view to reading a selection of short biblical passages in Hebrew in the last two thirds or so of the Unit. To that end, the Unit centres once more almost exclusively on one book (J.D. Martin, Davidson's Introductory Hebrew Grammar [Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 27th edition, 1993], Lessons 12-25). This accurate and interesting volume provides relevant grammar and vocabulary, and it then tackles excerpts from Genesis, 1 Samuel, Isaiah and Jeremiah. The Hebrew Scriptures or Old Testament were originally written almost entirely in Hebrew. This Unit brings students to a position where they can begin to read the Hebrew Scriptures in the original language and gain the obvious advantages that affords in terms of the nuances, interconnections, and poetry of the texts themselves.
On successful completion of this unit student will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the vocabulary, syntax and grammar of Biblical Hebrew, and be able to translate straightforward passages from the Hebrew Scriptures into English.
2 x 2 hour seminar shared with equivalent units at levels 4 and 6
This unit will be assessed summatively by one class test lasting 2 hours (100%), testing understanding of the vocabulary, syntax and grammar of Biblical Hebrew, as well as the ability to translate straightforward passages from the Hebrew Scriptures into English.
J. Campbell, Deciphering the Dead Sea Scrolls (Oxford: Blackwell, 2002); R.J. Coggins, Introducing the Old Testament (2nd edition; Oxford: OUP, 2000); K. Doob Sakenfeld (ed), New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible (2nd edition; volumes 1-5; Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2006-9); J.D. Martin, Davidson’s Introductory Hebrew Grammar (27th edition; Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1993)
