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 922-126 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew

Note

This subject is offered by the United Faculty of Theology as part of the Melbourne College of Divinity and special entry conditions apply. Students should read the introduction to 'Theology' in this handbook for further information.

Availability

1st and 2nd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Prof Howard Wallace

Prerequisites

None

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

This subject is an introduction to Biblical Hebrew. It covers some essential elements of the grammar of Biblical Hebrew and introduces some basic vocabulary. It introduces students to aspects of translation of Biblical Hebrew as well as the main lexical aids. It is offered as the first part of a two subject sequence, the second part being Biblical Hebrew: The Book of Ruth.

Assessment

Written work which may comprise weekly exercises and vocabulary tests, and a 2-hour examination.

Prescribed Texts
  • P Broughton, Biblical Hebrew Grammar. Whitley College 1991.
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