Hebrew 2: Morphology

OT 2C03

Spring 2022

This course is a continuation of OT 1B03. It assumes that the student has an awareness of the material taught in that course.

Although OT 2C03 can function as a self-contained, totally asynchronous online course, weekly online (Zoom) workshops will be available for students to clarify concepts, ask questions, and interact with the professor and other students. While attendance is not required, students who show up typically do much better in the course.

This course continues to build upon the students’ understanding of biblical Hebrew morphology and syntax in order to enable them to translate and sight-read Hebrew texts with greater understanding. It also further develops the students’ Hebrew vocabulary. This course will greatly enhance their capacity for study in the biblical texts and prove a tremendous aid to interpretation.

Knowing

To understand and recognize the forms (morphology) of Hebrew words as they are used in various ways in sentences
To deepen understanding of Hebrew syntax/grammar
To continue to build a solid basic vocabulary of Classical Hebrew words

Being

To embrace the value of understanding the original language in exegeting the biblical text
To enrich one’s understanding of another culture through knowledge of that culture’s language
To deepen one’s relationship with God through interacting with Scripture.

Doing

To engage with the Scriptures in their original language and context
To be able to translate most Hebrew passages into English in a way that reflects their original meaning
To develop the ability to read directly from the Hebrew Scriptures
To develop skills in using grammars and dictionaries when translating and interpreting Hebrew texts