HEB320/HEB720: Hebrew Reading 4
In Hebrew Reading 4 you will continue to learn Hebrew grammar and vocabulary by translating Genesis 1-4 and selections from Genesis 11–22. Building on what you have learned in Hebrew Reading 1, 2 and 3 you will master Level 4 grammar topics as well as be introduced some of the features of Biblical Hebrew poetry and, upon completion, you will know all vocabulary that appears in the texts from Genesis you have studied.
At a Glance
- Assigned proctor to guide you through the course and provide extra assignments
- Access to all Level 3 text-based resources, audio recordings, videos, and assessment tools
- Access to the BibleMesh Cerego vocabulary learning system for all words from Genesis 37–41 and Deuteronomy 4–6
- $250 per month access to complete the course at your own pace
More Details
In Hebrew Reading 4 you will continue to learn Hebrew grammar and vocabulary by translating Genesis 1-4 and selections from Genesis 11–22. Accessing our online course at your own convenience, you will read text-based resources, watch instructional videos, listen to audio recordings, use our cutting-edge vocabulary building application, and engage our extensive assessment tools. Using this combination of learning methods, you will master Level 4 grammatical concepts and review Level 1, 2 and 3 grammatical concepts. Level 4 also introduces you to some of the features of Biblical Hebrew poetry. You will learn all vocabulary that appears in the texts studied. Your guided reading of these Old Testament chapters will thus deepen your understanding of the structure and forms of Hebrew narrative as well as introduce you to how to read Hebrew poetry.
This course is suitable for you if you have completed Hebrew Reading 3.
Example Timeframe: 10–12 hours per week in order to complete in 16 weeks
Course Overview
You will learn vocabulary words that appear in Genesis 1-4, review the content of Level 1, 2 and 3, and learn key information about the following grammar topics:
- Curse and Oath Clause
- Peh-Nun Introduction
- Peh-Nun Qal
- Peh-Nun Hiphil and Hophal
- Peh-Yod/Waw Introduction
- Peh-Yod/Waw Qal
- Peh-Yod/Waw Hiphil
- Peh-Yod/Waw Hophal
- Peh-Yod/Waw Niphal
- Lamed-Heh Qal
- Lamed-Heh Niphal
- Lamed-Heh Piel and Pual
- Lamed-Heh Hiphil and Hophal
- Lamed-Heh Hithpael
- Weak Verb יכל
- Geminate Qal
- Geminate Niphal
- Geminate Hiphil
- Geminate Hophal
- Additional Geminated Stems
- Double Weak Verbs: Introduction
- Peh-Guttural / Lamed-Heh: Qal, Niphal and Hiphil
- Peh-Nun / Lamed-Heh Qal and Hiphil
Instructors
Dr. Timothy Edwards
Timothy Edwards taught Hebrew at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies and has lectured at the University of Oxford, University of Bristol, and various Bible schools in central Europe. He completed his graduate studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Oxford. He is the author of Exegesis in the Targum of Psalms (Gorgias Press, 2007) amongst other publications. He is currently Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews in Moscow, Idaho.
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Dr. Timothy Edwards
Timothy Edwards taught Hebrew at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies and has lectured at the University of Oxford, University of Bristol, and various Bible schools in central Europe. He completed his graduate studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Oxford. He is the author of Exegesis in the Targum of Psalms (Gorgias Press, 2007) amongst other publications.
