Biblical Hebrew I #
Cantonese/Mandarin
粵語/華語
3 Credit Hours
3 學分
12-week online course
12周在線課程
About 4 hours of recorded video lectures and online interaction each week
每周約4小時的講座視頻和在線互動
Choice of Cantonese or Mandarin Video Lectures
自選粵語或華語視頻講座
Assignments may be submitted in Chinese or English
作業可以中文或英文提交
COURSE DESCRIPTION
課程簡介
Part one of a two-semester course designed to provide an introduction to the grammar, syntax, and translation of biblical Hebrew. It provides the foundation for proper exegetical study of the Hebrew Old Testament, particularly in a ministerial context. The first semester focuses on the rudiments of Hebrew and beginning translation and vocalization.
為期兩個學期課程的第一部分，旨在介紹聖經希伯來語的語法、集中在事工中實用聖經研究的基礎。第一學期的重點是希伯來語的基礎知識、發音和翻譯。
COURSE OBJECTIVES
課程目的
Upon completion of this two-semester course the student will have built a reasonable, but incomplete, foundation for the exegesis of the Hebrew Bible. These rudimentary skills will provide a basic framework for an understanding of the exegetical task and the tools used in its performance. To show competence, the student is expected to:
- Pronounce Hebrew words and read Hebrew sentences with reasonable fluency.
- Understand and demonstrate basic knowledge of Hebrew grammar.
- Understand basic principles of syntax in readiness for second semester work.
- Demonstrate mastery of basic Hebrew vocabulary.
- Appreciate the need for ongoing study of the Hebrew Old Testament.
完成這個學期的課程之後，學員將奠定一個希伯來聖經的註釋基礎，建立一個基本工具框架，能夠：
- 為希伯來語單詞發音，並流利地朗讀希伯來語句子。
- 理解希伯來語的基本語法原則。
- 瞭解希伯來語造句法，為第二學期的工作做好準備。
- 掌握基本希伯來語詞彙。
- 理解研讀希伯來舊約聖經的必要性。
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
必備課本
[課本] Gary D. Pratico、Miles V. Van Pelt。《聖經希伯來文初階》 (Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar) 。胡維華、江季禎、田頌恩譯。中華福音神學院，2009。
Or:
Pratico, Gary D. and Miles V. Van Pelt. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar. 3rd edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019. (Available on Perlego)
GRADING
評分
Online Participation: 20%
Set aside about three hours each week to watch video lectures and participate in online interaction.
Weekly Exercises: 30%
Complete the weekly exercises.
Weekly Quizzes: 30%
These quizzes will cover the weekly lecture material and the assigned reading as determined by the instructor.
Mid-term and Final Examinations: 20%
The mid-term and final examinations will cover the lecture material and the assigned reading as determined by the instructor.
在線參與:20％
自選時間，觀看預先錄影的講座視頻和參與在線互動，每週約需要3小時。
每週練習:30%
完成每週練習。
每週測驗:30％
測驗將涵蓋每周的講座材料和由教師確定的指定閱讀材料。
期中及期末考試:20％
該測試將涵蓋講義材料和指導老師確定的指定閱讀材料。
GRADING SCALE
評分等級
| A | A- | |
| 94-100 | 90-93 | |
| B+ | B | B- |
| 87-89 | 84-86 | 80-83 |
| C+ | C | C- |
| 77-79 | 74-76 | 70-73 |
| D+ | D | D- |
| 67-69 | 64-66 | 60-63 |
| F | ||
| 0-59 |
LECTURES AND ASSIGNMENTS
講座與作業
This course will span 12 weeks. Students set aside about 4 hours each week to watch recorded lectures and participate in online interaction. Assignments include weekly quizzes, mid-term examination, final examination, and a research paper.
本課程為期 12 週。學員每週預留約4小時的時間，觀看錄影講座並參與線上互動。 作業包括每週小測驗、期中考試、期末考試和研究論文。
| Week 周 | Lecture 講座 | Reading 閱讀 | Assignment 作業 |
| 1 | Hebrew Alphabets字母 | 課本第1章 | |
| 2 | Vowels; Syllabification and Pronunciation母音和發音 | 課本第2-3章 | Quiz 1 |
| 3 | Nouns名詞 | 課本第4章 | Quiz 2 |
| 4 | Definite Article, Conjunction, Prepositions 定冠詞、連詞、介詞 | 課本第5-6章 | Quiz 3 |
| 5 | Adjectives 形容詞 | 課本第7章 | Quiz 4 |
| 6 | Pronouns; Pronominal Suffixes 代詞; 人稱代名詞 | 課本第8-9章 | Quiz 5 |
| 7 | Construct Chain附屬組合詞 | 課本第10章 | Mid-term Exam |
| 8 | Numbers; Verbs數字; 動詞 | 課本第11-12章 | Quiz 6 |
| 9 | Qal Perfect Strong Verbs Qal完成式強變化 | 課本第13章 | Quiz 7 |
| 10 | Qal Perfect Weak Verbs Qal完成式弱變化 | 課本第14章 | Quiz 8 |
| 11 | Qal Imperfect Strong Verbs; Qal Imperfect Weak Verbs Qal未完成式強變化、弱變化 | 課本第15-16章 | Quiz 9 |
| 12 | Waw Constructive; Qal Imperative反轉性waw; Qal命令式 | 課本第17-18章 | Final Exam |
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
精選參考書目
HELPFUL RESOURCES
BHS: Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (The Hebrew Bible).
* Available as a Logos book or in hard copy.
Eng, Milton, et al. Devotions on the Hebrew Bible: 54 Reflections to Inspire and Instruct. Zondervan, 2019.
Koehler, L., and W. Baumgartner. The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Brill, 2001. (HALOT)
Pratico, Gary D. and Miles V. Van Pelt. Biblical Hebrew: Laminated sheet. Zondervan: 2005. (A helpful quick reference for Hebrew grammar).
Other Online Biblical Language Study Resources:
https://biblehub.com/ (lexicon, interlinear, concordance)
https://www.scripturedirect.com/index.php (interlinear)
https://www.blueletterbible.org/ (lexicon, interlinear, commentary)
http://www.tyndalearchive.com/TABS/Gesenius/ (Gesenius Hebrew Lexicon, 1846)
https://www.biblegateway.com/ (Westminster Leningrad Codex – MT text)
https://www.sefaria.org/texts/Tanakh (JPS Hebrew/English Text)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Arnold, B. and J. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge, 2003.
Brotzman, E. Old Testament Textual Criticism: A Practical Introduction. Baker, 1994.
Botterweck, G. Johannes, et al., eds. Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament. 15 vols. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974-2006.
Brown, Francis, et al. Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1951. (BDB)
Chisholm, Robert B. Jr. From Exegesis to Exposition: A Practical Guide to Using Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
Clines, David. Dictionary of Classical Hebrew. Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2011.
Cowley, A. E. and E. Kautzsch. Gesenius’ Hebrew Grammar. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1910.
Ernst, Jenni, Clause Westermann. Theological Lexicon of the Old Testament. 3 vols. Translated by Mark E. Biddle. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1997.
Fuller, Russell T. and Kyoungwon Choi. Invitation to Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Kregel Academic, 2006.
Futato, Mark D. Beginning Biblical Hebrew. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2003.
Gesenius, Wilhelm, and Emil Kautzsch. Gesenius’ Hebrew Grammar. Translated by A. E. Cowley. Oxford: Clarendon Press. 1910.
Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers. Rev. and ex. ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2010.
Harris, R. Laird, et al., eds. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. 2 vols. Chicago: Moody Press, 1980.
Joüon, Paul and T. Muraoka. A Grammar of Biblical Hebrew. 2nd ed. Biblical Institute Press, 2006.
Kelley, Page H., et al. A Handbook to Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994.
Kelley, Page H., et al. The Masorah of Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia: Introduction and Annotated Glossary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
Landes, G. Building Your Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary. SBL Press, 2001.
Long, Gary A. Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew: Learning Biblical Hebrew through English Grammar. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2002.
Merwe, H. J. Christo van der, Jackie A. Naudé, and Jan. H. Kroeze. A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1999.
Moseley, Allan. From the Study to the Pulpit: An 8-Step Method for Preaching and Teaching the Old Testament. B&H, 2018.
Mitchel, Larry A. A Student’s Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic. Updated edition. Zondervan, 2017.
Parker, Don. Using Biblical Hebrew in Ministry: A Practical Guide for Pastors, Seminarians, and Bible Students. UPA, 1995.
Rocine, B. M. Learning Biblical Hebrew: A New Approach Using Discourse Analysis. Macon: Smyth & Helwys, 2000.
Schertz, Mary H. and Perry B. Yoder. Seeing the Text: Exegesis for Students of Greek and Hebrew. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001.
Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Berkeley: Bibal Press, 1987.
Simon, Ethelyn, et al. The First Hebrew Primer. 3rd ed. Oakland: EKS Publishing, 1992.
Silva, M. Biblical Words and Their Meaning. Revised and expanded ed. Zondervan, 1994.
Silzer, Peter J, and Thomas John Finley. How Biblical Languages Work: A Student’s Guide to Learning Hebrew and Greek. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2004.
Spiro, Pinchas, Haftarah Chanting. Revised edition. Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York, 1994.
Stuart, Douglas. Old Testament Exegesis. A Handbook for Students and Pastors. 3rd edition. WJK, 2001.
Tov, Emanuel. Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible. 3rd edition. Fortress Press, 2011.
Waltke, Bruce K. and M. O’Connor. An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 1990.
Wegner, Paul. A Student’s Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible: Its History, Methods, and Results. Downers Grove: IVP, 2006.
Williams, Ronald J. Hebrew Syntax: An Outline. 3rd ed. Revised and expanded by J.C. Beckman. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2007.
Wonneberger, Reinhard. Understanding BHS: A Manual for the Users of Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 2nd Rev ed. Translated by Daniels, Dwight R. Roma: Pontificio Istituto Biblico, 1990.
Yeivin, Israel. Introduction to the Tiberian Masorah. Translated and edited by E. J. Revell. Scholars Press, 1980.
