LA004-612 - Biblical Hebrew B
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2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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6AQF level
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Category developing unitB
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languagesUnit Discipline
Prerequisites
LA003-612
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code LA003B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
1. Hebrew grammar and syntax through completing one standard grammar of Biblical Hebrew
2. About 200-400 words of Hebrew vocabulary
3. Grammatical issues that influence translation and the meaning of the text
B. Be able to
1. Apply grammatical discussions of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament
2. Translate about three chapters of the Hebrew Old Testament into English
3. Discuss translation issues that influence exegesis
4. Use aids to understanding the Hebrew Bible such as lexicons, grammars, concordances, commentaries and software tools
C. Be in a position to
1. Continue translation of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament
2. Identify the interplay between translation and interpretation
3. Commence exegesis of the Hebrew text of the Old Testament
Content
Typical areas to be covered would include:
- An introduction to Biblical Hebrew through completion of a standard Hebrew grammar (e.g., Lambdin, Ross, Weingreen).
- Translation of selected chapters of the Old Testament in the light of the listed aims (e.g., Genesis 1–3, or passages of comparable length and difficulty).
Note: This unit is delivered at undergraduate degree level, and is equivalent to the ACT’s 300 level units. It attracts the 300 level unit fee.
Set Readings
This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.
(For reference works and recommended readings refer to LA003A)
Prescribed texts:
Kittel, R. (ed.), Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (Stuttgart: Württemberg Bible Society, 1990).
Schenker, A., et al., Biblia Hebraica Quinta (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2004- ) (fascicles appearing regularly).
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