01:563:141
Biblical Hebrew I (3)
An introduction to Biblical Hebrew, with a focus on basic grammar and basic lexicon, leading to a reading and understanding of simple narrative prose texts.
Credit not given for both this course and 01:013:154.
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01:563:142
Biblical Hebrew II (3)
A continuation of Biblical Hebrew I, leading to more advanced grammar and lexicon, with further understanding of narrative prose texts and an introduction to poetic texts.
Prerequisite: 01:563:141 or 01:013:154 or permission of the instructor. Credit not given for both this course and 01:013:155.
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01:563:431
Hebrew Bible (in Hebrew) (3)
Study of selected portions of the Pentateuch;
comparing the original Hebrew with English translations and utilizing classical
and modern commentaries.
Prerequisite: 01:563:216 or placement test or permission of instructor.
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01:563:433
Readings in Biblical Hebrew Prose (3)
Advanced course in reading selected prose texts in the Hebrew Bible, with a special focus on material from Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Joshua, Judges, and Samuel. Emphasis on the literary devices utilized by
the ancient Israelite prose writers, but also other issues such as grammatical and historical concerns.
Prerequisite: 01:563:211 or permission of instructor.
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01:563:434
Readings in Biblical Hebrew Poetry (3)
Advanced course in reading selected poems in the Hebrew Bible, with a special focus on material from Psalms, Proverbs, and the prophets. Emphasis on the literary devices utilized by
the ancient Israelite poets, most importantly parallelism, but also other
issues such as grammatical and historical concerns.
Prerequisite: 01:563:211 or permission of the instructor.
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01:563:437
Rabbinic Literature (in Hebrew/Aramaic) (3)
Study of selected portions of the Mishnah, Midrash, and Talmud; comparing Hebrew/Aramaic and English texts and utilizing classical and modern commentaries.
Prerequisite: 01:563:216 or placement test.
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