HEBREW 2 HB Akers, Matthew R., Kilpatrick, R. Kirk, and Miller, Stephen. A Hebrew Grammar for Students of the Bible.

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1 HEBREW 2 HB 5402 Spring Semester, Matthew R. Akers, Ph.D. makers@mabts.edu Office Phone at MABTS: Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary I. COURSE DESCRIPTION Hebrew Grammar 2 (HB 5402) is an introduction to the fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew. Major emphasis is placed upon the assimilation of basic grammatical forms and vocabulary. II. TEXTBOOKS Akers, Matthew R., Kilpatrick, R. Kirk, and Miller, Stephen. A Hebrew Grammar for Students of the Bible. LOGOS Scholar's Library ( This digital collection of texts and tools for Bible study is required for all classes at MABTS, and will be an integral part of the Greek 1 course. Logos Silver required. Contact Dave Jones [dave@logos.com; (800) ext. 2347] for information on special discounts available to Mid-America students. III. OBJECTIVES During the course of the year, the student will develop the ability to use language tools for translation and Old Testament study, will learn how to systematically study the meaning of a Hebrew word, and will acquire a working knowledge of the Hebrew language for the purpose of being able to translate and exegete the Hebrew Bible at an elementary level. During the first semester of Hebrew study (HB 5402): 1. The student will learn Hebrew participles 2. The student will learn Hebrew imperatives and infinitives 3. The student will learn Hebrew stative verbs and weak verbs 4. The student will translate portions of Jonah and Genesis 5. The student will be introduced to Hebrew exegetical methodology

2 2 IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Late Work: All work is due at the beginning of class on the day stated, whether you are present or not. The penalty for late work is 3 points per calendar day. No late work will be accepted after three school days. Syllabus The student must: 1) read the syllabus in its entirety; and 2) sign the last page of this document to confirm that reading has been completed. This affirmation must be submitted to the professor Wednesday, January 21 in order to avoid a loss of 2% from the final grade. Daily Work Regular assignments include, but are not necessarily limited to: 1) Quizzes; 2) Assignments; 3) Examinations. Daily Participation A portion of the homework grade will be determined by daily participation. Quizzes Quizzes will be given throughout the course of the term. Usually quizzes will be announced ahead of time, but pop quizzes may be given. Translation Project There will be a translation project that will be graded by the attached rubric for biblical languages Examinations There will be a total four examinations during the course of the semester. Students must begin taking each test as soon as class begins.

3 3 V. GRADING 1. Examination #1: 15% 5. Workbook/Homework: 10% 2. Examination #2: 15% 6. Quizzes: 10% 3. Examination #3: 15% 7. Translation Project: 20% 4. Examination #4: 15% Grade point averages are determined on a 12-point grading system. The grade point value of each letter grade is: A quality points per semester hour A quality points per semester hour B quality points per semester hour B quality points per semester hour B quality points per semester hour C quality points per semester hour C quality points per semester hour C quality points per semester hour D quality points per semester hour D quality points per semester hour D quality points per semester hour F 69 and below 0.0 quality points per semester hour VI. CLASS POLICIES A. Please be familiar with the MABTS attendance policies printed in the Catalog. ABSENCES ARE NOT MANDATORY!!! Students have a maximum of nine absences during the semester. Three tardy marks are equal to one absence. B. Exams missed due to an un-excused absence cannot be made up. It is your responsibility to make arrangements with the professor to make up exams missed because of an excused absence. C. The student must earn the full percentage of points for each grade. A score or average of 94.7 points is 94%, therefore, a B. D. All assignments must be completed if you are to pass the course. E. Make sure that you put your name on your work. This rule applies to all work done in this course.

4 4 VII. CLASS CONDUCT 1. All talking should stop when the bell rings. Students should be attentive to the prayer requests of other class members. 2. No one is to leave the classroom until the class ends unless it is an emergency. 3. Computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices may be used for taking notes or other class related activities. Surfing the internet, texting, twittering, etc. are not permitted. Students who abuse this policy will not be allowed to bring such devices to class. 4. Class is not dismissed until the professor dismisses the class (even after the bell rings). 5. Students should exhibit a Christ-like attitude and demeanor at all times. After a warning, points will be deducted from the student s grade for violation of any of the above rules. VIII. MEETINGS WITH THE PROFESSOR Usually the professor is available to meet with students immediately after class. For appointments at other times, please see the professor or his assistant in the Doctor of Ministry office.

5 Course Schedule Week 1 January 20 January 21 January 22 Week 2 January 27 January 28 January 29 Week 3 February 3 February 4 February 5 Week 4 February 10 February 11 February 12 Week 5 February 17 February 18 February 19 Week 6 February 24 February 25 February 26 Week 7 March 3 March 4 March 5 Week 8 March 24 March 25 March 26 Chapters 11-12: Review Chapters 11-12: Review Chapters 11-12: Review Chapter 13: Perfect and Imperfect Verbs; Participles Chapter 13: Perfect and Imperfect Verbs; Participles Chapter 13: Perfect and Imperfect Verbs; Participles Chapter 13: Perfect and Imperfect Verbs; Participles Chapter 14: Imperatives and Infinitives Chapter 14: Imperatives and Infinitives Chapter 14: Imperatives and Infinitives Chapter 14: Imperatives and Infinitives Exam #1 Chapter 15: Statives Verbs; Verb with Pronoun Suffixes Chapter 15: Statives Verbs; Verb with Pronoun Suffixes Chapter 15: Statives Verbs; Verb with Pronoun Suffixes Chapter 15: Statives Verbs; Verb with Pronoun Suffixes Chapter 16: Weak Verbs Intro; Pe Weak Chapter 16: Weak Verbs Intro; Pe Weak Chapter 16: Weak Verbs Intro; Pe Weak Chapter 16: Weak Verbs Intro; Pe Weak Chapter 17: Weak Verbs, Ayin Weak Spring Break: March 6-23 Chapter 17: Weak Verbs, Ayin Weak Chapter 17: Weak Verbs, Ayin Weak Exam #2

6 6 Week 9 March 31 April 1 April 2 Week 10 April 7 April 8 April 9 Week 11 April 14 April 15 April 16 Week 12 April 21 April 22 April 23 Week 13 April 28 April 29 April 30 Week 14 May 5 May 6 May 7 Week 15 May 12 May 13 May 14 Chapter 18: Weak Verbs, Lamed Weak Chapter 18: Weak Verbs, Lamed Weak Chapter 18: Weak Verbs, Lamed Weak Chapter 19: Weak Verbs, Lamed Weak Chapter 19: Weak Verbs, Doubly Weak Chapter 19: Weak Verbs, Doubly Weak Chapter 20: Translation Chapter 20: Translation Chapter 20: Translation Chapter 21: Translation Chapter 21: Translation Exam #3 Chapter 22: Translation Chapter 22: Translation Chapter 22: Translation Chapter 23: Translation Chapter 23: Translation Chapter 23: Translation Chapter 24: Exegetical Methodology Chapter 24: Exegetical Methodology Chapter 24: Exegetical Methodology Spring Semester Examinations: May The professor reserves the right to adjust this syllabus and /or schedule as he sees fit.

7 7 Rubric for Biblical Languages (Grading Method for Translation/Word Study Project) Assessment Excellent Good Average Poor Failing Vocabulary/idioms Recognizes and translates correctly all parts of speech Recognizes most words translating most of them correctly Recognizes and translates more words than they miss Recognizes few words Unacceptable word recognition Parsing Excellent parsing ability almost flawless Good parsing ability few mistakes Average parsing ability Many mistakes Unacceptable attempts at parsing Word Study Excellent analysis of the history and meaning of the word under consideration Good analysis of the history and meaning of the word under consideration Meet the minimum requirements for word study Does not meet the minimum requirements for word study Unacceptable attempt at word study Translation ability Excellent ability to understand the literal menaing of the language and to represent the ancient meaning in modern expression Good ability to render the ancient text into English. Barely meets the requirements for translation Effort falls short of meeting the requirements Unacceptable attempt at translation Works consulted Excellent list of works in the bibliography with evidence in the project of proper consultation of relevant sources Good list of works in the bibliography with evidence in the project of the consultation of relevant sources Average/fair consultation of sources Poor use of sources Unacceptable interaction with few sources. Grade:

8 8 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY I. TEXTS Brown, II, A. P. and B. W. Smith. A Reader's Hebrew Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Elliger, K. and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 2d. ed., Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, II. GRAMMARS Davidson, A.B. Hebrew Syntax, 3d ed. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, Kautzsch, E. Gesenius'ʹ Hebrew Grammar. 2d ed., edited by A.E. Cowley. Oxford: Clarendon, Kelley, Page H. Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Seow, C.L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Revised ed. Nashville: Abingdon, Waltke, B. K. and M. O'ʹConnor. An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Winona Lake, Ind.: Eisenbrauns, Weingreen, J. A Practical Grammar for Classical Hebrew. 2d ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Williams, R. J. Williams Hebrew Syntax. 3d ed. Revised by John C. Beckman. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, III. LEXICONS Brown, F., S. R. Driver, and C. Briggs. The New Brown- Driver- Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, Feyerabend, Karl. Langenscheidt'ʹs Pocket Hebrew Dictionary. Langenscheidt Publishers, Holladay, W. A. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Koehler, L., W. Baumgartner, and J. Stamm. The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Study Edition in 2 vols (unabridged). Leiden: Brill, 2001.

9 9 IV. CONCORDANCES Kohlenberger, J. R., III, and J. A. Swanson. The Hebrew English Concordance to the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Wigram, George. The Englishman'ʹs Hebrew Concordance of the Old Testament. 1860; rpt. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, V. OTHER HELPFUL WORKS Armstrong, Terry; Busby, Douglas; and Carr, Cyril. A Reader'ʹs Hebrew English Lexicon. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Baker, Warren, and Eugene Carpenter. The Complete Word Study Dictionary: Old Testament. Chattanooga, TN: Beall, Todd S., William A. Banks, and Colin Smith. Old Testament Parsing Guide: Revised and Updated Edition. Nashville: B&H Publishing, Botterweck, G.J. and Ringgren, Helmer. Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Brotzman, Ellis R. Old Testament Textual Criticism: A Practical Introduction. Grand Rapids: Baker, Jenni, Ernst, Theological Lexicon of the Old Testament, 3 vols, trans. M. Biddle. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, Kohlenberger, J. The Interlinear NIV Hebrew English Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Mitchel, Larry A. A Student'ʹs Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Owens, John Joseph. Analytical Key to the Old Testament (CD ROM, Logos Software). Parker, Don. Using Biblical Hebrew in Ministry: A Practical Guide for Pastors, Seminarians, and Bible Students. Lanham, MA: University Press of America, Inc., Pratico, G. and M. Van Pelt. The Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. 4th ed. N. Richland Hills, TX: D & F Scott, 2007.

10 10 VanGemeren, Willem A., gen. ed. The New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis. 5 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Waltke, B.; R. L. Harris, G. Archer. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. Chicago: Moody, VI. HEBREW LANGUAGE SOFTWARE Accordance ( Bible Works ( Logos Bible Software (

11 11 I certify that I have read the syllabus for Hebrew 2 (HB 5402) in its entirety. This affirmation is due on Wednesday, January 21, at the beginning of class. Failure to turn in the document at the scheduled time will result in the loss of 2% from the final grade. This note of certification will be kept on file. Name: (Please Print) Signature: Date: