Required texts [abbreviations in brackets, cf. Course Outline below] Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003. [Guide, Arnold & Choi] Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. [BHS] Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1971. [Holladay] Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Berkley, Calif.: BIBAL, 1987. [Scott] Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995. [Seow]https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3793/thumbnail.jp

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Asbury Theological SeminaryePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchangeSyllabi eCommons1-1-2004OT 501 B Survey of Biblical HebrewPaul M. CookFollow this and additional works at: http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabiThis Document is brought to you for free and open access by the eCommons at ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. It has beenaccepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. For more information, pleasecontact thad.horner@asburyseminary.edu.Recommended CitationCook, Paul M., "OT 501 B Survey of Biblical Hebrew" (2004). Syllabi. Book 2689.http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2689 OT501B Survey of Biblical Hebrew Page 1 of 5 Paul M. Cook Fall 2004 OT501B SURVEY OF BIBLICAL HEBREW Fall 2004 Wed, Fri 1:00-2:15pm  Paul M. Cook Office: AD304C Paul_Cook@asburyseminary.edu 858-2153 (o), 858-8499 (h)     Please note that this syllabus is subject to revision by the professor.  1. Course Description This course introduces students to Biblical Hebrew for purposes of exegetical work in pastoral ministry.  Particular emphasis is given to the fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew and basic exegetical tools, including types of parsing aids especially suited for pastoral use.   2. Course Objectives Having successfully completed this course, students will be able to:  2.1. Analyze Biblical Hebrew words through the use of elementary phonology. 2.2. Determine the range of grammatical functions and choose the most appropriate one(s) by observing word formation (morphology). 2.3. Interpret the interrelations of Hebrew words (syntax). 2.4. Identify the use and significance of basic grammatical constructions. 2.5. Benefit from the use of standard lexical and reference grammars.  3. Course Requirements 3.1. A critical element of language study is attendance. Faithful attendance is expected.  3.2. Students will receive assignments (exercises from the textbook, worksheet handouts, and quizzes) to complete before the next session. Full completion of assignments is essential in order to obtain the learning goals of this course. Students should be prepared to discuss the assigned exercises by the beginning of each class period. The instructor will collect the assignments at the beginning of each session. Feel free to collaborate with others on these assignments, but be sure that all work submitted is your own. 3.3 Since each day’s work will depend on the completion of prior work, it is imperative that students complete all assignments and quizzes on time.  Unexcused late assignments will be deducted 25% for each class day late.  Unexcused quizzes will be deducted 33% for each class day late.  3.4 In the event of an emergency, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor as soon as possible. Absences or work submitted late will be considered unexcused if no prior notice is given.  3.5 There will be 13 quizzes during the term (see schedule below), a midterm exam, and a final exam. Most of the quizzes will be take-home, closed book, closed notes.   A few quizzes will be in-class vocabulary quizzes.  The take-home quizzes will include vocabulary, listed in Seow, as well as certain grammatical issues covered in class. 3.6. The in-class Final Exam will be held at 1:00 pm, on December 16.  Students with an average of 95% or higher prior to the final exam may elect not to take the exam.  The Grammatical Analysis and Word Study Assignments will be due by 5:00 pm, on December 17.  OT501B Survey of Biblical Hebrew Page 2 of 5 Paul M. Cook Fall 2004  3.7 Asbury Seminary has a chapter of Eta Beta Rho (EBR or rb[) a national Hebrew honor society.  Students who earn a grade of “B” or higher in both OT 501 & 502, and have taken, or intend to take a subsequent 700-level OT course will be eligible and encouraged to seek membership in the society.  4. Required Texts   4.1 Required texts [abbreviations in brackets, cf. Course Outline below] Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003. [Guide, Arnold & Choi]  Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. [BHS] Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1971.  [Holladay] Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Berkley, Calif.: BIBAL, 1987. [Scott] Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995. [Seow]   4.2 Optional texts  Brown, Francis, S. R. Driver, and Charles A. Briggs. A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Oxford, 1907; reprint, Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1979. [BDB]  An acceptable substitute for Holladay above.  For many, the lexicon of choice for nearly 100 years.  Still useful, but in desperate need of updating.  Arranges words by their root, instead of in strict alphabetical order (thus making it more difficult for the beginning student to use). Chisholm, Robert.  From Exegesis to Exposition: A Practical Guide to Using Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998. [Chisholm]  Designed as a 2nd year textbook.  Helps the student to make the move from reading Biblical Hebrew to preaching, teaching, etc. Long, Gary A. Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2002.  Introduces Hebrew concepts by first introducing the concept in English.  Helpful for students who struggle with English grammar.    4.3 Recommended software BibleWorks 6.0.  Norfolk, Virginia. (ver. 5.0 available in the Media Center at ATS for those who do not purchase the software.)  A powerful and flexible biblical language software program.  Equipped with parsing tools.  Includes lexicons, flashcard tool, and other resources.  Hebrew Tutor. Parsons Technology.    A first year course in Biblical Hebrew with interactive features.  Provides practice drills and exercises.  Pronounces Hebrew words.   OT501B Survey of Biblical Hebrew Page 3 of 5 Paul M. Cook Fall 2004  5. Student Evaluation  5.1 Exercises         20%  5.2 Worksheets       15%  5.3 Quizzes        20%  5.4 Midterm Examination (in class, October 22)   10%  5.5 Final Examination (1:00 pm, December 14)   15%   5.5.1 Vocabulary (including ch. 20) 3%   5.5.2 Translation   2.5%   5.5.3 Concepts    4.5%  5.6 Grammatical Analysis Assignment (Due: 5:00 pm, Dec 17) 15%  5.7 Word Study Assignment (Due: 5:00 pm, Dec 17)   5%  6. Letter Grade/Percentage Standard:   A 95-100% C 73-76.9% A- 90-94.9% C- 70-72.9% B+ 87-89.9% D+ 67-69.9% B 83-86.9% D 63-66.9% B- 80-82.9% D- 60-62.9% C+ 77-79.9% F Below 60       7. Course Outline  Class Topics *Quizzes Homework Reading A  Introduction  The Alphabet  The writing system    Week 1 B  Dagesh and begadkepat letters  Introduction to final assignment.  Hand out Concept Sheet. Quiz #1 Due: Alphabet   Seow, Lesson 1 Guide, 1.0 A  Simple vowels, stress, and accents  Vowel markers and the Shewa  Seow, 1.b, c Seow, Lesson 2 Week 2 B  More Vowels  Syllabification       OT501B Survey of Biblical Hebrew Page 4 of 5 Paul M. Cook Fall 2004 A  Nouns Quiz #2 Due: Lesson 2  Seow, 2.a(odd), b (odd) Seow, Lesson 3 Guide, 2.0; 2.1; 2.1.1-2 Week 3 B  Word patterns (geminate, segolate, prefixed, etc.)  Hebrew roots and patterns *Quiz #3: Vocab Quiz [2] Seow, 3a(even), b(odd) Seow, Lessons 4-5 A  Introduction to Holladay Lexicon  Definite article Quiz #4 Due: Lessons 3-5 [3 & 4] Seow, 4.a Seow, Lesson 6 Guide, 2.6; 4.1.5, 9, 10; 4.3.3 Week 4 B  Prepositions and simple conjunctions  - Holladay Worksheet (nouns)  A  The Adjective Quiz #5: Vocab [5 & 6] - Seow 6.c(odd) - Prepositions Worksheet  Seow, Lesson 7 Guide, 2.5; 2.5.1-4  Week 5 B  Reading Markers & Pausal Forms  Tetragrammaton  - Adjective Worksheet Seow, Excursus B Scott, pp. 3-5; 25-27 A  Introduction to all the verbal derived stems in general  Nomenclature for the Stems  Uses of the Qal and Niphal Quiz #6 Due: Adjective [7] - Seow 7.b(odd)  Excursus C Guide; 3.0; 3.1; 3.1.1; 3.1.2; 3.4.3  Week 6 B  The Qal participle  - Niphal Worksheet Seow, Lesson 8 A  Uses of the Piel, Pual, Hithpael  Independent Personal Pronouns  Suffixed pronouns Quiz #7 Due: Binyanim [8] - Seow, 8.d (odd)  Guide, 3.1.3-5 Seow, Lesson 9  Week 7 B Midterm Exam A  Uses of the Hiphil, Hophal Quiz #8 Due: Pronoun & Participle [9] - Seow, 9.d (odd) - Factitive Worksheet Guide, 3.1.6-7; 4.3.4 Week 8 B  Demonstratives  Relative clauses   Interrogative clauses, exclamations and emphatic questions  - Causative Worksheet Seow, Lesson 10   OT501B Survey of Biblical Hebrew Page 5 of 5 Paul M. Cook Fall 2004 A  The Construct Chain Quiz #9 Due: Demonstrative [10] - Seow, 10.b (#s 1-10)  Guide, 2.2; 2.2.1-13; (cf. 2.5.4 above). Week 9 B  The Superlative  Nouns with pronominal suffixes  - Genitive Relationship Worksheet Seow, Lesson 11 & 12  A  Introduction to “aspect” in the Hebrew verb  The Qal perfect (forms & uses) Quiz #10 Due: Construct [11 & 12] - Seow, 11.c (#s 4-6) & 12.c (#s 4-6)  Seow, Lesson 13;  Guide, 3.2; 3.2.1. Week 10 B  Grammar Analysis & Word Study Preview  - Perfect Worksheet  A  The Qal perfect of weak roots  Stative verbs Quiz #11 Due: Perfect Aspect [13] - Seow, 13b (odd)  Seow, Lesson 14;   Week 11 B  Imperfect aspect – forms and uses  Volitionals  - Parsing Worksheet Seow, Lesson 18 Guide, 3.2.2; 3.3; 3.3.1, 3.3.3 Reading Week: Nov 22-26 A  Qal Infinitive Absolute  Qal Infinitive Construct Quiz #12 Due: Imperfect Aspect [14] - Seow, 14.c. (odd) - Imperfect Worksheet Seow, sections of chps 22 & 23  Guide, 3.4; 3.4.1-2 Week 12 B  Preterite  Waw-consecutives  Narrative discourse patterns  - Infinitive Worksheet Seow, Lesson 20  Guide, 3.5; 3.5.1-2  A  Secondary Resources  Poetic Hebrew   Text-Criticism & BHS Quiz #13: Vocabulary [18] - Holladay Worksheet (verb) Seow, Excursus E Scott, 4.  Week 13 B  Orientation to the Hebrew Bible  - Translation Worksheet Seow, Excursus F Scott, chps. 1 & 3 Final Examination 1:00-3:00pm, Thursday, Dec 16 Grammatical Analysis and Word Study Due: 5:00pm, Dec 17 * Note that in-class quizzes are in bold.  The numbers in brackets represent the lesson(s) in Seow from which vocabulary primarily will be taken for the quiz. 

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