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About our Biblical Hebrew courses
Accredited and non-accredited Biblical Hebrew courses in various levels. Starting with the Hebrew alphabet, basic grammar and new Biblical words and continuing all the way to historical and comparative aspects of Biblical Hebrew. Learn within the framework of fascinating Biblical stories.
Biblical Hebrew Courses
Biblical Hebrew – Level A
Get acquainted with basic features of Biblical Hebrew.
The classes focus on reading the Hebrew Bible in its original language. During the course students learn the Hebrew alphabet and vowels, become familiar with the basic paradigms of Hebrew nouns and verbs and acquire 450 common Biblical Hebrew words. Grammatical topics are taught within the framework of famous biblical stories. The class meets once a week, and the students are expected to complete homework assignments sent by the teacher after every meeting.
Biblical Hebrew – Level B
Improve your ability to read the Hebrew Bible.
The classes focus on reading the Hebrew Bible in its original language. The course builds a solid foundation for the fluent reading of prosaic texts. During the course students acquire a better grasp of the morphology of nouns and verbs, learn more syntactical structures and expand their vocabulary, significantly improving their ability to read the Hebrew Bible. The grammatical topics are learned within the framework of well-known biblical stories. Classes meet once a week, and students are expected to complete the homework that is assigned following every session.
Biblical Hebrew – Level C
Become an independent reader of the Hebrew Bible using dictionaries and grammar tools.
The classes focus on reading biblical texts and working with dictionaries and grammar tools. Throughout the course students enhance their vocabulary and learn advanced grammatical topics. Classes teach how to understand and translate the Biblical Hebrew verbal tense system. The students read texts in prose, discuss these texts in class, with the help of various learning aids and drills. The class meets once a week, and the students are expected to complete the homework that the teacher assigns after every meeting.
Biblical Hebrew – Level D
Ready for Biblical poetry, prophecies and wisdom literature?
This advanced level concentrates on the study of texts from various biblical genres. The students read poetry (Book of Psalms and others), prophecies (Isaiah, Jeremiah and others) and wisdom literature (Proverbs and Ecclesiastes). Discussions are held on Biblical poetry techniques, the unique syntax and vocabulary of the above-mentioned genres, and the historical background of the various texts. Classes meet on a weekly basis, and the students are expected to complete the homework that is assigned after each session.
Biblical Hebrew – Level E
Become familiar with the history of Biblical Hebrew.
This advanced class examines historical and comparative aspects of Biblical Hebrew. Throughout the semester, students read and compare texts from different Biblical periods: early Biblical poetry, Classical Hebrew, and late Biblical Hebrew. What’s more, they are exposed to relevant extra-Biblical literature, such as epigraphic Hebrew and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The classes meet once a week, and the students are expected to complete the homework that the teacher assigns following each session.
Courses accredited by the Hebrew University
Biblical Hebrew for Beginners – Level A
Get started by learning basic Hebrew characteristics.
In this course, the focus of the classwork is on reading the Hebrew Bible in its original language. Over the course of the year, students master the Hebrew alphabet and vowels, become familiar with the basic Hebrew noun and verbal paradigms, and acquire 450 common Biblical Hebrew words. The grammatical topics are taught through the lens of famous Biblical stories. Classes meet on a weekly basis, and the students are expected to complete the homework that is assigned after each session.
Biblical Hebrew for Beginners – Level B
Get a solid foundation for reading prosaic texts fluently.
The emphasis during Level B classes is on reading the Hebrew Bible in its original language. As the semester progresses, students obtain a better grasp for the morphology of nouns and verbs, learn other syntactical structures and expand their vocabulary. In consequence, they significantly improve their ability to read the Hebrew Bible. The grammatical topics are taught within the framework of well-known Biblical stories. Upon acquiring these fundamentals, students will be well on their way to fluently reading prosaic texts. Classes meet once a week, and the students are expected to complete the homework that the instructor assigns after every meeting.
Aramaic Courses
Aramaic- Level A
Learn Biblical Aramaic
We are excited to announce the opening of a new and unique language course: Biblical Aramaic! Now you can learn this fascinating ancient language and gain a deeper sense for those Biblical prophecies that were originally penned in Aramaic.
Why study Aramaic?
| Read texts from the original Aramaic sections of the books of Daniel and Ezra | |
| Get the original meaning of Biblical prophecies | |
| Learn a language that will enrich your understanding of the Biblical Hebrew |
The classwork in Level A focuses on reading the Old Testament texts that were written in Aramaic. Over the course of the semester, participants will familiarize themselves with the basic Aramaic nouns and verbal paradigms, and acquire some 200 common Aramaic words. The grammatical topics are taught through the prism of the relevant sections of the Book of Ezra and the Aramaic prophecies in Daniel. The class meets once a week and the students are expected to complete the homework that is assigned after each session.
"I am very excited about the course. Mr. Jude is a wonderful teacher, knowledgeable and excited for us to learn this language. I am happy and know that I made the right decision by signing up! Thank you!"