HEBR-BIB 103 — ELEMENTARY BIBLICAL HEBREW, I

4 credits.

Introduction to the language of the Hebrew Bible (Biblical Hebrew). Serves as basis for later forms of Classical Hebrew.

HEBR-BIB 104 — ELEMENTARY BIBLICAL HEBREW, II

4 credits.

Introduction to the language of the Hebrew Bible (Biblical Hebrew). Serves as basis for later forms of Classical Hebrew.

HEBR-BIB 303 — ELEMENTARY BIBLICAL HEBREW, I

3 credits.

Forms and syntax, reading of Classical Hebrew prose in preparation for research.

HEBR-BIB 304 — ELEMENTARY BIBLICAL HEBREW, II

3 credits.

Forms and syntax, reading of Classical Hebrew prose in preparation for research.

HEBR-BIB 323 — INTERMEDIATE BIBLICAL HEBREW, I

4 credits.

Review of grammar, introduction to reading narrative texts in Biblical Hebrew.

HEBR-BIB 324 — INTERMEDIATE BIBLICAL HEBREW, II

4 credits.

Review of grammar, introduction to reading narrative texts in Biblical Hebrew.

HEBR-BIB/​CLASSICS/​JEWISH/​LITTRANS/​RELIG ST  332 — PROPHETS OF THE BIBLE

4 credits.

An introduction to the thought, literature, and history of the prophets of ancient Israel (in English).

HEBR-BIB 391 — INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY BIBLICAL HEBREW

4 credits.

An intensive introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of Classical (Biblical) Hebrew, the language of the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Israel, equivalent to HEBR-BIB 103 and 104. Gain skills in preparation for reading the Hebrew Bible in the original language. Focus on translation of Hebrew text (written grammar and lexicon). Includes aspects of ancient Israelite culture, history, and literature.

HEBR-BIB/​JEWISH  513 — BIBLICAL TEXTS, POETRY

3 credits.

Critical reading of selected texts from the Minor Prophets and the Writings.

HEBR-BIB/​JEWISH  514 — BIBLICAL TEXTS, POETRY

3 credits.

Critical reading of selected texts from the Latter Prophets and the Writings.

HEBR-BIB 700 — ADVANCED NEAR EASTERN LANGUAGES

3 credits.

Provides graduate-level instruction in languages required for research in the literature, history, and culture of the Ancient Near East. Languages typically offered include Akkadian, Phoenician, Sumerian, Hittite, and Egyptian.

HEBR-BIB 701 — ARAMAIC I

3 credits.

Grammar and readings in Biblical Aramaic (Daniel, Ezra).

HEBR-BIB 702 — ARAMAIC II

3 credits.

Selections from non-biblical Aramaic texts: Inscriptions, Elephentine letters, Ahiqar, Targumim.

HEBR-BIB 703 — UGARITIC TEXTS

3 credits.

Readings in mythological, administrative, and epistolary texts from Ras Shamra-Ugarit.

HEBR-BIB 704 — CANAANITE DIALECTS

3 credits.

Phoenician, Punic, Moabite, and Hebrew epigraphic texts.

HEBR-BIB 705 — SYRIAC I

3 credits.

Syriac grammar and reading.

HEBR-BIB 706 — SYRIAC II

3 credits.

Readings in Peshitta, literary texts.

HEBR-BIB 723 — CLASSICAL HEBREW LINGUISTICS: HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE

3 credits.

The phonology, morphology and syntax of biblical Hebrew; viewed from historical and descriptive linguistic perspectives.

HEBR-BIB 743 — PENTATEUCHAL NARRATIVES

3 credits.

Philological and literary study of the Hebrew narratives in Genesis through Deuteronomy, with readings in the ancient translations.

HEBR-BIB 744 — PENTATEUCHAL LEGAL CODES

3 credits.

A philological and comparative study, in Hebrew, of legal codes embedded in the narratives of Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy.

HEBR-BIB 751 — THE BOOK OF ISAIAH

3 credits.

Philological and literary study of the Hebrew text of Isiah 1-39. Readings in the ancient translations.

HEBR-BIB 752 — THE BOOK OF ISAIAH

3 credits.

Philological and literary study of the Hebrew text of Isiah 40-66. Readings in the ancient translations.

HEBR-BIB 754 — WISDOM LITERATURE: JOB

3 credits.

Philological and literary study of the Hebrew text of Job. Readings in the ancient translations.

HEBR-BIB 755 — PSALMS

3 credits.

Philological and linguistic study of the Book of Psalms in Hebrew, with readings in the ancient translations. Special attention will be given to the book's bearing on our understanding of ancient Israelite religion(s).

HEBR-BIB 799 — INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-3 credits.

Independent study as arranged with a faculty member.

HEBR-BIB 951 — SEMINAR-BIBLICAL STUDIES

2 credits.

Examine topics relevant to Biblical Studies through textual analysis and research.

HEBR-BIB 990 — RESEARCH AND THESIS

2-9 credits.

Individual study for research and completing theses, as arranged with a faculty member.