? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : DIV-P-P02610

This course introduces students to the linguistic study of classical Hebrew language in tandem with reading extra-biblical Hebrew texts from the classical period.

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Home subject area

Biblical Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

• acquire an understanding of the way linguists approach problems in the description of ancient Hebrew;
• exhibit a detailed understanding of classical Hebrew grammar and syntax;
• read extra-biblical Hebrew texts, as well as a selection from cognate languages (e.g. Moabite); and
• offer an historical perspective on the development of the Hebrew language before the turn of the Era.

- seminar presentation and participation, 20%
- essay on aspect of classical Hebrew language, 30%
- timed take-home exam (texts), 50%

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Elaine Jack
Tel : (0131 6)50 8921
Email : Elaine.Jack@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr David Reimer
Tel : (0131 6)50 8907
Email : David.Reimer@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.div.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/