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Details for ANL504 Old Testament Hebrew III

Building upon two previous units of OT Hebrew, this unit bridges the gap between your foundational basics of OT Hebrew grammar and an advanced understanding of OT Hebrew syntax. As such, this is the unit where all your previous hard work pays off, as reading and translating becomes more effortless and rewarding.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: ANL504
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Emma Austin

Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Describe a broad range of syntactic issues within Biblical Hebrew narrative and poetic texts.
  2. Critically evaluate the process of interpreting difficult passages of the OT;
  3. Translate and exegete advanced passages of the Hebrew OT into idiomatic English;
  4. Analyse and synthesise linguistic issues that affect translation, exegesis and exposition.

Subject Content

  • Hebrew writing and reading
  • Late Biblical Hebrew
  • Masoretic accents
  • Issues in discourse analysis
  • Translation of Old Testament texts
  • Interpretation and meaning of texts

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to Face (on site)
  • Distance/E-learning (online)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Presentation (30%)
  • Translation Essay (30%)
  • Linguistic Analysis (40%)

Prescribed Text

  • Arnold, B.T., and J.H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Second ed. Cambridge: CUP, 2018.