JWST 212
Classical Hebrew II: A Linguistic Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
This course explores the linguistic background of the Hebrew Bible, giving special attention to the literary aspect of biblical interpretation. Specific topics include the forms of the Hebrew verb, prose and poetic genres in the Hebrew Bible, wordplay and repetition, narration and dialogue.
Topics
- the forms of the Hebrew verb
- prose and poetic genres in the Hebrew Bible
- wordplay and repetition
- narration and dialogue
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027