Getting to Grips with Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Textbook

by David L. Baker

Overview

Getting to Grips with Biblical Hebrew provides a simple introduction to biblical Hebrew for beginners. Consisting of thirty lessons, the book focuses on the basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for reading and understanding the biblical text. Exercises are taken directly from the Hebrew Bible, and students gain hands-on experience with the joys and challenges of translation. This textbook is specifically designed to be accessible for students who have never learned a foreign language or whose knowledge of English might be limited. For this reason, proficiency with English grammar is not assumed, and key concepts are explained as they occur. Tables of prefixes and suffixes are also provided to assist students in using a Hebrew dictionary. By providing insight into the process of translating from ancient to modern languages, this resource will enrich a student’s ability to interpret the Hebrew Bible in the here and now. Systematic and easy to use, this introduction to biblical Hebrew is perfect for anyone desiring to better understand the Old Testament texts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839732010
Publisher:	Langham Creative Projects
Publication date:	12/31/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	877,283
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

DAVID L. BAKER is a lecturer in Biblical Studies at All Nations Christian College in Hertfordshire, England. He previously taught in Indonesia for over twenty years, with a special interest in the Old Testament. During that time, he was also involved in theological publishing, Bible translation, and church ministry. More recently he has been deputy warden at Tyndale House, Cambridge, and Old Testament lecturer at Trinity Theological College in Perth, Australia. He has a PhD from the University of Sheffield, UK.

Editorial Reviews

I am delighted to welcome the publication of this book which is an excellent basic introduction to the language. Tens of thousands of students in Indonesia have benefited from this valuable guide and the launch of an English edition will give thousands more across the world access to it.

Graham I. Davies, PhD, DD

University of Cambridge, UK

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This book is a winner! A clearly written, affordable Hebrew grammar with straightforward grammatical explanations, exercises, readings of biblical texts, songs, conversations, and dramatic readings all in one volume.

Rev Jill Firth, PhD

Ridley College Melbourne, Australia

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Success in teaching biblical Hebrew is not only a matter of teacher qualification, but it also requires an appropriate textbook. As the fruit of Baker's many dedicated years of teaching in Indonesia and the UK, this textbook is user-friendly for the classroom, both for lecturers and students.

Yonky Karman, PhD

Jakarta Theological Seminary, Indonesia

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No doubt, this book will provide a solid foundation for doing exegetical work as well as for more advanced study of the language. Highly recommended for theological students and Bible translators alike.

Anwar Tjen, PhD (Cantab)

Head of Translation Department, Indonesian Bible Society

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This book is a rich and rewarding course, by the end of which the student will be able to begin to engage with much of the Hebrew prose of the Old Testament. May this book deepen the church's worship as it enables pastors to go deeper into the riches of his word!

Kim Phillips, PhD

Affiliated Lecturer of Hebrew,

Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, UK

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