Clear. Understandable. Carefully organized. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar by Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication in 2001 its integrated approach has helped more than 80,000 students learn Biblical Hebrew. The third edition of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar represents a significant updating and revision of the previous edition with the goal of providing students with the best possible tool for learning Biblical Hebrew. Some of the keys to the effectiveness of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar in helping students learn is that it: Combines the best of inductive and deductive approaches; Uses actual examples from the Hebrew Old Testament rather than "made-up" illustrations; Emphasizes the structural pattern of the Hebrew language rather than rote memorization, resulting in a simple, enjoyable, and effective learning process; Employs colored text that highlights key features of nouns and verbs, allowing easy recognition of new forms; Includes appendices of verbal paradigms and diagnostics for fast reference and a complete vocabulary glossary; Displays larger font and text size, making reading easier. By the time students have worked their way through Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar they will have learned:The Hebrew Alphabet; Vocabulary for words occurring 70 times or more in the Hebrew Bible; The Hebrew noun system; The Hebrew verbal system; A robust suite of learning aids is available for purchase to be used alongside the textbook to help students excel in their studies. These include a workbook; video lectures for each chapter featuring the author; flashcards keyed to vocabulary in each chapter; a laminated study sheet with key concepts; audio of the vocabulary for each chapter to aid in acquisition; and a compact guide to help refresh students refresh their memory on language forms, grammar, and word meanings

Pratico, Gary Davis; Van Pelt, Miles V., 1969-

Miles V. Van Pelt, Gary D. Pratico

Willow Creek Resources

Zondervan Bibles

United States, United States of America

2 Har/Cdr edition, June 1, 2007

"Basics of Biblical Hebrew, todays best-selling introductory Hebrew grammar, has just gotten better with additional, linguistically nuanced explanations for some of the more difficult elements in biblical Hebrew ... Features of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar, Second Edition text: combines the best of inductive and deductive approaches; uses actual examples from the Hebrew Old Testament rather than made-up illustrations; emphasizes the structural pattern of the Hebrew language rather than rote memorization, resulting in a simple, enjoyable, and effective learning process; colored text highlights particles added to nouns and verbs, allowing easy recognition of new forms; chapters Two (Hebrew Vowels), Nine (Pronominal Suffixes), Seventeen (Waw Consecutive), Eighteen (Imperative, Cohortative, and Jussive), and Twenty-Three (Issues of Sentence Syntax) are revised and expanded; section of appendices and study aids is clearly marked for fast reference; larger font and text size make reading easier; updated author website with additional Hebrew language resources and product information (www.basicsofbiblicalhebrew.com) Features of updated CD-ROM: full answer key to the accompanying workbook (compatible with Windows and Macintosh); scripture indexes to both the grammar and the workbook; FlashWorksTM, a fun and effective vocabulary-drilling program from Teknia Language Tools; links to additional resources accessible with internet connection"--Publisher description

<p>Features of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar, Second Edition text:<br>
* Combines the best of inductive and deductive approaches<br>
* Uses actual examples from the Hebrew Old Testament rather than 'made-up' illustrations<br>
* Emphasizes the structural pattern of the Hebrew language rather than rote memorization, resulting in a simple, enjoyable, and effective learning process<br>
* Colored text highlights particles added to nouns and verbs, allowing easy recognition of new forms<br>
* Chapters Two (Hebrew Vowels), Nine (Pronominal Suffixes), Seventeen (Waw Consecutive), Eighteen (Imperative, Cohortative, and Jussive), and Twenty-Three (Issues of Sentence Syntax) are revised and expanded<br>
* Section of appendices and study aids is clearly marked for fast reference<br>
* Larger font and text size make reading easier<br>
* Updated author website with additional Hebrew language resources and product information (www.basicsofbiblicalhebrew.com)</p>
<p>Features of updated CD-ROM:<br>
* Full answer key to the accompanying workbook (compatible with Windows and Macintosh)<br>
* Scripture indexes to both the grammar and the workbook<br>
* Flash Works TM, a fun and effective vocabulary-drilling program from Teknia Language Tools<br>
* Links to additional resources accessible with internet connection</p>

xiii, 475 p. ; 29 cm. +
Includes 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.), cataloged separately
Includes bibliographical references and index

2024-07-01