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BBCL3603: Biblical Hebrew Advanced 3

2024 unit information

Biblical and ancient inscription texts are read in their original language. Students will increase their language abilities and knowledge of the Bible and its world by reading advanced Classical Hebrew texts. These include Biblical compositions such as complex legal texts (e.g., the Ten Commandments and related laws in the Book of the Covenant in the Book of Exodus). Students also increase their knowledge of the language and world of the Bible by studying epigraphic evidence of ancient Hebrew and surrounding languages uncovered by archaeological discoveries.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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BBCL2602 or HBRW1112 or HBRW2623 or HBRW2632
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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HBRW2625
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. translate Biblical Hebrew texts with attention to their salient linguistic features
  • LO2. analyse biblical segments in their literary context while examining their literary-historical setting
  • LO3. understand how the linguistic features of the biblical text relate to its exegesis
  • LO4. read old Hebrew script
  • LO5. understand the most important issues in the study of sources outside the Bible, and their relevance for biblical studies

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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