The resources on this page are those I recommend for all my Hebrew students. Note: students who are bline are provided with resources in digital braille format. Hardcopy is available for purchase for those within the United States.
Note: All Hebrew students are required to have the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia:
Reviewers mark this down for small text. Be prepared when you buy. I have made the on-screen text in the course larger. Hebrew diacritics are notoriously small on paper.
Hebrew I-II
Note: This page reflects the private instruction course that I teach, not the course that I taught at Anderson University.
This is a two semester course in the foundations of Biblical Hebrew grammar. Students must have the ability to connect to the Internet and listen to audio files. All students will learn to type in Hebrew. If you have never typed in Hebrew of Greek, you will be guided through the process of setting up your computer to do this. If you wish to take the course and you have further questions, please contact me
Required Texts
This is the grammar text used throughout my Hebrew I and II courses.
Recommended Texts
For additional recommendations, see Recommended texts for all courses.
Students Preparing for Hebrew III
My recommendations for students who are preparing for Hebrew III are as follows:
- Review your homework feedback from me, especially your final 3-4 weeks of Hebrew II.
- Can you still do the translations?
- Do you know why you missed the ones you missed?
- Work through my reading plan or, if you want detailed notes and tips in a book, purchase the Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew (below).
- If you need a refresher on grammar that is very concise, work through Muraoka, below. Remember, I am an email away if you need live help.
Recommended Texts for All Courses
This text is recommended for Hebrew I-II and is required for Hebrew III-IV.
I recommend having at least one reference work in your library to enable you to look up unfamiliar words. One or both of the two bwlow will do:
Concise HALOT is more understandable. BDB gives a greater amount of background information, including comparative information about the Hebrew word and its cognates and similar words in other Semitic languages. If you have a chance to see sample entries from both, I recommend doing so before you buy. On the other hand, if your budget is not terribly limited, pick them both up.
Hebrew III
Hebrew III introduces the application of advanced grammar, exegesis, and syntax for the purpose of academic research and the pastoral task. Students will learn to compare variants of Hebrew text, make decisions about which variant to use, and use exegetical information in preaching. Students who have not taken Hebrew online in the past will be guided through the process of setting up theeir computer as part of the first course module. Students with disabilities who disclose a need for reasonable accommodations early in the course will receive appropriate and reasonable accommodation in order to facilitate success. If you wish to take the course and you have further questions, please contact me
Required Texts
This is the text that is used for all grammar examples and discussion in Hebrew III.
This text is read and discussed in preparation for work on Hebrew exegesis.
This text is read and discussed in preparation for work on the sermon manuscript.
For additional recommendations, see Recommended texts for all courses.
Hebrew IV
Hebrew IV prepares students to use skills of advanced grammar, exegesis, and textual criticism for the purpose of the pastoral task. Students will learn to analyze Hebrew narrative structure and Hebrew oaths and will also make a brief study of Hebrew poetry. Students who have not taken Hebrew online in the past will be guided through the process of setting up theeir computer as part of the first course module. Students with disabilities who disclose a need for reasonable accommodations early in the course will receive appropriate and reasonable accommodation in order to facilitate success. If you wish to take the course and you have further questions, please contact me
Required Texts
Readings for the grammar lessons in Hebrew IV are selected from this text. This is a very large text and only selected portions are assigned. Students are free to choose other selections that meet their personal needs.
Recommended Texts
Lecture material on Hebrew narrative is adapted from this text. The text is not required but it is listed here for you rreference.
This text is the reference for the unit on oath formulas. The text is not required but is listed here for your reference.