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Fall 2024 | 3 Credits
(NOTE: This description applies to the 2022 course offering; course requirements and text books are subject to change. Please contact Scott Rosen for more details.)
Hebrew Exegetical Method 1 equips the student for the exegesis of the Hebrew Scriptures. It introduces a methodology for exegetical research, and majors on syntactical, literary, and diagrammatical analysis.
As a result of taking this course, the student should be able to (a) summarize the recommended research methodology for biblical exegesis, (b) produce a clear and accurate translation of a selected passage using a Hebrew lexicon, (c) evaluate more effectively the published Bible translations in light of the Hebrew text, (d) identify and define the grammatical and literary features of one's selected passage with the assistance of appropriate resources, and (e) construct a structural diagram of a selected passage using a computer (an adequate diagram retains the Hebrew word order and displays the syntactical and literary components accurately and neatly).
Prerequisites: Hebrew Grammar 1 & 2.
Peter Goeman serves as Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Shepherds, having joined the faculty in 2017. Peter is a graduate of both The Master’s University (TMU) and The Master’s Seminary (TMS). At TMU Peter studied business, and at TMS he completed his MDiv, ThM, and PhD degrees, specializing in Old Testament studies.. Read more....
10% – Textbook Reading
6% – Grammar & Vocabulary Quizzes
15% – Final Exam
24% – Bible Translations
45% – Exegetical Papers
- How to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology
- Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (Any edition is acceptable including digital and online editions/access)
- A Student's Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic (A free electronic version can be found here)
