This grammar introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the essentials of classical Hebrew. It begins with the simple and regular elements of the language and proceeds to the complex and irregular; frequently referencing the historical development of Hebrew. Extensive explanations of elements in English prepare students for the discussion of the corresponding Hebrew element. Through the course of the text; the reader will translate the book of Ruth as well as other biblical and nonbiblical texts; learning particular skills in reading both the entire Hebrew Bible and the later sixth-century Hebrew material; such as the Lachish Letter. Accomplished students of this text will be prepared to progress to advanced study of Hebrew grammar and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. You will say; "Really?"By SkeepGreat. Finally a classicist other than C.S Lewis writing on Paul's ideas in the first century. Not what you think it is! But it turns the light on for the study of Christianity's greatest Apostle and founder of "the Church" as we think we know it. Or do we? And; she has a sense of humor!7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Eye opening.informativeBy Joanne G GrayI've been a student/followers of Scripture all my life. I've listened to countless sermons about what Paul means by this or that--bogus for the most part. I've been a part of many discussions where none of us knew the context for the issues we were so sure we were right about. This is the first book I've read that explains Paul in his own cultural context.82 of 86 people found the following review helpful. Meaningful Scholarship Written with GraceBy Mark P. BrownThe reader is greeted in the preface with a fair summary of the bare facts of Paul. Those bare facts are sure to raise the blood pressure of more traditional readers as they firmly set the author as a member of the modern academy. That traditional reader would be at that point ready for yet another 'see Paul really agrees with my modern thoughts' work. That is not what follows.Dr. Ruden is both true to her scholarly field; and true to the text of scripture. In the process she skewers her admitted modern academy view of Paul ("I kept Paul in a pen out back") and the narrow traditional view of Paul as a prop for authority of all stripes. The author reads the modern controversial passages from Paul (homosexuality; role of women; marriage; authority) and places them firmly in the context they were written. Unlike the typical academic cherry picking of sources; Dr. Ruden's passion and committement to her field shine in every section. The conclusions should be deeply troubling to both academic and tradionalist alike. Paul's call is much deeper than the straw men both camps stand up. The call is to "deal with the everday world in an exemplary way" - faith that God is bigger than we can imagine and that His love is what makes our tragically incomplete selves fulfilled.The author does not seek to answer or settle arguments that can't be; nor does she suggest modern technocratic and programatic ways forward. True to her subject she "sees there is only one way to win". If you are looking to have your views confirmed; don't read this book. If you want open yourself up to being cut to the heart; let Dr. Ruden lead you through some of her revelations of Paul's call.
