Learn the cultural background of the Hebrew language and how to read and interpret ancient Hebrew texts and Inscriptions
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Delve into the wonderful world of ancient language with this two-course set. Learn how to read the Hebrew Bible in its original ancient language with Biblical Hebrew: Learning a Sacred Language. Then, master a graceful alphabet, the precision of the nouns and verbs, the endlessly flexible syntax, and a vivid vocabulary with Greek 101: Learning an Ancient Language.
Get an authoritative primer on a fascinating ancient tongue with Biblical Hebrew: Learning a Sacred Language. Covering everything from the Hebrew alphabet and punctuation marks to essential vocabulary words to advanced grammatical rules, Professor Michael Carasik’s 36 lectures equip you to read one of the world’s greatest books in its original language on your own.
Learn the methods to uncover the deeper meanings of Hebrew words behind the English translations.
We all have associations with the word “Israel.” But how did ancient Israel emerge? Who were the Israelites and where did they come from? What was it like to live in biblical Israel? In The World of Biblical Israel, journey through ancient Israel and be introduced to the world, the people, the challenges, and the triumphs of ancient Israel. In 24 captivating lectures, Professor Cynthia R. Chapman of Oberlin College introduces you to the stories of the Judeans in exile and grounds them in their historical context. By comparing the history in the Bible to the archaeological record, Professor Chapman gives you a complete picture of life in biblical Israel.
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