Hebrew Studies: Poetry and Psalms (HCU)

During this semester of Hebrew language studies, we will focus on Hebrew poetry, using the Book of Psalms as our theological and linguistic training ground (and playground?). Below are some links to the materials that we’re using.

Syllabus: download from Blackboard

Hebrew Cross Reference – May 2009 [This is a cross-reference guide from Williams’ Syntax 3rd Ed. to the reference grammars Arnold-Choi, Joüon, GKC, van der Merwe, and Waltke-O’Connor.]

Course Handouts for Line Diagramming (These are used for learning and practicing Line Diagramming for Hebrew clauses, going R to L.)

Restricted Access (See Dr. Marshall for password if you are enrolled in the course.)

SPRING 2024 ASSIGNMENT PREP DUE DATES: [note: assignments will be ordered so that the most recent one appears on top]

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Apr 15, 17, & 19:

MON: Prepare Ps 115:17-18; Ps 121:1-3 for classroom discussion.

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 14 in WZ. [2] Prepare Ps 121:4-8 for classroom discussion.

FRI: Prepare Ps 130:1-4 for classroom discussion.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 25, 27, & 29:

MON: [1] Prepare Ps 32:10-11 for classroom discussion. [2] Complete MT test before 11:59pm tonight!

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 11 in WZ. [2] Prepare Ps 115:1-5 for classroom discussion.

FRI: [1] No Class: Good Friday Holiday. [2] Due: Ch. 11 in MHP (last chapter of this book!).

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 18, 20, & 22:

MON: Prepare Ps 32:5-6 for classroom discussion.

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 10 in WZ. [2] Prepare Ps 32:7-11 for classroom discussion.

FRI: [1] Due: Ch. 10 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 115:1-5 for classroom discussion.

Spring Break on Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 11, 13, & 15

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 4, 6, & 8:

MON: Prepare Ps 23:5-6 for classroom discussion.

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 9 in WZ. [2] Poetic Worksheet #3 (Psalm 23; note: if you did a Worksheet on Psalm 19, then that counts as Worksheet #3 and you don’t need to do Psalm 23). [3] Prepare Ps 32:1-3 for classroom discussion.

FRI: [1] Due: Ch. 9 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 32:4-7 for classroom discussion.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 26, 28, & Mar 1:

MON: Prepare Ps 19:14-15; 23:1-2 for classroom discussion.

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 8 in WZ. [2] Prepare Ps 23:3-6 for classroom discussion.

FRI: [1] Due: Ch. 8 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 32:1-3 for classroom discussion.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 19, 21 & 23:

MON: Prepare Ps 19:8-10 for classroom discussion.

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 7 in WZ. [2] Prepare Ps 19:11-15 for classroom discussion.

FRI: [1] Due: Ch. 7 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 23:1-3 for classroom discussion.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 12, 14 & 16:

MON: Prepare Ps 19:4-5 for classroom discussion.

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 6 in WZ. [2] Poetic Worksheet #2 (Psalm 2). [3] Prepare Ps 19:5-6 for classroom discussion.

FRI: [1] Due: Ch. 6 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 19:6-8 for classroom discussion.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 5, 7 & 9:

MON: Prepare Ps 2:10-12 for classroom discussion.

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 5 in WZ. [2] Poetic Worksheet #1 (Psalm 1). [3] Prepare Ps 19:1-4 for classroom discussion.

FRI: [1] Due: Ch. 5 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 19:5-8 for classroom discussion.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 29, 31 & Feb 2:

MON: Prepare Ps 2:5-8 for classroom discussion.

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 4 in WZ. [2] Prepare Ps 2:9-12 for classroom discussion.

FRI: [1] Due: Ch. 4 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 19:1-4 for classroom discussion. [3] For next Monday, please work on your Poetic Worksheets of Psalm 2.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 22, 24 & 26:

MON: Prepare Ps 2:1-4 for classroom discussion.

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 3 in WZ. [2] Poetic Worksheet #1 (Psalm 1). [3] Prepare Ps 2:5-8 for classroom discussion.

FRI: ~~[1] Due: Ch. 3 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 2:5-8 for classroom discussion.~~ CLASS CANCELLED

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 15, 17 & 19:

NOTE: On Sat (Jan 20) we are hosting a Scribes & Scripture conference here at HCU. Extra credit for attending. Contact Dr. M by Wed to get your ticket.

MON: NO CLASS: MLK, Jr. Holiday

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 2 in WZ. [2] Prepare Ps 1:1-4 for classroom discussion.

FRI: [1] Due: Ch. 2 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 1:5-6 and Ps 2:1-2 for classroom discussion.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 8, 10 & 12:

MON: [1] Download syllabus and bring to class. [2] Print and bring this document to class: Preparing for Hebrew Reading Sessions. [3] Begin reading Ch.1 in WZ (Waltke/Zaspel) and MHP (Schökel).

WED: [1] Due: Ch. 1 in WZ. [2] Begin translating and analyzing Psalm 1 in preparation for Friday’s class. NOTE: Please click on “Restricted Access” above to print a copy of the Hebrew text to use for translating and note-taking on the text. (Password is available inside Bb in the description of the Dr. M website link.)

FRI: [1] Due: Ch. 1 in MHP. [2] Prepare Ps 1:1-3 for classroom discussion.

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Hebrew Studies: Poetry and Psalms (HCU)

SPRING 2024 ASSIGNMENT PREP DUE DATES: [note: assignments will be ordered so that the most recent one appears on top]

Promoting the study of Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Aramaic, and Hellenistic Greek

SPRING 2024 ASSIGNMENT PREP DUE DATES: [note: assignments will be ordered so that the most recent one appears on top]

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