A grammar for Biblical Hebrew

by C. L. Seow

Paper Book, 1995

Status

Available

Call number

O05 Se

Call number

O05 Se

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Reference

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Nonfiction

Publication

Nashville, TN : Abingdon Press, c1995.

Description

This is a comprehensive revision of our popular Hebrew grammar textbook. Key Features: *Revision of a proven textbook *Uses biblical text from the outset *Greater emphasis on understanding of accents and other critical details; new material on the study of the Hebrew language Key Benefits: *Helps the student use the biblical text itself *Make use of Hebrew dictionaries and other reference tools easier for the beginning student *Excurses provide a good general overview of the Hebrew language, as well as some in-depth understanding of grammatical rules

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LibraryThing member deusvitae

An excellent grammar for those looking to gain a good hold on Biblical Hebrew. Seow emphasizes many aspects of historical morphology; beneficial for advanced students within the field,but it may be hard for those not as acquainted with the field to grasp. Overall a very good grammar.

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LibraryThing member slaveofOne

Herein is everything a student needs to begin building a solid foundation in ancient Biblical Hebrew. I only have two major issues with it. First, language is not just about form, it is also about beauty and art. While this grammar is the pinnacle of form, it is null and void of beauty and art.

There has not ceased to be rumblings of discontent and frustration among my peers since the first chapter, for language was not meant to be understood on the basis of never-ending systematic charts and rules. Second, there is far too much information condensed into the grammar to ever be absorbed in any one year of Hebrew apart from almost total immersion. Seow can be congratulated for giving us the tools and means to construct our house. It remains to be seen, however, how many laborers will remain to complete the job.

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