About this course

This course is free because of the generosity of our Vision Partners.

In this continuation course, you will explore Biblical Hebrew in greater depth, focusing on Chapters 11 through 20 of Mark Furtado's "Beginning Biblical Hebrew." Dr. Michael Heiser will build upon the foundational concepts established in Hebrew 101, introducing more advanced grammatical structures and vocabulary essential for understanding Biblical texts. You will engage in self-directed readings and practice exercises that reinforce the material covered, ensuring a thorough grasp of the language. Dr. Heiser will offer insightful chapter overviews, detailed grammatical explanations, and useful pronunciation tips. This course is the second part of a four-part series designed for beginners who wish to continue their journey in mastering Biblical Hebrew and preparing for further study and application of the language in scriptural contexts.
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Course objectives

In this course, we'll:

  • Study the Qal verb root/stem, including imperfect and perfect forms, weak roots, and special root types (I Nun, III Hey, I Yod, and I Aleph/Alef).

  • Learn more about Qal infinitives and the formation of noun constructs (both singular and plural).

  • Explore possessive suffixes for singular and plural nouns, along with demonstrative and relative pronouns.

  • Read and pronounce 190 Hebrew vocabulary words.

Course outline

    1. About This Course

    2. Course Objectives

    3. Course Material

    4. Instructor

    1. Overview

    2. Reading

    3. Grammar Notes

    4. Vocabulary

    5. Practice Exercises

    1. Overview

    2. Reading

    3. Grammar Notes

    4. Vocabulary

    5. Practice Exercises

    1. Overview

    2. Reading

    3. Grammar Notes

    4. Vocabulary

    5. Practice Exercises

    1. Practice Exam

    1. Overview

    2. Reading

    3. Vocabulary

    4. Practice Exercises

Hebrew 102

  • Free
  • 7.5 hours of video content
  • 10 Chapters

Additional course details:

  • Difficulty level: 3

    The learning difficulty for this course is 3 out of 5. It is recommended for intermediate students and above.

  • Unlimited access

    You receive unlimited access to the course once you enroll.

  • Certificate of completion

    You automatically receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.

Instructors

Dr. Michael S. Heiser

Dr. Michael S. Heiser (who prefered to be called Mike) was a scholar of the Bible and its ancient context. He earned master’s degrees in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania and Hebrew Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has a Ph.D. in Hebrew and Semitic Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before teaching at AWKNG School of Theology, Dr. Heiser taught at the university level for over 20 years and was the Academic Editor and Scholar for Logos Bible Software for 15 years. He supervised scholarly data projects related to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew and Semitic inscriptions, the Septuagint, and the Greek Pseudepigrapha. Dr. Heiser is published widely in scholarly academic journals, including the Bible Study Magazine, and authored several portions of the Faithlife Study Bible.

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Hebrew 102

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