Biblical Hebrew I: First Steps

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This foundational self-paced course focuses on the first steps of reading Biblical Hebrew. It is designed especially for beginners. This course of study prepares you to be able to read any passage in the Hebrew Bible on your own.  Naturally, translating and understanding what you read requires further study, mastery of vocabulary and grammar, but these training sessions are first crucial steps that you must take as you learn to read Biblical Hebrew.

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If you apply yourself and follow the course instructions you will learn how to read Biblical Hebrew in no time. This simple skill will put you on the path of reading the Bible on an entirely different level. If being able to delve into the depth of God’s words is one of the greatest joys of your life enroll now and learn how to read the Hebrew Bible for yourself. Delay no longer!

Course Features

  • Sessions 13
  • Duration 4 hours
  • Language English
    • Lecture1.1
      Hebrew Letters
    • Lecture1.2
      More About Letters
    • Lecture1.3
      Reading Confusing Letters
    • Lecture1.4
      Reading Simple Words
    • Lecture2.5
      Hebrew Vowels
    • Lecture2.6
      Reading the Shva
    • Lecture2.7
      Two Kinds of Dagesh
    • Lecture3.8
      Reading Short Words
    • Lecture3.9
      Reading in Syllables
    • Lecture3.10
      Reading Phrases and Sentences
    • Lecture3.11
      Reading God's Name
    • Lecture3.12
      Reading and Punctuation
    • Lecture3.13
      When AH Breaks the Rules
    • Lecture1.1
      Hebrew Letters
    • Lecture1.2
      More About Letters
    • Lecture1.3
      Reading Confusing Letters
    • Lecture1.4
      Reading Simple Words
    • Lecture2.5
      Hebrew Vowels
    • Lecture2.6
      Reading the Shva
    • Lecture2.7
      Two Kinds of Dagesh
    • Lecture3.8
      Reading Short Words
    • Lecture3.9
      Reading in Syllables
    • Lecture3.10
      Reading Phrases and Sentences
    • Lecture3.11
      Reading God's Name
    • Lecture3.12
      Reading and Punctuation
    • Lecture3.13
      When AH Breaks the Rules
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Prof. Pinchas Shir

Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures

Pinchas Shir, Israel Bible Center’s Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures, is nearing the completion of his Ph.D. studies in the Department of Religion at Groningen University in the Netherlands. His academic interests focus on intercultural meals which examines dining culture and ancient culinary contexts from the general perspective with a particular focus on the table interactions between Jews and Gentiles in antiquity. In addition, Pinchas is keenly interested in Ancient Mediterranean and Israelite archeology from the Second Temple Period.

Currently residing in North America, Assoc. Professor Shir lectures internationally and maintains a strong online presence where all can hear his teachings.

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Understanding is really being brought to light through your teachings. This is my first course and I’m elated at the growth I know will take place from understanding the culture and meaning of the original text.

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I just began and am excited. I’ve been wanting to go deeper and this is a great way! And to read in Hebrew – never thought I would...

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I am a student of IBC for almost a year now. I truly enjoy all the lessons especially the ones you are teaching Prof. Shir. Todah Rabbah! 

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