(in Polish) Practical study of an ancient language I: Ancient Hebrew 2900-HAMC-K2-LANGHE1

This course introduces biblical Hebrew - the language of ancient Israel/Judah, in which the Tanakh/Old Testament was written. The course is accessible to absolute beginners, and assumes no prior knowledge of the language. The main aim of the course is to teach the students the basics of Biblical Hebrew and prepare them for reading Biblical texts with comprehension and using the dictionary if necessary.

Students begin by learning the alphabet and writing system, followed by systematically studying grammar and incrementally acquiring vocabulary. Their learning is consolidated throughout the course through exercises, translations, short quizzes and homework. By the end of the course, they are able to read simple Hebrew prose and conduct a detailed examination of a set text taken from the Hebrew Bible.

Over the span of the course, students will have increasing opportunities to practice putting these skills to use for the purposes of reading and translating from the Hebrew Bible. These translation tools can be applied for homiletical exegesis, scholarly pursuit, and the gaining of a deeper understanding of and access to Scripture.