Hebrew for the Rest of US, Second Edition by Lee M. Fields

Hebrew for the Rest of US, Second Edition

Using Hebrew Tools to Study the Old Testament

Lee M. Fields

Zondervan Academic · Print & ebook · May 16, 2023

Learn the Essentials of Biblical Hebrew So You Can Study the Old Testament More Deeply Hebrew for the Rest of Us, Second Edition by Lee M. Fields is a guide for English-only readers to understand the highlights taught in three or four semesters of Hebrew language study to deepen their approach and understanding of Scripture.

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Who it’s for
English-language explanations connect Hebrew grammar to translation choices and Old Testament study.
Themes
Biblical Hebrew language study, Old Testament study, Hebrew exegesis and word studies
Genres
Biblical Language Study, Hebrew Language Study, Exegesis & Hermeneutics

About this book

Learn the Essentials of Biblical Hebrew So You Can Study the Old Testament More Deeply Hebrew for the Rest of Us, Second Edition by Lee M. Fields is a guide for English-only readers to understand the highlights taught in three or four semesters of Hebrew language study to deepen their approach and understanding of Scripture.

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Fields highlights essential Hebrew grammar by drawing on parallels to English grammar and then moves the reader toward developing necessary skills and knowledge of the language so as to utilize the great number of Bible study materials available. The material taught in the book aims to enable students to know: - Why translations differ - How to do careful Hebrew word studies - How to engage in basic but detailed Hebrew exegesis - How to read more advanced Old Testament commentaries with greater understanding What's new in the second edition? - Rewritten material on the verb chapters that is more streamlined and accessible. - Updated and reformatted charts. - Updated word study procedure. - Brief treatments on Aramaic. - Addition of indexes. - Collection at the back of the book of commonly used charts for easy reference. For anyone interested in seriously studying the Old Testament, Hebrew for the Rest of Us is your gateway to learning the skills and tools you need to accomplish your goals. You can enhance your learning experience even more with the Hebrew for the Rest Us Workbook (sold separately), which contains exercises to help practice and reinforce the concepts you are learning in the main book.

Hebrew Grammar at Work

English-language explanations connect Hebrew grammar to translation choices and Old Testament study.

Come here for

  • Parallels between Hebrew and English grammar
  • Guidance on Hebrew word studies and basic exegesis

Expect

  • Brief treatments of Aramaic
  • Rewritten verb chapters and updated charts

Where it sits

Exegesis & Hermeneutics53%
Biblical Language Study46%
Hebrew Language Study46%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Hebrew Language Study
  • Ancient Languages Study
  • Biblical Language Study
  • Pentateuch Studies
Authors
Lee M. Fields
Publisher
Zondervan Academic
Published
May 16, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Biblical Hebrew language study · Old Testament study · Hebrew exegesis and word studies
Reading lane
Hebrew Language Study