Basics of Biblical Hebrew (3 vols.)

by Gary D. Pratico; Miles V. Van Pelt

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 2006–2007

Overview

Study biblical Hebrew with a series that equips you to learn naturally. Basics of Biblical Hebrew includes linguistically nuanced explanations for some of the more difficult elements in the text. This second edition combines the best of inductive and deductive approaches, uses actual examples from the Hebrew Old Testament rather than made-up illustrations, emphasizes the structural pattern of the Hebrew language rather than rote memorization, and highlights particles added to nouns and verbs using colored text, allowing for easy recognition of new forms. The result—a simple, enjoyable, and effective learning process.

This collection also includes an expanded workbook with study aids and 60 minutes of audio vocabulary presented in the order of the lessons. Improve your understanding and pronunciation of biblical Hebrew with these essential language resources.

Key Features

• Contains a comprehensive collection of volumes that not only provide instruction but practice as well
• Utilizes the best of deductive and inductive learning styles
• Offers instruction from noteworthy scholars

Product Details

• Title: Basics of Biblical Hebrew
• Authors: Gary D. Pratico and Miles Van Pelt
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Volumes: 3
• Pages: 832

Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar

• Authors: Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt
• Edition: 2nd
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2007
• Pages: 512

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Basics of Biblical Hebrew, today’s best-selling introductory Hebrew grammar, is new-and-improved with additional, linguistically nuanced explanations for some of the more difficult elements in biblical Hebrew. This second edition combines the best of inductive and deductive approaches, uses actual examples from the Hebrew Old Testament rather than made-up illustrations, emphasizes the structural pattern of the Hebrew language rather than rote memorization—resulting in a simple, enjoyable, and effective learning process—, and highlights particles added to nouns and verbs using colored text, allowing easy recognition of new forms.

Basics of Biblical Hebrew Workbook

• Authors: Miles V. Van Pelt and Gary D. Pratico
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2007
• Pages: 320

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

The Basics of Biblical Hebrew Workbook has just gotten better. In order to keep students from becoming discouraged, especially in the beginning stages, the authors have decided to give more vocabulary aid. Many of the minor changes in this workbook have come as a result of professor and student feedback.

Basics of Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary

• Arranged and read by Miles V. Van Pelt and Gary D. Pratico
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2006
• Length: 60 minutes

This audio product contains all the Hebrew words found in the vocabulary sections of Basics of Biblical Hebrew, presented in the order of the lessons. Students can listen to and learn vocabulary words while reading the Logos edition of BBH on their tablet, smartphone, laptop, or desktop computer.

About the Authors

Gary D. Pratico (ThD, Harvard Divinity School) is professor of Old Testament and director of the Hebrew language program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has been teaching Hebrew for nearly 30 years. He is coauthor with Miles Van Pelt of Basics of Biblical Hebrew and The Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew.

Miles Van Pelt (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Alan Belcher Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, where he also serves as the director of the Summer Institute for Biblical Languages and academic dean.