Hebrew for Theologians: A Textbook for the Study of Biblical Hebrew in Relation to Hebrew Thinking

by Jacques B. Doukhan

Publisher:

University Press of America

, 1993

It has been said that the teaching of biblical Hebrew as a "dead language" has killed it a second time. Shaking traditional views, this book sets the "sacred language"within the life and dynamics of Hebrew thinkingóa method that makes learning Hebrew easy, exciting, and theologically relevant. Doukhan uses both deductive and inductive methods in order to make his case. The book contains original mnemonic devices and tables, and a brief summary of Hebrew grammar and vocabulary at the end of the book.

Praise for Hebrew for Theologians

Shaking traditional views, this book sets the sacred language within the life and dynamics of Hebrew thinking—a method that makes learning Hebrew easy, exciting, and theologically relevant.

...[a] handy book that has the immense quality of keeping carefully in mind the student for whom the book is written in the first place.

This grammar breaks new ground for introductory Biblical Hebrew grammars.

The author's enthusiasm is engaging.

The author's enthusiasm is engaging.

Shaking traditional views, this book sets the "sacred language" within the life and dynamics of Hebrew thinking—a method that makes learning Hebrew easy, exciting, and theologically relevant.

...[a] handy book that has the immense quality of keeping carefully in mind the student for whom the book is written in the first place.

This grammar breaks new ground for introductory Biblical Hebrew grammars.

Product Details

• Title: Hebrew for Theologians: A Textbook for the Study of Biblical Hebrew in Relation to Hebrew Thinking
• Author: Jacques B. Doukhan
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Print Publication Date: 1993
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9781461682196, 9780819192691, 0819192694, 1461682193
• Resource ID: LLS:9781461682196
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-30T01:26:45Z

About Jacques B. Doukhan

Jacques B. Doukhan, DHebLett, ThD, is professor emeritus of Hebrew and Old Testament exegesis at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and director emeritus of the Institute of Jewish-Christian Studies at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. He received a doctorate in Hebrew Language and Literature from the University of Strasbourg, France, and a doctor of theology degree in biblical studies and systematic theology from Andrews University. In addition to numerous published articles and reviews, Doukhan has written more than fifteen books. He is General Editor for the Seventh-day Adventist International Bible Commentary.