Sermons in Accents; or, Studies in the Hebrew Text
Overview
In this work, Adams argues for the use of studies of accents in sermon preparation and Bible teaching. He provides an introduction to how accents work in Scripture, and then describes the various kinds used throughout the Bible. He maintains that knowing the original wording and style illuminates overall meaning of the text, guiding the preacher and Bible teacher in creating sermons and lesson plans. This is an invaluable introduction and overview to Scriptural accents, perfect for students, pastors, and teachers.
- Introduction to the use of accents in Scripture
- Includes table of contents and appendixes to guide study
Top Highlights
“It may be fixed anywhere between the fifth and the eighth century a.d.” (Page 20)
“Babylonian Talmud. We are there informed that the Sopherim fixed the pronunciation of words, indicated various instances where vav conjunctive ought to be cancelled, specified a number of words which though not written are to be read, and vice versâ, words which though present in the text, are nevertheless to be omitted in the reading—and then follows a list of examples illustrative of each.” (Pages 16–17)
“It was only when classical Hebrew was supplanted by Aramaic as the language of common life, and when Aramaic, in turn, gave place to Arabic as the result of the Mohammedan conquest, that Jewish scholars felt that the task could no longer be evaded—the pronunciation and accentuation of their sacred books must be fixed and represented by suitable graphical signs.” (Pages 19–20)
“a musical system, they are frequently found to be of real service both in the sphere of grammar and of exegesis” (Page 3)
“this is the one thought that illumines everything.” (Page 5)
A study of the Hebrew accents with a view to the elucidation of the meanings of the Hebrew and consequent helps to sermon-making.
—The Congregationalist and Christian World, Vol 92, 1907
- Title: Sermons in Accents; or, Studies in the Hebrew Text
- Author: John Adams
- Publisher: T & T Clark
- Publication Date: 1906
- Pages: 215