Classics

Introduction to the biblical and contemporary Hebrew language. The alphabet; elements of morphology; rudiments of syntax. Reading and translation of selections of vocalized Jewish songs. Conversation exercises in standard Israeli Hebrew. What is Judaism. Characteristic aspects of Jewish culture. History of Jewish culture compared with other cultures. Notes on Jewish literature from antiquity to today.

No prerequisite

Berg, N.E. - Sokoloff N.B. (eds.) 2020. Since 1948. Israeli Literature in the Making, Albany NY, State University of New York Press. Freedmann-Cohen, G. - Shoval, C. 2011. Easing into Modern Hebrew Grammar, vol. 1, Jerusalem, Magnes Press. Neusner, J. - Avery Peck A.J. (eds.) 2004. The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism, New York - London, Routledge. Saenz-Badillos, A. 1993. A History of the Hebrew Language, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Additional materials will be handed out in class or uploaded on Classroom.

Class attendance

Oral exam

Berg, N.E. - Sokoloff N.B. (eds.) 2020. Since 1948. Israeli Literature in the Making, Albany NY, State University of New York Press. Freedmann-Cohen, G. - Shoval, C. 2011. Easing into Modern Hebrew Grammar, vol. 1, Jerusalem, Magnes Press. Neusner, J. - Avery Peck A.J. (eds.) 2004. The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism, New York - London, Routledge. Saenz-Badillos, A. 1993. A History of the Hebrew Language, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Additional materials will be handed out in class or uploaded on Classroom.

Class lessons with use of audiovisual materials. Class discussions on materials handed out. Possible interaction with Hebrew native guest teachers.

Introduction to the biblical and contemporary Hebrew language. The alphabet; elements of morphology; rudiments of syntax. Reading and translation of selections of vocalized Jewish songs. Conversation exercises in standard Israeli Hebrew. What is Judaism. Characteristic aspects of Jewish culture. History of Jewish culture compared with other cultures. Notes on Jewish literature from antiquity to today.

No prerequisite

Berg, N.E. - Sokoloff N.B. (eds.) 2020. Since 1948. Israeli Literature in the Making, Albany NY, State University of New York Press. Freedmann-Cohen, G. - Shoval, C. 2011. Easing into Modern Hebrew Grammar, vol. 1, Jerusalem, Magnes Press. Neusner, J. - Avery Peck A.J. (eds.) 2004. The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism, New York - London, Routledge. Saenz-Badillos, A. 1993. A History of the Hebrew Language, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Additional materials will be handed out in class or uploaded on Classroom.

Class attendance

Oral exam

Berg, N.E. - Sokoloff N.B. (eds.) 2020. Since 1948. Israeli Literature in the Making, Albany NY, State University of New York Press. Freedmann-Cohen, G. - Shoval, C. 2011. Easing into Modern Hebrew Grammar, vol. 1, Jerusalem, Magnes Press. Neusner, J. - Avery Peck A.J. (eds.) 2004. The Routledge Dictionary of Judaism, New York - London, Routledge. Saenz-Badillos, A. 1993. A History of the Hebrew Language, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Additional materials will be handed out in class or uploaded on Classroom.

Class lessons with use of audiovisual materials. Class discussions on materials handed out. Possible interaction with Hebrew native guest teachers.

Language • Writing, phonetics, and basic morphology of Biblical Hebrew • Reading, translation, and analysis of simple biblical narratives Culture and Literature • History of Hebrew writing • Introduction to the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament • Textual issues: direct and indirect witnesses

None.

T.O. Lambdin, Introduzione all’ebraico biblico, ed. italiana a cura di E. Obara, GBPress, 2016 P. Merlo (a cura di), Antico Testamento. Introduzione storico-letteraria, Carocci, 2008

In-person attendance is highly recommended to support grammar learning and language acquisition. Regular completion of assigned exercises significantly reinforces and expedites language learning.

Both the overall performance throughout the course and the level of knowledge and skills attained at its conclusion will be taken into account. The examination questions are designed to assess students’ familiarity with Biblical Hebrew (morphology, vocabulary, reading, and translation skills) as well as their understanding of textual and historical-literary issues concerning the Bible.

T.O. Lambdin, Introduzione all’ebraico biblico, ed. italiana a cura di E. Obara, GBPress, 2016 P. Merlo (a cura di), Antico Testamento. Introduzione storico-letteraria, Carocci, 2008

Lectures, assigned homework, in-class exercises, and text analysis.

Language • Writing, phonetics, and basic morphology of Biblical Hebrew • Reading, translation, and analysis of simple biblical narratives Culture and Literature • History of Hebrew writing • Introduction to the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament • Textual issues: direct and indirect witnesses

None.

T.O. Lambdin, Introduzione all’ebraico biblico, ed. italiana a cura di E. Obara, GBPress, 2016 P. Merlo (a cura di), Antico Testamento. Introduzione storico-letteraria, Carocci, 2008

In-person attendance is highly recommended to support grammar learning and language acquisition. Regular completion of assigned exercises significantly reinforces and expedites language learning.

Both the overall performance throughout the course and the level of knowledge and skills attained at its conclusion will be taken into account. The examination questions are designed to assess students’ familiarity with Biblical Hebrew (morphology, vocabulary, reading, and translation skills) as well as their understanding of textual and historical-literary issues concerning the Bible.

T.O. Lambdin, Introduzione all’ebraico biblico, ed. italiana a cura di E. Obara, GBPress, 2016 P. Merlo (a cura di), Antico Testamento. Introduzione storico-letteraria, Carocci, 2008

Lectures, assigned homework, in-class exercises, and text analysis.