Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Jason Hare" <parousia_occ AT yahoo.com>]

I have been shocked by how many non-literalists I have seen here.  How many 
here truly believe that the narrative of the HB represents true history and 
is the Word of the Lord?

I don't want to be disrespectful toward my "opponents," but I think it 
interesting that there are so many skeptics in the area of Hebrew studies.  
Toward the opposite extreme (if I can be bad for a moment) it seems that 
the more I study Greek the more I am convinced of the authenticity of the 
NT.  Will the study of the HB lead, inevitably, to a doubt of its content?  
I would hope not.

Wilbur Fields, a wonderful professor from my college, has studied Hebrew 
for MANY years and he is the one of whom I spoke earlier saying that he 
goes to Israel regularly.  He is brilliant and totally involved in 
archaeology over in Palestine, yet the more he studies, the more is faith 
confirmed.  What is up?  How can Hebrew, the language that God delivered 
His message through, become a stumbling block for so many?

I would encourage you to not become so wrapped up in opinions about 
insignificance that you forget overall pictures.  I don't intend anything 
offensive toward anyone, but it seems the study of Hebrew leads most toward 
a skeptic attitude toward God.  Be careful.

Jason Hare
Ozark Christian College
parousia_occ AT yahoo.com