Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Peter Kirk"<peter_kirk AT sil.org>]

This is a combination of an answer to this survey and a (freely given) 
advertisement. I learned Hebrew several years ago on an SIL course 
taught by John Dobson based on drafts of this book. I assume that SIL 
as "my institution" is now using this book which it has published, 
though I am not personally involved in teaching Hebrew. Also I have 
not seen the published edition. But I can recommend John Dobson's 
method as giving to students the confidence that they can read the 
text from the beginning, without getting them bogged down in 
technicalities.

Peter Kirk

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From SIL "Notes on Translation" vol. 13 no.3 1999 p.60:

NEW BOOK

LEARN BIBLICAL HEBREW

by John H. Dobson

Learn Biblical Hebrew is designed to enable you to read biblical 
Hebrew, understand its structure, and build a basic vocabulary by 
reading words in meaningful passages and using them in games and 
activities. Because Hebrew is very different from English, it cannot 
be confined by English grammatical terms. An innovative teaching 
approach helps users gain ability in reading Hebrew as quickly as 
possible. Learn Biblical Hebrew is a 8 1/2 x 11 book of 310 pages and 
is priced at $33.50.

The book follows the approach that was used in the popular text book 
Learn New Testament Greek, also by John Dobson. A French translation 
of Learn New Testament Greek is in its final stages of preparation.

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Subject: First year Hebrew Text
Author:  <rclende AT lifeway.com> at Internet
Date:    14/03/2000 15:26


Ray Clendenen@BSSBNOTES
03/14/2000 03:26 PM

I would be very interested to know what textbook(s) you (or your 
institution) use(a) to teach first year Hebrew (if you teach it) and 
whether any further instruction in Hebrew syntax/exegesis is 
offered/required by your institution. If you are a current or recent 
student in such a course your input would be appreciated as well. I will be 
happy to furnish you the results of my survey. Thanks.

Ray Clendenen