Biblical Hebrew Forum

[K Randolph <kwrandolph AT gmail.com>]

I just found that one can download Waltke & O’Conner at
http://www.scribd.com/doc/27643090/An-Intro-to-Biblical-Hebrew-Syntax-Waltke

I have skimmed lots of pages, concentrating on conjugation of Qatal vs.
Yiqtol. It looks as if the book is more a survey of previous students’
theories, instead of a grammar per se. As such, I don’t think it would be
accurate to say that this book is a workbook. Rather, it seems to be more
like a PhD dissertation.

Because my conclusions have been said to be similar to those of Diethelm
Michel, I read the description of Diethelm Mishel’s theories with interest,
only to find that his theories are only superficially similar to my
findings.

Like Todd, I don’t think the work book has been written yet.

The first requirement of a good workbook is that it be accurate. I don’t
think a single one on the market is accurate. I think the fault of all on
the market now is that they are more based on theory than observation.
Observation is fuzzy, hence messy: theory is clean but inaccurate.

Karl W. Randolph.

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: b-hebrew-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org
>
> George and others,
> I would like to see one as well, but I am not holding my breath waiting for
> it because I don't think it has been written yet. I would love to be
> surprised, however!
> Todd Borger
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Hi all!
>
> I was wanting to survey collective wisdom on people's experience with
> various workbooks that take you through Hebrew syntax. I'd particularly
> like
> to hear from instructors who have experience in this. I'm especially
> interested in stand-alone workbooks that cover syntax basics without a
> beginner's grammar at the front. In other words, I'm mainly interested in
> intermediate books. However, any comments you have or recommendations would
> be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> GEORGE ATHAS
> Dean of Research,
> Moore Theological College (moore.edu.au) Sydney, Australia
>
>