The Biblical Hebrew Companion for Bible Software Users: Grammatical Terms Explained for Exegesis, by Michael Williams
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The Biblical Hebrew Companion for Bible Software Users: Grammatical Terms Explained for Exegesis, by Michael Williams
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The Biblical Hebrew Companion for Bible Software Users helps users understand the exegetical significance of Hebrew grammatical terminology identified by the program. This resource provides students who utilize biblical language software the insight they need to make sense of the data provided by the program, giving them deeper insight into the biblical text that they could not get by solely reading an English translation.
The Biblical Hebrew Companion for Bible Software Users is ideally suited for:
- Pastors and ministry leaders who may have learned Hebrew at one time but have experienced the loss of much of that learning
- College and seminary students who are learning Hebrew and need a guide to help understand the significance of the grammatical terminology
- Bible software users who never formally learned Hebrew in the classroom and need help understanding the meaning of the terms they encounter
With grammatical terms laid out and discussed in an intuitive and user-friendly format, readers can now spend time focusing on exegesis and applying their findings to their preaching, teachings, study, and writing instead of puzzling over the significance of grammatical terminology and how to apply it.
The Biblical Hebrew Companion for Bible Software Users: Grammatical Terms Explained for Exegesis, by Michael Williams- Amazon Sales Rank: #296479 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-20
- Released on: 2015-10-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x .35" w x 5.98" l, .45 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 144 pages
About the Author
Michael Williams (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is Professor of Old Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary and a member of the NIV Committee on Bible Translation. He is the author of Deception in Genesis, The Prophet and His Message, Basics of Ancient Ugaritic, and How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens, and editor and contributor of Mishneh Todah. His passion is to equip students with knowledge of the Old Testament and its languages so that they may grow in their comprehension and appreciation of redemptive history and be adequately prepared to promote and defend the faith through word and action. Michael resides in Grand Rapids, MI, with his wife, Dawn.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent Companion for ALL Biblical Hebrew Students By Dr Conrade Yap Technology is here to stay. Whether we like it or not, technology is fast changing the way we study the Bible, especially in the way we approach biblical languages. I have heard of seminaries and Bible colleges doing away with the conventional ways of approaching the biblical language. So, armed with all kinds of modern computer platforms and powerful Bible software, users can try to learn all the Hebrew from the technological tools, according to their own pace.Traditional learning is also not easily done away. Such a method of learning Hebrew includes the rote memorization of word endings, the hours of digging into grammar, the vocabulary, the various rules and unique features of the ancient biblical language. I remember using many flash cards handwritten and placed in my pocket to be revised throughout the day. The art of remembering the Hebrew, combined with the science of analyzing the grammatical structures is part and parcel of learning the semitic language.Before the invention and easy availability of Bible software, most students have to do it the hard way. With software becoming more powerful and affordable, there are rising calls for a completely new way of learning the language. This is to use technology to supplement the traditional learning of Hebrew. In describing the need to avoid either extremes, Calvin Theological Seminary Professor and Hebrew instructor Michael Williams writes this book to show us how both traditional learning and technological tools can help the student pick up Hebrew well. Williams is convinced that:"What is needed for more fruitful Old Testament study, therefore, is a resource that occupies the vast and currently vacant middle ground between the traditional, full-blown academic study of biblical Hebrew on the one hand and complete ignorance of biblical Hebrew on the other. The purpose of this book is to helpfully occupy that middle ground."Whether it is the completely traditional way or the completely technological way, Williams believes in using the best of both in studying Biblical Hebrew. This is what this book is all about. Meant as a tool for students rather than a complete replacement for learning, Williams lets this resource answer the questions that pop up in the minds of a person using the top three most popular Bible software like Accordance, Bible Works, or Logos. It features:Detailed description of each grammatical termExplanation of what they doExample of "exegetical insight"User-Friendly placement of information on "facing pages" for easy reference (hard copy)Help in maximizing the use of the Bible SoftwareResources for further studyEssential tools needed toArranged in alphabetical order, this is a handbook style reference for Hebrew grammatical terms for readers using English to learn Hebrew. There are explanations about adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, infinitive absolutes, nouns, verbs, participles, definite articles, jussive, and so on. I find the descriptions of each term very concise and easy to understand. Supported by the exegetical insights to bring life to mere words, and examples of how the different words are used, students will find this tool extremely helpful. While not impossible, it will be quite hard for students who have never taken a course on Hebrew before to simply open up a Bible software program and reference the words in this book. The group that would benefit most are people having done at least a year of Hebrew at Bible school, and who needed some kind of a refresher. The appendices at the end of the book will be a wonderful all-in-one reference to revise the basics of Hebrew. For the more advanced Hebrew students, this book can be a useful reference for some of the more challenging grammatical structures.As a reference book, this resource is an excellent companion for all students, not only those using Bible software. I highly recommend this book.Rating: 5 stars of 5conradeThis book is provided to me courtesy of Zondervan Academic and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Useful and Needed Tool for Biblical Hebrew in the 21st Century! By John M. Kight The Biblical Hebrew Companion for Bible Software Users by Michael Williams is a unique language resource that both refreshes and guides the reader through a plethora of Hebrew grammatical terms utilized by today’s leading Bible software programs. This resource rightly recognizes the popularity of such programs, and instead of allowing the users of such programs to float aimlessly amid a sea of grammatical terms (they may or may not know), Williams has intentionally curated The Biblical Hebrew Companion to fill this void.The Biblical Hebrew Companion presumes ownership or access to a biblical language software program. There are a number of options available and most of the programs on the market today possess the ability to hover over or click a word to display the grammatical information relevant to that specific word. It is here that the reader discovers the grammatical terms comprising the content of the book. The terms are addressed alphabetically and each entry contains a two-page spread including three major sections: (1) What It Looks Like, (2) What It Does, and (3) An Exegetical Insight.I use Bible software daily and have been for nearly a decade. I use it for personal study, leisure reading, academic work, various ministerial duties, and much more. I even use multiple Bible software platforms for different objectives. It should be noted to the reader that most of the top-tier Bible software platforms also provide at least a glossary definition of the grammatical terms mentioned above with a quick hover. In other words, it is safe to assume that most of the software programs have recognized and attempted to fill the same void as Williams here—at least in part. Still, it is clear from even a cursory use of this book that Williams has provided the reader with much more than a short definition with examples.The organization of the book intentionally guides the reader from the point identification to application. It is here that The Biblical Hebrew Companion exhibits the most benefit. Not only is Williams removing the grammatical rust from the reader through helping them (re)identify and (re)discover the meaning of the term, but he is also actively helping them restore the original finish that once provided exegetical payoff. The latter is exceptionally useful for readers of all levels of linguistic understanding—from seasoned readers of the biblical languages to the Bible software user with no formal training whatsoever. Lastly, for those landing in the latter category, or somewhere in between, Williams has provided a host of helpful appendices on Hebrew consonants, vowels, syllables, the effects of the accent on vowels, and much more.The use of technology in Bible study and academic work isn’t going away. Today more than ever, pastors, students, teachers, and laity are utilizing the ever-growing and increasingly accessible market of Bible software. The answer isn’t to eliminate these tools to promise proficiency in the original languages, rather the answer is to equip the user with resources to ensure that these tools do not become a replacement for proficiency. It is here that The Biblical Hebrew Companion for Bible Software Users by Michael Williams is best represented, and it is here that this resource comes highly recommended!I received a review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Reference For The Hebrew Student or the Hebrew User By Upstate New York Reader It has been 40+ years since I sat in my first Hebrew language course. Since that time I have learned and used more Fortran, COBOL. Basic, Pascal, Lisp, Assembly Language, etc, than Hebrew. Now 40 years later, I have returned to the pulpit wishing I could remember some of that early Hebrew (and Greek) that I had learned years ago.This reference book serves part of that purpose. In fact, I wish I had it by my side while learning Hebrew - as it takes each major part of speech, each verbal conjunction, each grammatical construction and gives insight to the reader on its role in the language. The entries try to address three questions:What does it look like?What does it do?How it might effect the exegesis of the passage?A number of appendices add value as they bring together lists of topics that don’t fit elsewhere: vowels, consonants, Syllables, Pronunciation, ect. Also included are a scripture index and suggested bibliography for further study grouped by topic.The book will not serve as a Hebrew textbook, but as a great reference tool to set on the desk of the student or pastor working with the original languages. I cannot but hope that a similar volume will be forthcoming from the publisher for the Greek student.______________This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinion are mine alone.
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