Someone at Koren Publishers invited me to review their new Hebrew-English Tanakh (The Magerman Edition). After taking one look at a picture of the book, I was convinced. (Thanks to Koren for the review copy, which did not consciously affect the objectivity of this review.) Check it out: Yes, I judged this book … Continue reading Yet Another Beautiful Hebrew-English Bible
Zondervan has just released updated editions of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, as well as related aids for students working through those textbooks. Behold: Zondervan Academic has sent these for review. It feels like a long time ago (though it was only 10 years) that I began … Continue reading In the Mail: Updated Zondervan Greek and Hebrew Grammars
Matthew 10:21 reads: NRSV Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death NA28 Παραδώσει δὲ ἀδελφὸς ἀδελφὸν εἰς θάνατον καὶ πατὴρ τέκνον, καὶ ἐπαναστήσονται τέκνα ἐπὶ γονεῖς καὶ θανατώσουσιν αὐτούς. which made me think of Malachi 4:6 (versification from English … Continue reading Jesus and Malachi? Septuagint or Hebrew Bible? (All I Really Want)
A couple of Advents ago I preached on Jonah. There is no lack of good resources on the book, even ones that treat the Hebrew text itself. But the Baylor handbook offers a somewhat unique perspective, analyzing the words and phrases of the Hebrew text, as well as reading it through a discourse analysis lens: … Continue reading Jonah: Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Text
I’ve been practicing reading Greek fairly regularly all year. Hebrew had fallen a bit by the wayside until recently. As of the last two weeks, however, I think I’ve got a good rhythm now for keeping both fresh. I know I’m not the only pastor who finds it a challenge to not lose the heard-earned … Continue reading How I’m Keeping Greek and Hebrew Fresh
Hendrickson has published a new Hebrew Reader’s Bible. (See more here.) They’ve also posted a sample pdf online, which features the book of Obadiah (good choice!). You order now through CBD or Amazon… OR… if you want it at 50% off, you can go to Hendrickson’s booth at the upcoming ETS (booth 222) and … Continue reading New Hebrew Reader’s Bible: 50% Off at ETS, SBL/AAR
This month Eisenbrauns has a sale on my favorite series of theirs: Linguistic Studies in Ancient West Semitic (LSAWS). These titles are not often on sale, and you can rarely (if ever) find a cheaper copy of anything here, even if used via Amazon. I highlight two volumes: Word Order in the Biblical Hebrew Finite … Continue reading Conference Prices on Some Hebrew Language Gems from Eisenbrauns
This fall Hendrickson will publish a new Hebrew Reader’s Bible. Hendrickson says it is: A helpful language reference tool for students, pastors, and scholars. The BHS Reader’s Edition is for those who have a basic understanding of Biblical Hebrew and desire to read and study the Hebrew Bible. With this book alone (and a year’s … Continue reading New Hebrew Reader’s Bible This Fall
“But when do we get to start reading Hebrew?” The question was a near-refrain in my first semester of Hebrew class at seminary. After months of memorizing verbal paradigm charts and individual vocabulary words, I wondered he same thing. I don’t mind a memorization-based or paradigm-based model for second language acquisition. I did fairly well … Continue reading A First-Year Textbook that Gets You Reading Hebrew A.S.A.P.
To keep my Greek and Hebrew active, right now I’m alternating between two books (and enjoying them both): Murray J. Harris’s Prepositions and Theology in the Greek New Testament (Zondervan, 2012). Without accepting a so-called “theology of prepositions,” Harris’s guide is readable and illuminating. I found his exegetical guide to Colossians and Philemon … Continue reading What I’m Reading to Keep My Greek and Hebrew Fresh
Words on the Word 