Intermediate Biblical Hebrew is a continuation of Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. We cover more advanced points of biblical Hebrew syntax, including the...

Intermediate Biblical Hebrew is a continuation of Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. We cover more advanced points of biblical Hebrew syntax, including the various uses of the definite article and the construct chain, the functions of the verbal forms, and the structure of different types of clauses. Students put this knowledge to use by translating biblical texts from Hebrew to English and from English to Hebrew with a focus on linguistic analysis. This practice finely hones students’ knowledge of Hebrew grammar, expands their vocabulary, and provides comprehensive experience in the close reading and translation of a wide range of biblical texts. Some of the biblical texts likely to be studied include:

• Genesis 1 (the creation story)

• Exodus 20 (the Ten Commandments)

• Exodus 32 (the golden calf)

• Joshua 6 (the walls of Jericho)

• Judges 4 (Deborah and Jael)

• Ezekiel 37 (the vision of the dry bones)

Hebrew and Jewish Studies|History|International Relations and Politics|Middle Eastern Languages and Cultural Studies|Modern History|Politics

The Arab-Israeli dispute has proven to be one of the most intractable conflicts of modern times. With the potential for the Arab-Israeli Wars to develop into...

The Arab-Israeli dispute has proven to be one of the most intractable conflicts of modern times. With the potential for the Arab-Israeli Wars to develop into international ones, it is vital to understand why the various wars started and why diplomacy has failed to resolve the conflict.

The module employs a three-dimensional approach to understanding the conflict from its origins in 1880 to the present day. It looks at the key developments in:

• The Zionist/Israeli arena

• The Arab world with special reference to the Palestinians

• The international powers of the day

The main concept of the module is that it is vital in order to fully understand the conflict to study all three areas and how they impact upon one another. Students are encouraged to adopt this three-dimensional approach and are introduced to the key Israeli, Arab and international scholarship on these areas. No prior knowledge of the Arab-Israeli Conflict is required. Students are encouraged to read one of the recommended general histories of the Middle East prior to starting the module.