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Hebrew and Aramaic Texts from Qumran (P00951)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : DIV-P-P00951

This is a language-based course that will allow students the opportunity to study in detail selected Hebrew and Aramaic texts of the Dead Sea Scrolls (e.g. the Rule of the Community, Habakkuk Pesher, Genesis Apocryphon).

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Hebrew 2 or by permission of the instructor

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biblical Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 12 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. To introduce students to the perculiarities of Qumran Hebrew and Aramaic by the study of their grammar.
2. To equip students with the necessary tools for and the experience of reading unpointed Hebrew and Aramaic Texts.
3. To introduce students to Qumran palaeography and the techniques of reconstructing fragmentary ancient manuscripts.