The language spoken by Christ, David and the prophets of old
(ancient Hebrew) is now available to anyone with a computer and high-speed
Internet access. This online language
program, accredited by the prestigious Hebrew University in Israel, is
available on e-Teacher Group’s website, www.eteacherbiblical.com. It is designed for people who want to have a
better understanding of the Bible and biblical text of the Old Testament.
The
eTeacherBiblical.com program includes weekly, live, online “meetings” in
small groups of seven to eight students, and homework assignments that are sent
by the teacher after each lesson. The curriculum consists of five levels with
each composed of students only in that level.
The five divisions range from beginners, with no prior experience with
Hebrew, to highly advanced students.
The course focuses on reading the Hebrew Bible in its original language.
In the process, students gain
a comprehensive understanding of the language, including grammar, syntax and
vocabulary. At the more advanced levels, the course deals with different
textual and diachronic perspectives, and delves into a
wider range of biblical texts, including poetry, prophecy and wisdom
literature.
Hebrew University
Since
January 2010, the biblical Hebrew online program is part of the Hebrew University’s accredited courses and is fully recognized by the faculty of humanities. In accordance with the
university’s academic requirements, the program awards students four credit
points.
To
date, eTeacher is the only e-learning company providing the Hebrew University
with live online courses for its students. This is especially noteworthy due to
the fact that the 91-year-old Hebrew University and its faculty of humanities
are listed among the top 100 universities in the world.
Hebrew language
Hebrew
is an ancient and fascinating language with a rich history and meaning that
goes beyond translation into any other language. Biblical Hebrew courses enable students to read the Bible firsthand in the language it was
written. This eTeacher course has a number of unique advantages for those
involved in Bible study. It gives students:
- Comprehension of the
Hebrew Bible and the meaning of the original text without translation
- Understanding about how
God is revealed in the biblical text
- Education on the Jewish
roots of the Christian faith and exploring the original Hebrew mindset in which
Christianity began
- Appreciation for
biblical wordplays, double meanings, meaning of names and more
- Immersion in actual
biblical texts selected both for their value as exemplars of the language and
their intrinsic interest
- Explanation on the
cultural and historical settings of biblical texts
- Learning grammatical
topics within the framework of famous biblical stories
- Growth of a unique
vocabulary in prayer (some call Hebrew “God’s own language”
- Comfortable reading
Hebrew texts and being able to tackle new biblical passages
eTeacher Group
Headquartered
in Israel, eTeacher Group is a leading international online language academy
specializing in structured language programs that are delivered live over the
Internet through advanced videoconference technology with certified native
teachers.
Today
eTeacher Group offers structured language programs in modern Hebrew, biblical
Hebrew, English and Chinese. The company is currently expanding its language
school offerings and plans to provide additional languages during 2011.
eTeacher’s
partner, Pamoja Capital, is a
Switzerland-based private investment firm that believes in creating value
through long-term, socially responsible global investments, in various fields
including education.
Some
facts about the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
–
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
is Israel’s oldest university
–
The first board of
governors included: Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Martin Buber and Chaim
Weizmann
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It is home to the
world’s largest Jewish studies library
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Scholars who served as
faculty members include: Gershom Scholem, Yeshayahu Leibowitz, Don Patinkin,
Daniel Kahneman and Robert Aumann
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Four of Israel’s prime
ministers are alumni of the Hebrew University
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In the last seven years,
six graduates of the university received the Nobel Prize
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The Hebrew University is
consistently ranked in Academic Ranking of World Universities as the top
university in Israel and in the top 100 in the world
This is your chance to enjoy the benefits of a deeper
understanding of the biblical text and learn the Hebrew of the Bible from the
comfort of your own home, through a live, online, interactive course with an
academic Biblical Hebrew teacher.
