This text provides a workable framework for engaging with and learning Hebrew. The text begins with a chart of the Hebrew letters (pronunciation, script, block, and letter). English letter pronunciation is used to interpret the Hebrew: /ts/ as in hats; /z/ as in zoo. A second chart elaborates the vowel points, with a romanized pronunciation of each sound. Then, Scripture begins. This interlinear text includes the complete Biblical text of Ruth, following the Hebrew--right to left. Structured word by word in a 3-tiered framework for easy reading, the Hebrew is placed at the top, with space for copywork, for notes in the middle, and a word-by-word English translation at the bottom. Endnotes will highlight unique structures and grammar, such as the feminine plural; imperfect tenses; and one of the several chiastic structures found in Ruth (found in Chapter One).
While this study can be used with any Biblical Hebrew course and the book of Ruth can be studied at any time, the publisher Alef Press recommends this Ruth study after completing the publishers Biblical Hebrew 2. Particularly, the student should be familiar with the following verb stems used in the end notes: Qal, Nifal, Piel, Pual, Hifil, Hofal, and Hitpael. A good grasp of these verb stems will also equip the student for further reading from Scripture. Scripture quotations come from ESV, NIV, NETS, God’s Word, and the Complete Jewish Bible English Translation. Nonreproducible, 72 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth