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Art of Biblical Words
Reading Skills
Dr. Tim Mackie
Many key biblical words are either unfamiliar or have lost their original meaning in our modern context. Gain the skills you need to understand these words every time you read, and try out some of the best free tools our scholars use to uncover the original meaning of biblical words.
2 Hours 54 Minutes
Learning Objectives
This class explores the exciting and strange world of biblical words, offering skills and concepts to help us better understand the words of the Bible. Join the class to learn about:
- Language theory for how words relate to meaning.
- The linguistic bridge between the New Testament and the Hebrew Bible.
- Using tools like interlinear Bibles, concordances, Bible dictionaries, and Bible study software programs to gain a deeper understanding of biblical words.
2 Hours 54 Minutes
Lecture Time
1
Module
5
Classroom Sessions
1
Quiz
Your Teacher
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Dr. Tim Mackie
Tim Mackie is a writer and creative director for BibleProject. He has a Ph.D. in Semitic Languages and Biblical Studies. He wrote his dissertation on the manuscript history of the book of Ezekiel, with a focus on the Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls. What a total nerd! He is a professor at Western Seminary and served as a teaching pastor for many years.