This book is a beginner's guide to biblical Hebrew. It serves as a tool for ministers and ministers-in-training who want to become more effective preachers and instructors. The book's uniqueness is in its tool-based approach; it includes a list of abbreviations of Biblical Books and an appendix of the basics of Hebrew. The lesson in Hebrew is practical; the author first answers basic questions about biblical Hebrew and then takes the reader through a series of analyses that discuss learning the language — from words, to figures of speech, to Hebrew writing - both narrative and poetry, and finally, to broader issues of culture and communication. Using Biblical Hebrew in Ministry is an excellent and resourceful text for ministers, as well as Seminaries and Bible colleges that offer courses such as "Biblical Hebrew for English Speakers," "Using Biblical Resource Tools," Biblical Hebrew, and Hebrew exegesis.

"This is a helpful book to those who have studied Hebrew and would like to refresh their memory—especially on the practical use of Hebrew in ministry. The author has pulled together a large amount of data and presented it in a practical way. His styleof writing is 'light' and he covers a large area, including the etymology, figures of speech, Hebrew exegesis, the artistry of Hewbrew poetry versus Hebrew narrative." - Mid-America Theological Journal

"...a shortcut for ministers who do not want to spend years on language study and to serve as a primer for those who intend long-term study." - The Expository Times

"...a shortcut for ministers who do not want to spend years on language study and to serve as a primer for those who intend long-term study." - The Expository Times

"This is a helpful book to those who have studied Hebrew and would like to refresh their memory—especially on the practical use of Hebrew in ministry. The author has pulled together a large amount of data and presented it in a practical way. His style of writing is 'light' and he covers a large area, including the etymology, figures of speech, Hebrew exegesis, the artistry of Hewbrew poetry versus Hebrew narrative." - Mid-America Theological Journal