A Reference Grammar of Modern Hebrew

Provides a clearly structured and accessible guide to all aspects of contemporary Hebrew grammar.

Edna Amir Coffin (Author), Shmuel Bolozky (Author)

9780521820332, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 3 February 2005

462 pages
24.4 x 17 x 2.5 cm, 0.93 kg

'Anyone who wants a solid reference book for Hebrew grammar would benefit from this book. … the authors provide numerous examples in illustrating their teaching points. Whenever possible [they] provide Hebrew terminology alongside the English terms to help students benefit more from this textbook. … overall I would recommend [it], since there seems to be no better Hebrew reference grammar which has a better value than this one.' SIL Electronic Book Reviews

A Reference Grammar of Modern Hebrew provides a clearly-structured and accessible guide to all aspects of contemporary Hebrew grammar. Systematically organised, it presents the basic structures of the language, looking at grammatical categories, phrases, expressions, and the construction of clauses and sentences. Drawing on their extensive experience of teaching Hebrew to English-speaking students, the authors also provide a wide range of examples to illustrate each point, and introduce in a clear and accessible way the writing and pronunciation of the language, its punctuation rules, and its use in context. Wherever possible, equivalent Hebrew terminology is given to facilitate students' use of Hebrew language textbooks. Specialised linguistic terminology is kept to a minimum, and verb and noun tables are provided as well as a comprehensive index of terms, making this both a useful teaching resource and an easy-to-use reference tool for those wishing to look up specific details of the language.

1. Preliminary discussion
2. Writing and pronunciation
3. The verb system
4. Verb pattern groups
5. The noun system
6. Pronouns
7. Numerals
8. Adjectives
9. Adverbs
10. Particles
11. Noun phrases
12. Verb phrases
13. Modal verbs and expressions
14. Clauses and sentences
15. Language in context
Appendix 1. Verb tables
Appendix 2. Noun tables
Appendix 3. Punctuation rules
Appendix 4. Rules for Ktiv malé
Index of terms.

Subject Areas: Linguistics [CF]