There’s a new online course to learn Biblical Aramaic from Hebrew University, online:
Hebrew University and eTeacher Group Offer Aramaic Language via Online Program
The Ancient Language of Daniel’s Prophecies
April 27, 2011 03:07 PM Eastern Daylight TimeJERUSALEM & TEL AVIV, Israel–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and eTeacher Group announced the addition of Aramaic to its unique offering for students around the world to participate in its joint Biblical Hebrew program.
The new program builds upon the success of the Biblical Hebrew program introduced in 2007 and which now boasts students from around the world including North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Europe.
The 14 week course focuses on reading Aramaic-based texts in the Old Testament more specifically examining the Aramaic prophecies of Daniel and the sections of the book of Ezra.
So if you have an interest in Daniel or Ezra, check it out. 🙂
Peace,
-Steve
Steve, I was wondering if you could advise me if there are any “live” Aramaic study programs in Israel, I’ll be there over the summer and would like to work on the language while I’m there. Thanks. James