Full course description
HEB 101 • Self-Paced • Video Lectures Only
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Begin learning about the language of the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) through clear, step-by-step video instruction.
Video lectures taught by Michael G. Wechsler, Ph.D.
DEDICATION
This course was made possible through the generous sponsorship of a husband and wife who wished to remain anonymous. Rather than spend money on an anniversary vacation or special gifts for one another, they chose to honor the Lord on the occasion of their 20th wedding anniversary by funding the development of this Biblical Hebrew course so that others might learn to read and understand the language of Scripture.
Their Dedication
“In celebration of our 20th wedding anniversary,
we lovingly dedicate this course.”אֲנִי לְדוֹדִי וְדוֹדִי לִי
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.”
Song of Songs 6:3
Course Overview
Explore Biblical Hebrew Through Video Instruction
This video lecture series includes more than 70 presentations organized into 16 carefully structured modules. Dr. Michael G. Wechsler teaches through his textbook line by line, highlighting and explaining the Hebrew alphabet, vowels, vocabulary, grammar, morphology, and other essential features of Biblical Hebrew.
The lectures provide clear visual instruction for students who want an affordable introduction to Biblical Hebrew without completing exercises, assignments, examinations, or other course activities.
Learn directly from the author—a Biblical Hebrew scholar, experienced teacher, and Jewish believer in Yeshua.
No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Tier 4 Learning Experience
Video Lecture Presentations Only
Tier 4 provides access to the complete collection of video lecture presentations in a flexible, self-paced format. Students may watch Dr. Wechsler’s instruction according to their own schedule without completing the exercises, assignments, vocabulary activities, examinations, or other instructional components included in Tiers 1–3.
Students have 365 days from enrollment to view the lectures. Tier 4 is intended for personal enrichment and does not include academic credit, instructor grading, personalized feedback, or direct answers to individual course questions.
365 DAYS
Watch the lectures according to your own schedule.
70+ LECTURES
Receive the complete collection of video presentations.
NON-CREDIT
Study through the lectures for personal enrichment.
Important Tier 4 Information
Lecture Access Rather Than the Complete Curriculum
Tier 4 includes the video lecture presentations only. It does not include textbook exercises, downloadable worksheets, answer keys, digital flashcards, vocabulary activities, Hebrew songs, interactive learning tools, examinations, instructor support, or academic credit. Students who want access to the complete instructional curriculum should select Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3.
What Is Included
The Complete Video Lecture Collection
- More than 70 video lecture presentations
- Lectures organized into 16 carefully sequenced modules
- Visual instruction in the Hebrew alphabet and vowels
- Explanations of foundational Hebrew vocabulary
- Instruction in essential Hebrew grammar and morphology
- Line-by-line teaching from Dr. Wechsler’s textbook
- A distinctly Messianic Jewish approach to Biblical Hebrew
- 365 days of video access from the date of enrollment
Lecture Topics
Discover the Foundations of Biblical Hebrew
Through the video lecture presentations, students are introduced to:
- The Hebrew alphabet and its final letter forms
- Hebrew vowels and basic pronunciation
- Foundational Biblical Hebrew vocabulary
- Essential elements of Hebrew grammar and morphology
- Basic principles involved in reading and translation
- Study tools used in continued Biblical Hebrew learning
Sample Lecture
Experience Dr. Wechsler’s Teaching
Watch Dr. Wechsler teach directly from his textbook and experience his clear, step-by-step approach to Biblical Hebrew.
Meet Your Professor
Dr. Michael G. Wechsler
Distinguished Biblical Hebrew Scholar, Author, and Professor
Dr. Michael G. Wechsler earned his Ph.D. in Near Eastern Judaica and Judaeo-Arabic from the University of Chicago and his M.A. in Old Testament and Semitics from Trinity International University.
He served as a Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute from 2001 to 2024 and is currently a Research Associate at the University of Warsaw, an author for Ariel Ministries, and a Professor of Biblical Hebrew at Ariel College.
A Jewish believer in Yeshua, Dr. Wechsler brings exceptional academic expertise and a distinctly Messianic Jewish perspective to the study of Biblical Hebrew.
Companion Course Textbook
Ariel’s Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Dr. Wechsler teaches through this textbook during the video lectures. The interim digital edition by Michael G. Wechsler, Ph.D., containing Lessons 1–16, is therefore strongly recommended. It is sold separately for $29 and is not included in the course enrollment fee.
Copyright notice: The video lecture presentations, textbook materials, and all related course resources are protected by copyright. They may not be copied, shared, posted online, distributed, or used in group settings without written permission.