iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0: Vocabulary for Eight Beginning Grammars (iVocab Series) [MP3 Audio] [CD-ROM]

J. Michael Thigpen (Author), David Hoffeditz (Author)

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Publication Date: October 22, 2008 | Series: iVocab Series

iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0 comprehensively updates and expands the widely successful iVocab Biblical Hebrew. Version 2.0 continues to move beyond traditional ink-and-paper flashcards, allowing users to see and hear chapter vocabulary followed by the translation. A powerful, portable learning tool, it includes more than 1,000 audiovisual flashcards for your iPod , other MP3 player, cell phone, or computer.

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iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0 comprehensively updates and expands the widely successful iVocab Biblical Hebrew. Version 2.0 continues to move beyond traditional ink-and-paper flashcards, allowing users to see and hear chapter vocabulary followed by the translation. A powerful, portable learning tool, it includes more than 1,000 audiovisual flashcards for your iPod , other MP3 player, cell phone, or computer. Coordinated with eight Hebrew grammars-Pratico-Van Pelt, Seow, Ross, Fuller-Choi, Futato, Garrett-DeRouchie, Kelly, and Kittel-Hoffer-Wright- iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0 features will maximize vocabulary learning for students! iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0 includes " alphabet and diphthongs " a searchable index " printable flashcards " practice reading passages " a guide for learning language independently iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0 offers the tools to " customize vocabulary lists " rate vocabulary from "unknown" to "confident" " randomly shuffle flashcards iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0 automatically generates " review lists for new, established, and long-term vocabulary " review lists based on student vocabulary ratings Compatibility iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0 is designed for the following iPod models: o iPod Nano, 2nd generation o iPod Nano, 3rd generation o iPod, with color display o iPod, 5th generation o iPod Classic o iPod Touch System Requirements Computer: Win: 500 MHz Pentium processor or better Mac: 500 MHz G3 processor or better Operating System: Win: 32 bit edition of Windows XP SP2, or 64 bit edition of Vista Mac: OS X 10.3.9 or later RAM: 256 MB MP3 Player: Audio files: MP3 Audiovisual files: AAC format (.m4a) 50 MB available Hard Disk Space: 50 MB available minimum, 250 MB available recommended Software/Other: Some features may require installation of QuickTime or iTunes. In order to burn an audio CD for use in a CD player, a CD burner and disk-burning utility is required. Printable flashcards may require installation of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. J. Michael Thigpen is completing his Ph.D. in Hebraic and Cognate Studies at Hebrew Union College. He has taught Hebrew on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. David M. Hoffeditz (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) has taught beginning and intermediate Greek at the collegiate level and currently serves on the pastoral staff of a church in Springfield, OH. iPod, QuickTime, and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Compatibility with Apple or Microsoft applications and operating systems does not constitute an endorsement of this product by either Apple Inc. or Microsoft Corporation. RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Language Study

About the Author

David M. Hoffeditz (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is an associate pastor at Rocky Point Chapel in Springfield, Ohio and has served as an associate professor of Bible and Greek at the collegiate level for seven years. He is also an active guest speaker and lecturer.

J. Michael Thigpen is the Executive Director of the Evangelical Theological Society. He holds a M.Phil. in Hebraic and Cognate Studies and is currently completing his Ph.D. dissertation at Hebrew Union College. He has taught Hebrew on both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional; Dvdr edition (October 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825427444
• ISBN-13: 978-0825427442
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,246,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great vocabulary learning tool, September 26, 2010

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David Clarke - See all my reviews

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This review is from: iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0: Vocabulary for Eight Beginning Grammars (iVocab Series) (CD-ROM)

I have found this to be a great assist in my quest to learn Biblical Hebrew. Previously I was using standard flash cards, Old Testament Hebrew Vocabulary Cards (Zondervan Vocabulary Builder Series, The), but this software product is much better. Not only do you see the words in Hebrew and English, but you can also hear them. This is especially helpful if you are learning alone, without an instructor.
The word lists are keyed to the lessons in the textbook I am using, as well as to seven other textbooks. The best thing is that the software allows you to create your own word lists. For instance, my textbook discussed the various independent pronouns, but did not include them in the vocabulary list. Fortunately, I could make my own list that did contain these words.
One other thing that impressed me is that the documentation supplies an email address to use if you have problems or suggestions. I was surprised that the email goes direct to the author of the product.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for MP3 players, May 28, 2011

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Jerry - See all my reviews

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This review is from: iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0: Vocabulary for Eight Beginning Grammars (iVocab Series) (CD-ROM)

Although this product is designed for video-capable iPods (on the back of the box - not shown above - it clearly indicates that only the audio works with MP3 players), I was able to get the flashcards to work on my Sony Walkman MP3 player. The contents of the disk include several directories, including Flashcards, 3GP Files, Grammar Playlists, and MP3 Files. If you have an MP3 player, copy the MP3 Files directory over to your player...don't bother with the Flashcards directory. If you have an iPod there are extensive instructions included on how to load them. Aside from the technical issues, the user should be aware that a "modern Israeli model" of pronunciation is followed, so for example there is no distinction made between the patach and qamets. If not for this I would have given 5 stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not easy to install., January 26, 2010

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Kevin in Denver "Mac User" (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iVocab Biblical Hebrew 2.0: Vocabulary for Eight Beginning Grammars (iVocab Series) (CD-ROM)

I was under the impression that the flashcards were like a game that was organized within a shell. Instead, it is organized within iTunes. Seems to me that importing multiple playlists (chapters) into iTunes should be easier than traveling through the maze of menus to import them one-at-a-time. Loading all the components into iTunes turned out to be a hassle. Isn't there a wide selection of flashcard shells for the iPod that allows publishers to plug-in their content?
There is extensive support for many textbooks with this version. Each of the supported books chapter's is an iTunes "playlist." However, the text I have is not included, so I'm guessing which playlist folder might follow the book I am using (Fundamental Biblical Hebrew by Andrew H. Bartelt, Concordia Publishing House). So far, this is reminding me of the bad old DOS days.