Biblical Hebrew IV: Advanced Reading Seminar— The Visions of Daniel
Date: Feb 05, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sponsor: Online Learning
Location: Online
Category: Biblical Hebrew Online Learning
Biblical Hebrew IV: Advanced Reading Seminar—The Visions of Daniel
An Online Course with Dr. David Zev Moster
Nine Thursdays: February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 16, 2026
2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
We also offer a Tuesday afternoon session from 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET., focusing on the Book of Esther.
The second half of Daniel contains vivid and powerful visions about the rise and fall of empires, the future of Jerusalem, and the end of days. Daniel interprets these visions with the help of the angels Gabriel and Michael. In nine live online sessions, we will read Daniel chapters 1, 8–12, which set the stage for subsequent apocalyptic visions in history. We will focus on the most difficult passages and evaluate multiple options for translation and interpretation. Participants are encouraged to create their own translations and research new topics about this fascinating, yet often ignored, portion of Tanakh.
Prerequisites: Completion of Biblical Hebrew I, II, and III. If you have not taken these courses but believe you have the equivalent background, please schedule a conversation with the instructor prior to enrollment.
Cost: $480
Earn a 10% DISCOUNT on courses by declaring your candidacy for the new Certificate in Biblical Hebrew. Complete the four-course sequence and optional capstone project. By the conclusion of the program, you will be able to read and understand a book of the Bible from start to finish in the original Hebrew.
* If you have not purchased Accordance Software for a previous course, a coupon will be provided to obtain it at the discounted price of $50. The two Tanakh Cards are $15/each.
Learn about the Certificate in Biblical Hebrew
Dr. David Zev Moster is the Director of Biblical Hebrew at JTS. He also directs the Institute of Biblical Culture, where he teaches Hebrew and creates video materials about ancient Israelite language and culture for the general public. He is the author of Etrog: How a Chinese Fruit Became a Jewish Symbol (2018). He received his PhD from Bar-Ilan University, an MA from New York University, and BA, MA, and MS degrees and rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University.
