Hélène M. Dallaire (PhD, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion) is the Earl S. Kalland Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Denver Seminary. She is the author of The Syntax of Volitives in Biblical Hebrew and Amarna Canaanite Prose, Joshua (EBC),editor of 200 Devotionals from the Hebrew Bible,and has contributed numerous articles to academic books and journals in her field.

"Dr. Dallaire has devoted a lifetime to teaching the language of Biblical Hebrew. She has a deep insight and understanding of this ancient language, the texts written, and the best way for students to learn and master Hebrew. It is exciting to see the work of this master at last available. For the most efficient and most enjoyable experience in learning Hebrew, this is the grammar to use."
—RICHARD S. HESS, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Denver Seminary

"So many Hebrew grammars work on variations of the same pedagogical model. But this is something genuinely new, encouraging students through its living language approach not only to learn basic translations but to appreciate how the language works. The basics are all still covered but are now integrated into a model that genuinely helps students work toward mastering the language."
—DAVID G. FIRTH, Lecturer in Old Testament, Trinity College, Bristol

"Learning Hebrew is hard for most students! Hélène Dallaire’s Mastering Biblical Hebrew: A Living Language Grammar helps students learn Hebrew in a way that fully engages the student not just through reading and memorization but also through speaking, listening, and writing. This expanded version of what it means to learn Hebrew will inspire students to connect with Hebrew on a deeper level and stay well- versed in Hebrew long after their class ends."
—CHARLIE TRIMM, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Biola University

"Mastering Biblical Hebrew provides an engaging approach to teaching the language. Not only does Dallaire’s textbook give students a solid understanding of grammar, but it does so with helpful pedagogy and, dare we admit, fun! Students and instructors alike will benefit from her meaningful lessons and appealing exercises."
—JENNIFER E. NOONAN, Instructor of Hebrew and Old Testament, Columbia International University

"Hélène Dallaire’s Mastering Biblical Hebrew embodies decades of effective teaching. Its presentation of Biblical Hebrew grammar is clear, engaging, and pedagogically informed. In a market saturated with teaching grammars, this resource stands out as a trustworthy, go- to textbook appreciated by both students and instructors."
—BENJAMIN J. NOONAN, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Columbia International University

"Combining concise grammatical explanations with numerous exercises, this SLA- inspired textbook is designed to be useful both for classrooms and personal study. The numerous exercises balance reading aloud, grammar analysis, creative writing, and translation into and out of Hebrew, incorporating real biblical passages from the very beginning."
—KATHRYN MEDILL, Associate Teaching Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, University of Washington

"Dr. Hélène Dallaire’s Mastering Biblical Hebrew revolutionizes ancient language learning through immersive, interactive methods. Treating Hebrew as living speech, students learn by listening and speaking— making the process intuitive, enjoyable, and far more effective than traditional approaches. The effort is richly rewarded: deeper, lasting fluency in the language God chose to reveal himself to the world. Highly recommended!"
—ANDRÉ VILLENEUVE, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, Sacred Heart Major Seminary

"Dallaire’s new grammar will be a gift to those seeking to learn Hebrew. She masterfully weaves together the best practices of second language acquisition (SLA) with much of the traditional terminology associated with learning Hebrew. With the increase in research showing the effectiveness of “living language” methods, this textbook is a welcome addition to the field. Dallaire does not jettison technical aspects of the Hebrew language (dagesh lene vs. dagesh forte; Masoretic accents; weak roots as early as chapter 4), but rather provides engaging resources (exercises, videos, audio files, etc.) to help students learn those technicalities faster and retain them longer. Whether you are a self-paced learner or a professor in higher education, your time in this grammar will be a worthwhile endeavor."
—ADAM HOWELL, Associate Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, Boyce College

"This volume energizes the expected content of an introductory grammar with an impressive range of creative activities to engage students’ minds, their senses, and the imagination and harnesses emerging online tools— all to facilitate language acquisition. Dallaire’s work might be the catalyst for raising up a new generation of lovers of the Hebrew language!"
—M. DANIEL CARROLL R., Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy, Wheaton College

"Mastering Biblical Hebrew combines the best of Hebrew pedagogy with innovative SLA techniques to create a fun and effective learning experience. All learning styles are engaged as the professor interacts with students in an immersive Hebrew environment. Hebrew concepts are learned incrementally giving students confidence to immediately and continually interpret the Hebrew Bible as the life- giving source of God’s truth."
—JAMES GREENBERG, Adjunct Professor of Old Testament, Denver Seminary

"With Mastering Biblical Hebrew, Hélène Dallaire invites students—and the professors who lead them on this innovative journey of biblical language acquisition—into a language that breathes, speaks, and works its way down into our bones. More than rote memorization, this textbook facilitates an engaging and holistic mastery of Hebrew."
—REBECCA W. POE HAYS, Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

"This new textbook is a wonderful and welcome resource for learning Biblical Hebrew. By drawing on techniques from second language acquisition pedagogy, Dallaire incorporates creative activities into each chapter, making learning Hebrew interactive, accessible, dynamic, and fun. Through this approach, Dallaire lays a strong foundation for life-long engagement with the Hebrew Scriptures."
—REBECCA G. S. IDESTROM, Professor of Old Testament, Tyndale University

"Accessible, creative, and interactive, Mastering Biblical Hebrew is a brilliant tool in the pedagogy of classical Hebrew as a living language. This exceptional Hebrew grammar fosters an immersive learning experience for beginning and intermediate students of Biblical Hebrew. It does so by successfully integrating Hebrew reading skills with conversational Hebrew. Highly recommended!"
—IGAL GERMAN, Professor of the Hebrew Bible and Faith Defenders International, CEO

"Mastering Biblical Hebrew is a highly innovative pedagogical textbook that engages the interest of students by teaching Biblical Hebrew as a living language. Hélène Dallaire is internationally recognised as a leading scholar of Biblical Hebrew with many years of experience in teaching the language. Here she offers us the fruits of her scholarly knowledge and teaching skills."
—GEOFFREY KHAN, Regius Professor of Hebrew, Cambridge University

"I’ve used the prepublication version of this book in the classroom, and it is an outstanding resource. It focuses on the essentials of Hebrew grammar, helping students grasp what truly matters in a clear, conversational way. Best of all, it leads learners beyond passive knowledge to active mastery— thinking and forming sentences in Biblical Hebrew."
—JAN VERBRUGGEN, Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature, Western Seminary

"I have long sought a Biblical Hebrew textbook that effectively applies concepts of second language acquisition, and Hélène Dallaire’s Mastering Biblical Hebrew accomplishes this. Through lessons that actively incorporate listening, speaking, writing, translating, and sentence formulation, this book will help students experience and learn Biblical Hebrew as a living language."
—KAZ HAYASHI, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Bethel University

"Dallaire delivers a fresh, vibrant Hebrew Grammar that’s as accessible as it is innovative. Drawing on modern methods in second language acquisition—like SLA and TPR—it invites learners to engage through listening and hands-on, embodied actions. This isn’t just a helpful resource; it’s an approachable guide that empowers teachers and energizes students!"
—JENNIFER M. MATHENY, Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures (Old Testament), George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

"Mastering Biblical Hebrew makes living language learning accessible for a new generation of students. Bringing three decades of classroom experience, Hélène Dallaire offers this scholarly and creative textbook with a strong focus on the Hebrew Bible. The many practical exercises will be a pleasure to teach and learn."
—JILL FIRTH, Lecturer in Hebrew and Old Testament, Ridley College

"Dallaire’s Mastering Biblical Hebrew is a significant contribution to the learning of Biblical Hebrew. By combining the best of grammar-translation and second language acquisition (SLA) methods, she helps ensure the greatest mastery of Biblical Hebrew to allow for really reading the Old Testament in Hebrew."
—PETER T. VOGT, Dean of the School of Theology and Professor of Old Testament, Bethel Seminary

"Hélène Dallaire’s Mastering Biblical Hebrew is a pedagogically brilliant, thoroughly immersive resource developed by a highly accomplished scholar and educator. This textbook’s artistic illustrations and engaging listening, speaking, and writing activities bring the classroom to life, help beginners read with fluidity, and facilitate language retention. Dallaire’s instructional method outshines the traditional approaches to teaching Biblical Hebrew, making this text the ideal resource for this generation of Biblical Hebrew language learners. Mastering Biblical Hebrew is truly a “masterful” resource, whose instructional approach is worthy of consideration by every teacher and student of Biblical Hebrew."
—DOMINICK S. HERNÁNDEZ, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitics, Director of Talbot en Español, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

"Mastering Biblical Hebrew is a delightful addition to a field that has only recently been incorporating the findings of second language acquisition (SLA). With this resource, Dallaire has succeeded in making the study of Biblical Hebrew fun and engaging, and positive results are sure to follow."
—KASPARS OZOLINS, Assistant Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary