HEBICH, h6'biH, SAMUEL: Missionary; b. at Nellingen, Württemberg, Apr. 29, 1803; d. at Stuttgart May 21, 1868. In Dec., 1831, he entered the Basel missionary institute, and in 1834 was sent to India. In 1859 he returned to his native country, and by his sensational revivalistic methods aroused considerable opposition. In 1862 he was pensioned. His chief importance lies in the fact that while in India by his sermons on repentance and his pastoral care and devotion he converted many English officers and soldiers.

J. Hesse.

Bibliography: S. Hebfch, ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der

indischen Mission, Basel, 1872; E. F. Lsnghans, Pidir mus and Christentum im gpiegel der fsseren Mission, pR 3 sqq., Leipsic, 1864.

HEBREWS, GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THE. See Apocrypha, B, I. (19).

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HEBREW LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

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I. The Hebrew Language.

The Name and Literature (§ 1).

The Semitic Languages (§ 2).

Characteristics of Semitic Languages (§ 3).

Characteristics and History of the Hebrew Language (§ 4).

Development of the Hebrew Language (§ 5).

Early Study of Hebrew (§ 6).

Modern Works on Hebrew (§ 7).

II. Hebrew Literature in General.

The Old Testament a National Literature (§ 1).

Variety of Literary Form and Contents (§ 2).

The Bond of Union (§ 3).

Methods of Composition (§ 4).

Use of "Strands" of Narrative (§ 5).

Methods in Prophetical and Wisdom Literature (§ 6).

Authorship (§ 7).

Dates of Old Testament Literature (§ 8).

III. Hebrew Poetry.

Recognition of the Nature of Hebrew Poetry (§ 1).

Employment of Poetry by Hebrews (§ 2) .

Religious Use of Poetry (§ 3).

The Epic and the Drama Lacking (§ 4).

Forms Mentioned in the Old Testament (§ 5).

Characteristics of Hebrew Poetry (§ 6).