5 comments about Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionary.

1. This dictionary is worth something because it has English to Greek entries. The section with Greek names and proper nouns is also quite useful for pronunciation and reference.
   
   That being said, the lack of verb principal parts makes this dictionary rather weak. For students of Ancient Greek it is essential to have access to every verb form. What could be a five star product gets only three for this "bush league" error.



2. Pros:
   - good, easy to read format
   - selection of ancient greek names
   - comprehensive greek section
   - map of ancient Greece
   - good alphabet table in front
   
   cons:
   - the english to greek section is VERY short and not very comprehensive.
   - the section on grammer/pronunciation is only three pages long
   
   All in all, an okay buy.



3. Very helpful for first year greek student. This is not a comprehensive dictionary but for the price you can't beat it. You could spend the $150 for a comprehensive one but I don't reccommend it.



4. My wife's minivan fails miserably at hauling heavy loads or towing other vehicles. However, it does quite well at the specific task it was designed for. Just as there is no single all-purpose vehicle that is best for every mission, we need to be realistic and realize no single lexicon will meet every need.
   
   This compact, lightweight dictionary will not replace Liddell-Scott's Lexicon for me anytime soon. Yet, it travels well, has nicely readable text, and the English to Greek section is quite useful. It also contains proper names, numbers, and the "top 101" irregular verbs, all in a 7 1/2 x 5 x 7/8" package. When I throw Herodotus in my shoulder bag & head out, this goes with it. I'm aware of the limitations, but am still keeping mine.



5. My only complaint about this otherwise excellent dictionary is the lack of a proper English - Greek section: only 65 pages as opposed to 365 pages of Greek-English.

5 comments about Greek Grammar.

1. I am sad to say that I never bought this Grammar during my four years of studying Classics while in college. If I had been smart and actually bought this when I started I could have saved myself a lot of time and prevented a lot of headaches. Now I know that Smythe is old, and some of his approaches are outdated, but that does not mean his grammar book is still effective. His work on both prepositions and moods of verbs are the best I have found and have helped me tremendously. There are some scholars who have surpassed Smythe's work in other areas of Greek grammar and syntax, but as far as a basic and comprehensive grammar goes, Smythe is still the best for your both your wallet and your studies.



2. Since most of you are probably required to buy this for class like me, this review may not be the most useful. But anyone thinking of buying this should know that it has every possible bit of information about Ancient Greek--and every tidbit, every little comment, is numbered. This means the student ends up reading a chapter, say, on verb stems, and reading numbers 1024 to 1112. Since the data is so organized, you'd think it's an easy reference, but no. If you're looking for something specific, it'll take some wading through numbers and symbols. Whatever you want is definitely in there--it just might take some time to find it.



3. This is an excellent Greek grammar, but only for the
   advanced! Except for Koine Greek, you will find about
   everything there.



4. Herbert Weir Smyth's grammar book for the New Testament language is the top of the line for learning the many wonderful things that are happening in the Koine Greek. The book is probably for the intermediate and beyond student, but, you might as well start learning the nuances of Greek from the beginning. I have not looked at A. T. Robertson's grammar, which many look at as being the best of the complete grammars and not just the books that are meant for first year Greek students, but I can't see that his would be any more complete than Smyth's. You will learn the morphological changes that are happening, the history of the etymological changes in the words, and just a plethora of knowledge of this beautiful language that is so important to our understanding of God's word. If you really want to be a complete student of the Koine language, this book is for you. If you want the basics and a fast way to get up to speed on reading the NT text in Greek, then you might want to go with David A. Black's book or William Mounce's book on the basic principles of the Koine Greek.



5. I never received this item. I ordered it over a month ago and no word on Amazon refunding my $40 either

5 comments about English Words from Latin and Greek Elements.

1. This is the book of choice for use in my classroom. Students find it easy to use and understand. For my purposes, I find the book to be logically arranged and clearly written. It is very accessible, and I encourage students, teachers, and philologists alike to use it.

   Rocco Dormarunno
   Instructor, College of New Rochelle




2. This book is not encyclopedic as I was expecting, much of its merit is in the exercise section. For school instuctors, this book might be perfectly suitable, but for readers who are more interested in linguistics, historical etymologies...this one just isn't enough. Too few resources I have to say.
   
   The major good part, to me, clearly buries itself deep, I mean, things like "dun means hill fort in Celtic" and "chester means camp in Latin" are extremely helpful but they are not listed or indexed, which means you have to read every sentence to pick them up yourself.
   
   And the IE language family tree on the first page is scholarly well drawn. It could just be better if the author adds a linguistical timeline at the end of the book as well, something like from the Hittie empire, to persia, to rome, and to the germanic migration, along adds some tidbits of historical information. Plus a hypothetical Indo-European people's migration and origin map won't hurt either.
   
   So perhaps this book is to be used by teachers as a textbook or an instruction one, not for oneself.



3. I was impressed at it's condition. The only thing wrong with it was a couple of scratches on the front. I'm very pleased!



4. The book does not provide an answer key for the end of chapter quizes.
   
   That is why I gave this workbook a low rating.



5. "This book is a worthwhile, worthwhile, book. It is a very systematic vocabulary-builder,which explains the rules of declension,as well as most, if not all of the common roots of Latin and Greek. I would also reccomend to you Mr Ayers other book: Bioscientific terminology-to go along with this book, and the purchase of one of the dictionaries that he reccomends. Study it: memorize it: master the rules of etymology and your life will be opened up in ways that you cannot begin to understand."

5 comments about The New Strong's Expanded Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Red-Letter Edition).

1. This is a must have for every layperson, bible student, and pastor. The New Strong's Expanded Exhaustive Concordance is equipped with everything needed to achieve a successful study of the scriptures. I truly love the topical index to the bible, it gives you total history of any subject matter or person in the bible linking Old Testament to New Testament. Every word that is in the bible is in the concordance allowing you a sure way to find the scripture you are looking for. I can't go on without mentioning the Hebrew and Greek dictionaries that allows you to receive the correct meaning to certain words in scripture so you can rightly divide the Word of Truth. There is so much that I can say about this book, if you don't have one you need to purchase one now, you will be pleased.



2. I have most of the reference books for both OT & NT research, but was missing Strongs. To find it with such an expansive Vines Dictionary was a real surprise - and a real treat.



3. I've never looked at a Strong's before and was slightly intimidated by the amount of information I would be getting. After a few minutes of getting the feel for it I'd already learned quite a bit and confirmed some things that I was really interested in.
   
   As I study the Bible I sometimes find myself grabbing the Strong's and going more in depth into God's Word. It's very easy to follow and understand and I highly recommend this to anyone from complete newbie (like me) to a John MacArthur level bible scholar.



4. Simply stated, this is a rework of strong's and is a poor and innacurate revision of this exellent reference. Key references have been changed. If you want this watered down pap, this is it.



5. This is one of the best materials I have for my sermons. I am not a Greek or Hebrew scholar, but it has helped with the understanding of many words which can be misinterpreted or misapplied. It can add depth and understanding to a sermon when used properly.

5 comments about Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words.

1. The title says the dictionary is "Complete," and the cover blurbs call it "Vine's for the 21st Century," and say that compared to Vine's, Mounce's work is "More accurate," "More user-friendly," has "More up-to-date definitions" and a "More complete numbering system."
   
   Undoubtedly these things are all true. It also features, in my opinion, a more readable layout, more contemporary and reader-friendly wording, and the fact that OT and NT words are not divided into entirely separate sections of the book is logical and convenient.
   
   Finally, the inclusion of concise, "Strong's-like" lexicons at the end of the book is a nice touch.
   
   The complaints:
   
   Despite its claims of being "complete," it is most certainly not so. Only when closely examining the Introduction does one understand the curious inability to locate certain words: "It includes all Greek words occurring TEN times or more, all Hebrew words occurring FIFTY times or more, and other words occurring less if they are exegetically or theologically significant." (Emphasis added by reviewer.)
   
   This makes sense if and only if concision is the overriding goal. After a bit of consideration, it is easy to realize that it is often those words LEAST used that are MOST in need of careful definition and exposition. This is a significant drawback, and in my opinion makes the title of the book misleading if not outrightly untruthful.
   
   Involved in a debate about the Biblical teaching about homosexuality? Sorry, except for the very brief entry in the Strong's-type lexicon in the back of the book, you won't find any mention of "arsenokoites" in this tome.
   
   In contrast to Vine, Mounce also seems to provide "exposition" that avoids some of the ongoing controversies in Christianity.
   
   Trying to suss out whether Heaven and Hell really are "everlasting" or merely "age-long" as various "eonian" proponents claim? Vine frames parts of his definitions in such a way that they seem intended to directly address claims posited by some eonians and Universalists; Mounce's definitions are clear and adequate, but less "direct" in terms of addressing controversies.



2. Late to arrive was Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words (Zondervan, though copyrighted 2006). This is very similar to a recently produced (2005), Vine-replacement dictionary from Hendrickson, Stephen Renn, ed., Expository Dictionary of Bible Words: Word Studies for Key English Bible Words Based on the Hebrew And Greek Texts. Both dictionaries do different things. For instance, Mounce has a Hebrew-English and Greek-English Dictionary in the back that gives a more substantive definition (with scriptural references) than Renn, who simply indexes each Strong's entry (original language) with its English counterpart. Thus, words not covered in Vine's (Renn) get some coverage in Mounce.
   
   In the body proper, however, Renn is more substantive: first, in that many entries have an "Additional notes" section that describes the transition of word meaning from the OT to the NT; second, Renn is more comprehensive in words covered. For instance, under "Sacrifice," the noun ḥag is also covered under OT words (though its primary referent is "feast"), while the adjective eidôlothyton is covered under NT words. However, Mounce has the advantage of deriving from the NIV rather than KJV. Sometimes this advantage becomes apparent, as when one reviewer of Renn decries a lack of entry for apostasia when, in fact, it could be found under "Forsake" when checking the index. However, in Mounce, apostasia (2x) is only found in the Greek-English dictionary in the back.



3. Mounce's Dictionary is by far the best on the market for evangelical scholars. Mounce does an excellent job of defining sords from the Old and New Testaments. This is a must have for any college, university, or seminary student, as well as all ministers!



4. Mounce's work is an excellent update and modernization of an expository. "Vine's for the 21 century" accurately describes this work, which clearly shows the use of each word in its different contexts. This is most helpful as authors use words are used differently over time. I highly recommend this book for anyone wishing to plumb the depth of the Bible.



5. I found an obvious error after spending only ten minutes with it.
   On page 754 under the heading "UNBELIEVING, UNBELIEVER" 24 lines down it misquotes the Bible as saying, "speaking in tongues is a sign, not for unbelievers, but for believers (1 Cor. 14:22-24)". Of course, the correct quote should have been the exact opposite, "speaking in tongues is a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers".
   
   I think such carelessness puts the integrity of the entire book in question.

5 comments about Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek Book I.

1. This book is good as long as you also buy Workbook I and another grammar book and have a tutor who can fix all the trick questions they ask. It is designed to not give you all the answers and force you to think (get frustrated) and then ask the teacher. If you're brilliant you can figure out some of their trick questions by looking in the back or a chapter or two ahead. There are no answers to any of the exercises, so if you're doing a self-study without a tutor good luck figuring out if you answered correctly.
   If you have the time to devote to it, get Workbook I (which does have the answers)and have a tutor to help explain the answers to the trick questions, and have a complementary and better grammar book you can refer to,then this is a really good book; but by itself- nada.
   Of course, you could also just buy the teacher's version and get every execise correct... :)



2. I've read through many of the reviews of this book and find that most of my critiques and commendations of it have already been expressed, but I think a concise (non-partisan) evaluation of it could be useful for a prospective student. I worked through both volumes of this text during a two-semester-long, 5-days-a-week "Intensive Attic Greek" class at a large Eastern University. I had two diiferent professors who taught the class, both of them well-respected classicists in their respective areas. I also own (and have extensively consulted) the texts by Anne Groton (_From Alpha to Omega_) and Donald Mastronarde (_Introduction to Attic Greek_), and so I am qualified to evaluate the _Athenaze_ series.
   
   The main advantages of this book [as I find them] are the following:
   -- The student begins to read 'Greek' from the start.
   --The book is designed to be 'friendly,' and is a refreshing change from the stoic scholasticism that permeates Greek pedagogy.
   --The introduction of principal parts, etc. is staged, which can ease the burden of being overwhelmed by unfamiliar verb forms. Some might think this is a disadvantage, but I found it helpful.
   --The text is interspersed with small [heavily glossed] snippets of 'real' Greek: selections from Archilochus, Sappho, Theognis, etc...as well as consistent segments from the New Testament. These selections become longer and more difficult as the book progresses.
   --Contrary to some reviewers' comments, _Athenaze_ DOES include reference charts for grammar paradigms. The confusion is that the first volume includes only material covered to the end of that volume, while the second includes both. This is logical. Personally, I find the format of the paradigms to be easier to follow than those in Mastronarde book, though the _Athenaze_ charts are less thorough (not covering 3rd-person imperatives, for example, or the Dual). However, some paradigms are not included, and must be hunted up in the body of the text...notably the -MI- verbs, and the forms of 'oida.' This is annoying, but purchasing a supplementary grammar (the Oxford grammar is a fine one) will solve this easily.
   
   Now, for my critiques:
   --Like all books, the text should be supplemented by a competent teacher. I tried (and failed) to teach myself Greek using this and several other texts. After attending classes for the past year, I've realised that NOTHING substitutes for the assistance of a well-trained Professor. This cannot be stressed enough. Someone can do a decent job of learning the language with this series, but unless they have exceptional fortitude and wit, will be unable to move to a 'real Greek' text, aided only by a lexica and commentary.
   --The second book (compared to the first book) is disproportionately weighted with difficult grammar, introducing the Perfect System, the Subjunctive, the Optative, Aorist Passive, Future Passive, Indirect Discourse, -MI- verbs... This stuff can be tough sledding, and require far more work than concepts introduced in the first book.
   --I thought the treatment of Indirect Discourse to be too brief. Even with supplementary instruction from the professor I struggled with these concepts, because the _Athenaze_ examples were too brief.
   --The chapter vignettes, though meant to charming, are fairly prosaic (as must be expected when working with so limited a vocaublary). In a classroom, the tedium can be broken by poking fun at the story, but reading this on your own might be a strain. Also, the drawings that precede each chapter are terrible, but [mercifully] end by the second voume. These may seem like superficial criticims, but I challenge anyone to find a student who's used this book and not been distracted or puzzled by these oddities.
   
   Those are the main points. Overall, _Athenaze_ is a good text, but it should really be supplemented by a teacher. I found the 'filler' material to be interesting and diverting, and the book provides many opportunites for practice reading. It seems as competent as any other available text, and provides a valuable choice for people who learn best by 'immersion.'



3. The baby Greek reading selections do not adequately prepare a student; the vocabulary seems scattered and inconsistent with the layout of the grammar lessons; various themes are diced into uneven sized chunks; the material is not systematic, and you will find yourself flipping back and forth through several chapters just to clarify one point that should have been thoroughly presented in one chapter. The cultural notes, while they might have some interest for a budding classicist, do not actually help the student learn Greek and just waste paper. This book is nowhere near as thorough, useful, and valuable as the classic Hansen & Quinn textbook, Greek: An Intensive Course. It's not even cheaper, as you have to buy Book 2 to find the complete first year course.
   
   The Athenaze series is an easy intro to Greek. But that only means you will learn the material less thoroughly, have a looser grasp of all the concepts, and not be sufficiently prepared to read the classics.



4. As Greek text books go this one isn't the best to use when learning on your own out side of lecture but it's not the worst. Definitly recomend the work book that accompanies this text.



5. Athenaze Workbook I is a must-have and very helpful resource that corresponds to Athenaze Volume I. A couple of important points right off the bat, though, are:
   
   1. Be sure that you are getting the 2nd edition of both the text (2003) and workbook (2004).
   2. If you are looking for the teacher's manual, you may be disappointed. While you can purchase the teacher's manual for the first edition, you may only acquire the 2nd edition guide directly through Oxford University Press. They, however, do not sell it, since it is only available to teachers and you must apply for a gratis copy. The exercises are different between the 1st and 2nd editions.
   
   The workbook is layed out in a very readable format, with clear type and a standard Greek font. Students commonly trained in Koine Greek will find it odd that the Greek cases (nominative, genetive, dative, accusative, etc.) are not introduced immediately. Instead, standard English grammar terms are used (subject, complement, direct object, etc.). Also, the student is introduced immediately into reading Greek by the paragraph, but the workbook chops up that approach into manageable bite sized phrases which are to be translated in the exercises. Thus if you were trying to only use the textbook it would be harder to learn.
   
   I liked that there are four vocabulary reviews throughout the workbook, which may be used prior to quarterly exams. Also of importance is the inclusion of the answer keys to all of the workbook exercises. I liked the fact that (even near the end of the book/school year) there are plenty of small translation exercises. However, they are balanced out by paragraphs to be translated as well.
   
   Given the easy inductive learning format, I highly recommend this workbook as an essential companion to Athenaze, vol. I.

5 comments about The Pocket Oxford Greek Dictionary : Greek-English English-Greek.

1. I purchased two of these books before my daughter and I traveled to Greece. It's of no help for English speakers - it only translates from Greek alphabet to English and English to Greek. It's all Greek to me!



2. I have been taking modern Greek classes for a year and a half and using on this dictionary to supplement my textbooks. [Note to Word Bird and others: this is not a Greek phrase book for tourists.] I have found it useful and relatively comprehensive, and most of my complaints are minor.
   I find the print size a little too small for my middle-aged eyes. Also, the size and particular font used are not the clearest for distinguishing certain letters. E.g., the tails on the sigmas are very short, so they often look like omicrons.
   I rely on it mostly for writing, both compositions for class and letters to Greek relatives, so I more often am using the English-to-Greek section. It sometimes is difficult to find Greek translations of English-language idioms. Also, as to be expected, the dictionary is stronger on providing translations of idioms used by British speakers than it is with respect to American idioms.
   Finally and most importantly, according to my native Greek professor who reads my writing, some of the Greek vocabulary provided by the dictionary, in both single words and idioms, is out-of-date and/or relatively stuff in its formality. Perhaps the out-of-date words are inevitable leftovers from previous editions. And perhaps the stuffiness comes from it being compiled by a British academic, though this speculation might merely be a product of my American prejudices. In any case, until a younger scholar produces a new Greek-English, English-Greek volume, or until I read something really good about any of the other volumes, this will have to do.



3. It never came. We spent our honeymoon in Greece with a poor substitute we picked up from a tourist bookstore.



4. This dictionary is great! My boyfriend is from Greece and sometimes communication can be challenging. I'm a new student of Greek, and this has been an excellent resource. This dictionary has excellent word coverage. Everything I've searched for has been in the dictionary. Highly recommended!



5. The word pocket implies a very compact book capable of being carried around. It's too large for that but it is a very valuable reference which translates English to Greek and Greek to English. For someone like myself (who spoke Greek over 50 years ago) this turns out to be very useful and has been used (both ways) since I received it. My wife has an identical dictionary except hers is Italian - English. She uses hers regularly and has done so for years.

5 comments about A Graded Reader of Biblical Greek.

1. This workbook has been kept me on the right track thoughout my studies of Greek. In a fairly systematic way, Mounce introduces practical grammatical and syntactical ideas as they show up in the given texts and keys them into Wallace's grammar. This allows the student to inductively learn and retain more intermediate concepts while working in the New Testament without having to sit down and read Wallace cover to cover (which would take a long time...)



2. Okay, generally I will not use the Mounce books. I don't always agree with his theology--moreover, I would prefer that my students come to their OWN theological conclusions.
   
   Having said this, this reader is helpful for those who want to continue their Greek. Skip his theology, though. Develop your own.



3. I've done a couple of years of Greek in undergrad and seminary and wish I had Mounce's Greek materials then. His textbook, workbook, as well as the items that are free on his web page have made reviewing and teaching Greek almost fun. Simply put, William D. Mounce is the most accomplished Greek instructor in our nation.



4. This tool is a great asset to keep you active in all you've already accomplished. It's inexpensive, friendly, and has a great appendix with an abbreviation of Wallace's Grammar. I highly recommend it. Of course now I just need to make time to use it...



5. Mounce's "Graded Reader" is intended as a transitionary textbook for students who are in their second year of Greek. I give it three stars because, while it is better than any alternative I have found, I think it is lacking in several respects and is somewhat disappointing given the quality of Mounce's BBG.
   
   The book consists of 20 extended passages in Koine Greek, coming primarily from the New Testament. The readings cover all four Gospels, several letters, and Revelation. In addition, a Septuagint Psalm is thrown in, as well as an excerpt from the Didache, one of the earliest teaching documents of the Church. In addition to the passages, there is an introductory section on a technique, developed by Mounce, called "phrasing." It is essentially a means of diagramming Greek sentences to clarify the relationships of the parts of the sentence. Also, the book has a synopsis of Wallace's extensive "Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics," and a "cheat sheet" which lists the various cases, tenses, etc., and their uses.
   
   The passages themselves have footnotes, which are primarily used for vocabulary. The footnotes gloss words that occur 20 or fewer times, and in addition to a definition provide the number of occurrences of the word in the NT. This is useful for finding the words in Mounce's flash card deck, if you have that. Aside from the vocab notes, each page explains various theological and/or grammatical concepts. At the end of each passage is a grammar summary and reflections on the text. I agree with a previous reviewer that Mounce's theology can be ignored.
   
   My biggest complaint about this book is that the commentary in the notes is not very useful. The footnotes consist primarily of references to other author's commentaries. They tend to be in this form: "Why did Paul use the aorist here? See John Doe, p. 100." This is not terribly helpful, since he references 15 or 20 books, few of which I have. If Mounce is simply going to refer to someone else's commentary, why not just buy the commentary and skip Mounce's book? Since 90% of his notes are question format (e.g., p.7 "What is the antecedent of auto?") without answer, they do serve to call attention to important concepts, but if you can't answer his question you are out of luck.
   
   That Mounce is the master of morphology is certain. However, one can see from his BBG that he is light on syntax, and I found many challenging concepts unmarked even by one of his questioning footnotes. After struggling through Ch. 7 (Romans) with extreme frustration, I recalled that at the beginning of the chapter he said the grammar was not difficult. If Mounce is in tune with students' morphological struggles he is not in tune with their syntactical struggles. Nonetheless this book is more useful than a non-commented text, and better than the JACT New Testament reader. Still, one hopes that a better reader with commentary will show up some day.

5 comments about Oxford Grammar of Classical Greek.

1. This has been a real help for me in my first classical greek class. I reccommend it highly.



2. For those, like myself, familiar with ancient, medieval and modern Greek languages (still essentially ONE language, even though the author debates changes in pronunciation) the current Oxford Grammar of Classical Greek provides a solid foundation and a delight to explore the rules and gems of this unique tongue, that is as admirable as other monuments in Hellenic art and literature. Hopefully this volume will be shared by many others. One can spend a lifetime without ever seeing the ocean - or learnig Greek! - but that would be admittedly regretful.



3. I am a student at the Classical Philology Faculty from Bucharest (Romania), in the third year. This book has fulfilled my expectations. Being a small book I can take it with me everywhere and repeat the greek grammar. Whenever I translate something from Greek and I have problems with a grammatical form, I look in this easy to search book and I usually find solution to my problem. Of course, this happens when I don't have time to look into bigger and more profound grammars like Smith, Goodwin, etc. But as the author says, this Oxford grammar is based on Smith. Anyway, I recommend this book especially to those that want to repeat the essentials of the accidence and syntax of the Ancient Greek.



4. This really is an excellent book for those learning ancient greek. Every English (or American)-speaking student, in the twenty first century, should purchase a copy. Other grammars are useful and have more detail and examples (eg Goodwin or Smyth), but this is a great place to start.



5. To those who complain about answers not being given, most if not all exercises come out of original Greek texts (hence what's inside the parenthesis) and can be found on the internet or at a local library.
   
   This textbook is awesome and works great, especially with the Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionary.Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionary

5 comments about Learn to Read New Testament Greek.

1. Fast shipping....Nice Book...No Problems.
   
   Would gladly shop here again!



2. It is a good source with which to learn Greek, but the author makes up his own sentences to give examples of the material being learned...it might be better to find a source that uses examples straight from the Biblical text instead



3. This book is Excellent as an aid in learning NT Greek. Coupled with an excellent prophessor, one will be reading and writing NT Greek in no time!!



4. Next to Bill Mounce's BBG, this has to be the best learning aid I have found to date when it comes to it's topic. It is fairly easy for the GED class individual. In other words, those of us with degrees from the school of hard knocks and who can't necessarily afford or don't have the time for formal schooling concerning such.



5. Dr Black just announced on his blog that he sent in his revision of Learn to Read New Testament Greek to his publisher - he asked for suggested revisions from his blog readers and took them to heart - I trust the new edition will be a great improvement and benefit for those wanting to learn NT Greek! Be on the look out for the new edition in the coming year! Enjoy!