Introduction to Biblical Greek (AL8500A)

Content

This unit provides an introduction to Biblical Greek. A basic outline of the Grammar, both in etymology and syntax, sufficient for earlier stages of the study with graduated exercises will be introduced. Examples to be studied will be taken primarily from the Scriptures and from the Greek language used in Coptic liturgy.

Learning outcomes

Pedagogy

Lectures and tutorials

Indicative Bibliography

• Balme, Maurice, Gildert Lawall and James Morwood, Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek Book I. Oxford University Press, 2016
• Black, David. Learn to Read New Testament Greek 3rd Ed, B&H Academic, 2009
• Bauer, Walter A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature 3rd Ed, Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2001.
• Gignac, Francis Thomas, A Grammar of the Greek Papyri of the Roman and Byzantine Periods, Testi e documenti per lo Studio dell’antichita, 55. Milano: Instituto editorial Cisalpino – La Goliardica 1976.
• Hudson, D. F. New Testament Greek, Teach yourself Books, London: St Paul’s House. 1973.
• Lampe, G.W. H., A Patristic Lexicon, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1968.
• Metzger, Bruce M. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament 2nd Ed. London, New York: United Bible Societies, 1994.
• Porter, Stanley E. Idioms of the Greek New Testament. Sheffield, England: JSOT Press, 1992.
• Wallace, D. B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
• Wenham, John William, and H. P. V. Nunn. The Elements of New Testament Greek. Cambridge, U.K. ; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2001. (recommended for purchase) Also, handouts, and articles from various texts will be distributed

Assessment