New Testament Greek B (AL2712W)

Content

This unit builds on AL1002W/AL1702W, the basic introduction to biblical Greek, and introduces more advanced level grammar and vocabulary using a translation-based method (selections from Mark, Romans and Revelation). Students are introduced to the principles of textual criticism.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

Prerequisite: New Testament Greek A (or equivalent)

Pedagogy

Multi-media lessons augmented by set texts, online quizzes and tasks. There is also a weekly 30-minute Skype/Zoom tutorial session with the teacher.

Indicative Bibliography

• Decker, Rodney J., Koine Greek Reader : Selections from the New Testament, Septuagint, and Early Christian Writers. Kregel Publications, 2007.
• Houghton, H. A. G., A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament : A Companion to the Sixth Edition of the United Bible Societies' Greek New Testament. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2025.
• Huffman, Douglas S., The Handy Guide to New Testament Greek : Grammar, Syntax, and Diagramming. Kregel Academic, 2012.
• Köstenberger Andreas J., Benjamin L. Merkle, and Robert L. Plummer, Going Deeper with New Testament Greek : An Intermediate Study of the Grammar and Syntax of the New Testament (Revised Edition). B & H Academic, 2020.
• Mathewson, David, Elodie Ballantine Emig, Intermediate Greek Grammar : Syntax for Students of the New Testament. Baker Academic, 2016.
• Metzger, Bruce M. The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration. Oxford University Press, 2005.
• Mounce , William D., Basics of biblical Greek Grammar. Zondervan, 2019.
• Omanson, Roger L. A Textual Guide to the Greek New Testament. German Bible Society, 2006.
• Trenchard, Warren C., Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament. Zondervan, 1998.
• Wallace, Daniel B., Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament. Zondervan, 2006.
• Wallace, Daniel B., The Basics of New Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar.” Zondervan, 2000.

Assessment