[B-Greek] Beginning Greek texts
Steven Lo Vullo
slovullo at mac.com
Thu Aug 5 19:47:20 EDT 2004
On Aug 4, 2004, at 12:21 PM, George F. Somsel wrote:
> I know that you're thinking of koine Greek, but you might consider
> going
> back and studying classical Greek. I used Crosby and Schaefer many
> years
> ago. I saw a reprint of it some months ago in Border's Books in a much
> nicer typeface than it had when I used it. I would highly recommend
> beginning again with classical.
I think this is a good idea. I took several semesters of classical
Greek from the University of Wisconsin extension program in the 90s. I
also used Crosby and Schaeffer for those courses. My instructor called
it "a bear." It gives you a pretty good mix of Greek, including
selections from the NT. I don't mean this irreverently, but after
studying classical for a year or so the NT seemed almost like reading a
comic book. (I mean that in the sense of ease of reading, of course.)
There may be a college or university in your area, Bill, that also
offers extension courses in classical. I think you would find it
extremely enjoyable and rewarding.
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Steven Lo Vullo
Madison, WI
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