[B-Greek] hi everyone

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Tue Aug 16 18:03:33 EDT 2005


Hi everyone, just joined the list.

I am sure this is in someone's FAQ list.

I am wanting to learn Biblical Greek so I thought I would ask which 
books people recommend and why.  I am mostly a self learner so I prefer 
reading books instead of going into a classroom setting.

I decided to learn it to further my understanding of the NT (and for the 
challenge).

In my research so far I have run across a pretty wide range of 
recommendations.  I figured this list would have a much more specific 
audience on the subject (and thus more specific recommendations).

Beginner Books:
One book that seems to be very popular is "Basics of Biblical Greek 
Grammar" by William D. Mounce.

"Learn to Read New Testament Greek" by David Alan Black and "New 
Testament Greek for Beginners" by Machen were also mentioned.

Just recently someone mentioned "Learn New Testament Greek" by John Dobson.

Also mentioned were a couple audio CD's by Jonathan T. Pennington.
Readings in the Greek New Testament and New Testament Greek Vocabulary.

At any rate, there seems to be a pretty wide range of recommendations so 
I need a little guidance.  I work in the technical industry and I am 
very accustomed to reading very technical books to learn certain subject 
matter.

Oh, someone else mentioned that I may want to look into learning Attic 
Greek first...I don't currently have plans on reading anything other 
than NT greek, however, if the best way to go is to learn Attic Greek 
first I don't have a problem going that route.  They mentioned Athenaze.

I haven't looked into the intermediate and advanced level books yet but 
a list of those after the beginner books would be appreciated too.


Thanks,
Brian



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