[B-Greek] Deponents (as 1 Pe 1:15)

Jonathan Robie jwrobie at mindspring.com
Tue Jan 4 09:30:25 EST 2005


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Jim - please focus on the arguments, and don't imply that there's 
something wrong with the character of people who disagree with you. This 
is a requirement for participation in B-Greek.

Jonathan
List Owner, B-Greek

Jim West wrote:

>  At 03:36 PM 1/3/2005, you wrote:
>
> > Dr. West:
> >
> > I must admit I am mystified by your translation (whoever denies
> > himself) here! I.e., a reflexive gloss, especially in light of
> > Moulton's (and others) contention that the Reflexive Middle is
> > quite rare)?
>
>
>  So evidently you have made up your mind about deponents and even
>  evidence won't sway you. Fair enough. That of course means that
>  further dialogue will be unproductive and therefore pointless.





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