[B-Greek] BDAG question
James Spinti
JSpinti at Eisenbrauns.com
Tue Dec 4 08:21:55 EST 2007
I would agree with Steve. I resisted buying the third edition for a few
years, figuring that the 2nd was good enough. It took a conversation
with Danker himself to convince me to spend the extra cash. Once I did,
I was glad I bought it.
A couple of further notes beyond what Steve says:
The third edition has moved beyond glosses and now gives fuller
definitions.
The references to scripture and classical sources are much fuller.
The bibliography is more up-to-date
The layout is much easier to follow. As Steve notes, it is cleaner and
clearer. You can tell where you are in an entry very easily
Rodney Decker has a very good review of BDAG on his site, which I can't
access at the moment, or I would give the URL.
HTH,
James
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: b-greek-bounces at lists.ibiblio.org
> [mailto:b-greek-bounces at lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Steve Puluka
> Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 9:34 PM
> To: b-greek
> Subject: Re: [B-Greek] BDAG question
>
>
>
> On Dec 3, 2007, at 9:19 PM, JMonte2000 at aol.com wrote:
>
> > Hi
> > May I ask, what are the differences in the 2nd & 3rd editions
> > of BDAG?
> > When I was at WTS auditing a hermeneutics class, they recommended
> > the 2nd
> > edition, but I believe Rodney Danker is saying use the 3rd
> > edition. Any thoughts
> > from you all would be appreciated.
> > If I have the 2nd edition, would anyone recommend getting the 3rd
> > edition?
>
>
> The difference is night and day.
>
> First the third edition is VASTLY improved from the simple
> mechanical
> usage and format. The divisions in the entry are much cleaner and
> clearer. The sub-sections are formated to see at a glance where you
> are in the entries. For me this alone made the purchase worth the
> price.
>
> Second the content has been updated extensively throughout with the
> latest information at the time of publication (2000).
>
> The third edition is worth every penny and every minute spent
> with it
> is fruitful.
>
> Steve Puluka
> MLS Theology Duquesne University
> Cantor Holy Ghost Church
> Carpatho-Rusyn tradition
> Mckees Rocks, PA
> http://puluka.com
>
>
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