[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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