[B-Greek] Erasmus at SBL

Randall Buth randallbuth at gmail.com
Thu Mar 31 08:09:50 EDT 2011


Mark L egraphe:

> Hi Randall,
>
> <So far, no one has volunteered to elucidate the history of what is
> called 'Erasmian' pronunciation or to advocate its use in classrooms.>
>
> Just make sure the guy brings his sheep.
>


BEBAIWS,
unless he likes to herd rabbits (LAGWS)

IWANHS


>
>
> This Fall at SBL in San Francisco there will be session devoted to
> the question of Greek Pronunciation. The panel session will include
> thirty minute segments of: a) an overview of Greek phonology from
> Alexander the Great to the modern era, b) a presentation from the
> perspective of Modern Greek, c) a presentation from the perspective
> of "Living Koine", d) a presentation from the Erasmian persepctive,
> and e) a 30 minute open Question and Answer.
>
> Everything has been in place for some time except "Erasmus". So
> far, no one has volunteered to elucidate the history of what is
> called 'Erasmian' pronunciation or to advocate its use in classrooms.
> This is ironic because Erasmian is far and away the most common
> pronunciation system in use in seminaries and universities. Granted,
> this opportunity has only been communicated to a relatively small
> number of people. So I would like to let the list have an oppportunity
> to submit a proposal.
>
> Requirements: a presenter must join or be a current member of
> SBL, and will attend the SBL conference 19-22 November in SF
> this Fall. An accepted proposal will be from someone with
> teaching experience and an academic background to responsibly
> deal either with the history or advocacy of Erasmian pronunciations.
> (These can range anywhere from a "Restored Attic" to various current
> American versions. One version is enough, in order to discuss and
> present the principles involved.)
>
> If you would like to undertake this, or know someone who would,
> please email me offlist.
>
> blessings
> Randall Buth
>
>
-- 
Randall Buth, PhD
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