[B-Greek] Erasmus at SBL

Carl Conrad cwconrad2 at mac.com
Thu Mar 31 08:18:52 EDT 2011


On Mar 31, 2011, at 8:09 AM, Randall Buth wrote:

> 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)

Lag a Ptolemy, perhaps?

>> 
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
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Carl W. Conrad
Department of Classics, Washington University (Retired)






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