February 2023 MBR The Language Studies Shelf

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New Testament Greek: A Reading Course, Level 1
Sally Teague
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1000 Brown Street, Unit 301, Wauconda, IL 60084
www.bolchazy.com
9780865168657, $49.00, PB, 347pp

https://www.bolchazy.com/New-Testament-Greek-P3975.aspx

Synopsis: "New Testament Greek: A Reading Course, Level 1" is a complete introductory course to Koine Greek that offers a clear, step-by-step approach to the fundamentals needed to read the New Testament in its original language. Concepts are presented in small, manageable increments, followed by short exercises that promote mastery. With a wealth of practice drills, readings, and conceptual questions, "New Testament Greek: A Reading Course, Level 1" is ideal for many kinds of learners -- including those in homeschool, college, and seminary, as well as autodidacts.

This comprehensive program helps establish a strong foundation in biblical Greek. Each chapter logically and methodically builds on previously introduced material. New Testament Greek: A Reading Course does not assume any prior experience with Greek, or other inflected languages. Abundant practice, starting with the alphabet, allows learners to proceed at a pace appropriate for their goals and needs.

In its approach, "New Testament Greek: A Reading Course, Level 1" firmly grounds itself in the Koine Greek of the Bible. Scope and sequence proceeds according to vocabulary and grammar most frequently used in the New Testament. From chapter 7 on, each chapter culminates in a set of carefully selected unadapted readings. Upon completing Level 1, learners will have read more than 100 verses from the Septuagint and more than 400 verses from the New Testament. An additional 44 verses are used to illustrate important concepts. An index of Greek citations makes it easy to locate a particular reference.

Critique: Exceptionally well organized and presented, "New Testament Greek: A Reading Course, Level 1" is an ideal textbook for New Testament Koine Greek language curriculums, and an unreservedly recommended addition to professional, seminary, college, and university library collections.

Editorial Note: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers provides educational materials for Latin, Greek, and Classics teachers and students. Their Latin textbooks cover everything from introductory Latin, with their series Latin for the New Millennium, to Advanced Placement(R) Latin, both AP(R) Vergil and AP(R) Caesar, to advanced Latin in our BC Latin Readers Series. Their Latin workbooks and LEGAMUS Transitional Latin Readers are ideal for those making the leap to intermediate Latin and authentic Latin author texts.

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