Koine Greek online

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  1. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    Wondering where the cheapest, best online tools are to learn Greek. I've got a friend who wants to take it. Possibly try to test out of it for MTh. Any suggestions? I may brush up before my upcoming PhD studies. C student years ago won't cut it today! Thanks...
     
  2. b4cz28

    b4cz28 Active Member

    Nations U had a good course.

    nationsu.org
     
  3. Haggai12

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  4. emmzee

    emmzee New Member

  5. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    thanks....my alma mater...in driving distance, is allowing me to come down for summer courses to refresh. It's only been 15+ years since I took a Greek course!! I'll be learning all over again!
     
  6. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    Free is always good!

    Here are a couple of sources that do not have to cost ANY money.

    My local B&M Uni bookstore couldn't sell me ANY BIBLE GREEK BOOK AT ALL -- didn't even offer to take an order for one. This is a Uni with a Divinity School! Went to the Divinity School bookstore (closet-sized) and some concerned soul had taken almost all books HOME FOR SAFEKEEPING over the summer! No Bible Greek books there at all! (I have taken about 15 extension courses from this Uni and I won't be back!)

    Got a free pdf-format grammar book, downloaded from Learn Bible Greek on VideoPOD

    31 lessons (good!) are available to see at QHST Home. Only register/pay if you want to.

    Johann
     
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  7. nanoose

    nanoose New Member

    Thanks for the links, Johann.
     
  8. Johann

    Johann Well-Known Member

    Hi

    You're welcome. Another useful free link:

    Free Interlinear Greek & English New Testament. Lines for

    (1) Greek text,
    (2) pronunciation,
    (3) word-by-word English translation
    (4) finished English translation

    Online Greek Interlinear Bible . It's PDF format, readable on-screen and/or download-and-printable.

    Johann
     
  9. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    SATS has a great for credit Greek module. Friend is utilizing it. Couple hundred bucks instead of 1000+ for Greek.
     
  10. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    iTunes U

    iTunes u has some great lectures from many of the top universities and seminaries around the world. I've found Greek, Hebrew and multiple theological lectures from Concordia, Dallas, etc.
    http://itunesu.edu
     
  11. DrJ

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  13. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    Monday morning I go back to school. I completed my doctorate in 07 but it's been 15 years since I've formally studied Greek. So, I'm going to my seminary for six weeks this summer to refresh. Mounce is the key text. Then, it's off to study PhD in Practical Theology from Auckland Park SA with North-West University. Past two weeks I've worked thru chapter 11 in Mounce. We'll see how fast it comes back!!
     
  14. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    I'm sure everyone is already aware, but just in case....Genesis 1 KJV - Bible - YouVersion.com has three Greek translations for free. It's the number bible app in the world and it's in multiple languages, including biblical ones!
     
  15. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    Thus far Greek has been really good. (one week down and five to-3hrs a day 5 days a week). Premature Question: should I even be considering signing up for Greek 3 this fall? It's third year syntax and book study in Philippians. My phd that I'm enrolling in Oct 31st is in Pentecostal theology- dissertation only. I'm writing toward a pentecostal Theol of leadership. Greek 3 and Philippians are really necessary. (I don't think). My primary focus in my phd will be practical theology, not NT.

    Phd doesn't officially start until January. Money isnt an issue. I will simply be auditing or sitting in for free since I don't need it on a transcript.

    Advice, thoughts?
     
  16. StefanM

    StefanM New Member

    I would say it is worth it if you have the time. More practice in the Greek NT is always a good thing for a pastor.
     
  17. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    I tend to agree. The prof I would study under is gifted as well. Free quality biblical education is definitely a win-win.
     
  18. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    Yeah, I'm really leaning toward it. Emailed prof today to see what texts are required so I can get my hands on them early.

    QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE BEST SEOND-THIRD YEAR GREEK GRAMMARS/LEXICONS/ETC?
     
  19. StefanM

    StefanM New Member

    Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics by Dan Wallace is a solid, comprehensive grammar and syntax guide.

    It's Still Greek to Me by David Black has more straightforward explanation of syntax, so don't get it if you need more detail than overview. It works well in tandem with the Wallace text.

    A Greek Grammar of the New Testament and other early Christian Literature by Blass, Debrunner, and Funk is also a good grammar to consult, although it is a bit older. It goes well with the BDAG lexicon.

    Speaking of Lexicons...you can't go wrong with the BDAG. It is expensive ($150), but it is the best you will find on the market. Amazon.com: A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition (9780226039336): Walter Bauer, Frederick William Danker: Books

    Liddell and Scott's lexicon is also good for Greek, but it is much more comprehensive than the BDAG by including a lot of Greek literature. The BDAG is more helpful, IMO, for translating NT Greek because it focuses on the NT and Christian literature primarily, although the scholarship reflects awareness of other Greek usages.

    If you are interested in older grammars, Robertson's grammar is helpful http://www.amazon.com/Grammar-Greek-Testament-Historical-Research/dp/0805413081 He does employ an eight-case understanding of Greek instead of a five-case understanding, so you would need to be prepared to handle references to ablatives (under genitive in five case) along with locatives and instrumentals (included in dative in five case).
     
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  20. DrJ

    DrJ New Member

    Great! Thank you. Wallace is follow up to Mounce, isn't it? Thanks for the help!
     

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