| The Elements of New Testament Greek | 
 enlarge | Authors: Jeremy Duff, David Wenham
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 354
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0521755514
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
EAN: 9780521755511
ASIN: 0521755514
Publication Date: April 14, 2005
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A Valuable Addition to the Student of Greek's Library February 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been studying Classical Greek for eight months and have been alternating between Peter Jones's book and that of John Taylor, both available on Amazon.
However I have also found this volume to be an extremely valuable tool for a number of reasons. Firstly the text is packed with apt tests and practices throughout for which the answers are provided. As I am not in a class nor have a teacher I find that this is extremely useful aid.
Also as I have a Roman Catholic upbringing the biblical phrases given as grammatical examples have the added effect of driving home the point.
The grammar is taught in a logical and helpful manner and a real sense of progress is experienced. The layout and print used is pleasing on the eye which is important when one is likely to spend some hours gazing over the text.
It is a pleasure finally to hear the spoken Greek in the CD but I was slightly disappointed that this was spoken in an American accent given the English University background to the book. Also I have some issues with the pronunciation. I think I prefer Peter Jones's tape to this CD. You can buy the book independent of the CD
Superb August 4, 2005
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
This book is by far the clearest introduction to N.T. Greek I have seen, especially for home study without access to a tutor. By contrast, I found Mounce utterly impenetrable.
It assumes no prior knowledge at all, and takes you right from first principles (alphabet etc), explaining grammatical terms as they arise.
The only slight point which bothers me is that the book does not give stress marks, so if you are studying at home you have no guidance as to how words sound. I find this a drawback, becuase it is easier to learn vocabulary if you can hear the words in your mind.
Very highly recommended.
The distillation of great tutorials April 24, 2005
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
Having been taught by Jeremy at Oxford, I was eagerly anticipating the release of his revision of the classic 'Wenham' textbook.I wasn't disappointed. The same clarity of thinking, logical presentation, and clear and clever explanations permeate the book as much as they did the classroom. This is the book form of numerous handouts, scribbled examples, and the result of feedback from many students - both those who struggled and thrived as they tackled the task of learning Greek - and it shows. It features extra material, such as an excellent parsing guide, and numerous excercises which test and stretch the student. If you are looking for a textbook written by an experienced teacher, a textbook whose genesis was in the tuition of real students, and written by a scholar for whom New Testament Greek is not only an essential daily tool, but something which can help illuminate the understanding of the bible in the faith community, look no further. Very highly recommended.
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