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The Elements of New Testament Greek, Third Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Jeremy Duff
Creator: David Wenham
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 354
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0521755514
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
EAN: 9780521755511
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Product Description
Since 1914, C.U.P. has published The Elements of New Testament Greek, a best-selling textbook for scholars and students of the Bible. The original work by H.P.V. Nunn was succeeded in 1965 by J.W. Wenham's book of the same title and Jeremy Duff's new edition advances a long-established tradition into the twenty-first century. Lessons are organized so the most important aspects of Greek are learned as well as the most commonly occurring words in the New Testament. Hundreds of examples cover every book of the N.T. and almost every chapter includes a passage to translate from it. The book is accompanied by a CD ROM containing additional learning material; a vocabulary audio CD is also available.
Book Description
Learning Greek is a journey of many steps. In this book every one of these steps is explained clearly, and revised using exercises. Lessons are ordered so the most important aspects of Greek are learnt first and the vocabulary consists of the most commonly occurring words in the New Testament. Hundreds of examples cover every book of the New Testament and there is a passage to translate in almost every chapter. A CD ROM containing additional learning material and a vocabulary audio CD are also available to accompany this book.
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 The Authoritative Introduction to Biblical Greek April 15, 2008
When faced with teaching myself Greek, I sought out many different books on the subject and found this to be the most concise, well laid out, and easiest to understand. Duff did a fantastic job re-organizing this book from its first edition by another author (which was dismal) into the fine study course it is today. I am still somewhat disappointed that all editions of this book still refuse to cover accents, which I think are important (and deserve a little more time). Other than this one wart, the book is superb, and can have any intelligent individual up and reading Greek within the first few lessons. It has opened many doors for me to read scans of various manuscripts and codices, and opened my eyes to understanding the Word of God better. I strongly advise complementing this book, however, with any other book that covers accents.
Very good, though could be better. March 27, 2008
One of the claims of this book is that it simplifies learning NT Greek by removing some of the unnecessary guff that can get in the way of the task of learning to read scripture in original text and on this count I think it's relatively good book. I would be interested in a book that attempts an inductive leaning approach. I don't know of any and so I guess this approach is the next best thing.
I'm using it as part of a class environment that is going too fast AFAIC (mostly due to relatively large vocab), but if you can go at your own pace or a little slower than a chapter a day (which is how I've used it), then I think this is generally well set out. I'm half way through and feel I've already learnt enough to get the basics of what's going on.
One improvement I would like to see is a few more 'in-chapter' exercises. So much at times is included in every chapter that it would be nice to have a good list of exercises pertaining to 'sub-lessons' to get the handle of particular elements before moving on to other aspects.
Overall though, I'm happy with it as a text book and elementary reference.
J. Duff's New Testament Greek November 2, 2007
I've been on a self study course for about a year now to teach myself N.T. Greek. I have two grammar books and a handful of reference books, it's no doubt a very difficult language to learn, but I am determined even at age 71. A few months ago I bought "The elements of New Testament Greek" written by Jeremy Duff that was originally conceived by H.P. Nunn back in 1914. I studied Nunn's book also. Duff did not write a GRAMMAR BOOK, instead it is truly a TEXT BOOK that only focuses on the grammar and vocabulary needed to read the N.T. Greek. Grammar books present you with everything the author knows about the subject. Duff's textbook gave me those shortcuts and helpful tips to become fairly proficient in understanding how to translate the Greek text. However I realize this is only a beginning step but it certainly has been a helpful boost in the leap toward my goal. Tony
 It would be better with the accents. April 30, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
(I cannot comment on the CD because I have not heard it; my review is on only the textbook)
Jeremy Duff's book is a good review for for people with some experience in reading Koine Greek. But it would be somewhat terse for the absolute beginner. His method of presenting concepts in complete categories is quite engaging. For example, In his chapter on the subjunctive mood, he gives this overview with examples of the instances when Koine writers used the subjunctive mood:
*Indefinite clauses: whoever, wherever, whenever...
*Purpose clauses: in order that...
*Exhortations: Let's...
*Deliberations: What shall I...?
*Prohibitions: Don't...!
*Emphatic negative future: I will never...
He discusses in a similar way participles, complex sentences, conjunctions, prepositions, the perfect tenses, and so forth. This is a smooth way of reviewing these topics. This book also offers copious sentence exercises for practicing these constructions.
The only part of his book that I do not approve of is the lack of written accents. In spite of the attractive way that this book presents Greek, A learner will have difficulty in pronouncing words because they carry no accent marks. Mr. Duff states that "the accents are not taught in this book for three important reasons:
*Accents were not present in written Greek in the New Testament period.
*The rules of accentuation are complicated, and you have enough to learn.
*Accents don't help you translate or understand Greek."
The accents are helpful to me personally for memorizing vocabulary because they indicate which syllable to stress. Knowing where to put the stress on a word is an aid to memorization because it helps me to give a rhythm and a pronunciation to the word. Knowing the stress is also important for conjugating verbs and for declining nouns because all verbs and many nouns change their stress as they are inflected. Moreover, I have never seen a Greek bible text without accents. New Testament and Septuagint texts always indicate accents. So also do the writings of the Christian fathers. I imagine that a neophyte to Koine Greek may well experience some frustration while trying to learn Greek words without the accents.
Otherwise, Elements of New Testament Greek is an engaging read.
Delivers Promise January 19, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As stated in the book on page 1, the aim of the book is "To help you learn enough Greek to read the New Testament." Without a teacher, I worked through the chapters and did the all of the "A" exercises at the end of each chapter. After completing all of the chapters, I am happy to say I can read the New Testament, not perfectly, mind you, but with the help of a dictionary and Duff's book I can get through just about any passage.
I found the explanations clear and consise and I never felt overwhelmed or lost as I have with some other texts.
Thanks, Jeremy
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