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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 in= troductory course to Koine Greek that offers a clear, step-by-step approach=
to the fundamentals needed to read the New Testament in its original langu= age. Concepts are presented in small, manageable increments, followed by sh= ort exercises that promote mastery. With a wealth of practice drills, readi= ngs, and conceptual questions, "New Testament Greek: A Reading Course, Leve=
l 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 introdu= ced material. New Testament Greek: A Reading Course does not assume any pri=
or experience with Greek, or other inflected languages. Abundant practice, = starting with the alphabet, allows learners to proceed at a pace appropriat=
e for their goals and needs.

In its approach, "New Testament Greek: A Reading Course, Level 1" firmly gr= ounds itself in the Koine Greek of the Bible. Scope and sequence proceeds a= ccording to vocabulary and grammar most frequently used in the New Testamen=
t. From chapter 7 on, each chapter culminates in a set of carefully selecte=
d 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 concept=
s. An index of Greek citations makes it easy to locate a particular referen= ce.

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

Editorial Note: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers provides educational materials=
for Latin, Greek, and Classics teachers and students. Their Latin textbook=
s cover everything from introductory Latin, with their series Latin for the=
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) Caesar, to advanced Latin in our BC Latin Readers Series. Their Latin wor= kbooks and LEGAMUS Transitional Latin Readers are ideal for those making th=
e leap to intermediate Latin and authentic Latin author texts.

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