New Testament Greek A (AL1702W)

Content

This unit provides a basic introduction to New Testament Greek. It provides knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar and syntax in order to enable translation and interpretation of selected New Testament passages from the earliest Greek texts.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

No prerequisites

Pedagogy

Multi-media lessons augmented by set texts, online quizzes and tasks. There is also a weekly 30-minute Skype/Zoom tutorial session with the teacher.

Indicative Bibliography

• = set texts recommended for purchase
• Aland, Barbara (et al, eds). Greek New Testament. Stuttgart: United Bible Society, 5th revised edn, 2014.
• Aland, Kurt et al. The Text of the New Testament. Grand Rapids/Leiden: Eerdmans/E J Brill, 1981,1987, 1989.
• Bauer-Arndt-Gingrich-Danker, Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament. 3rd edn, Chicago: University of Chicago, 2000.
• Burge, Evan L. Grasping New Testament Greek. Melbourne: Trinity College Theological School, 1999.
• Duff, Jeremy. The Elements of New Testament Greek. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 3rd edn, 2005.*
• Finegan, Jack. Encountering New Testament Manuscripts. A working Introduction to Textual Criticism. Grand Rapids: Wm B Eerdmans, 1974.
• Jay, Eric G. New Testament Greek. London: SPCK, 1961.
• Metzger, Bruce M. The Text of the New Testament. New York: Oxford University Press, 1992.
• Metzger, Bruce M. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament. London: United Bible Societies, 4th revised edn, 1994.
• Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2009.

Assessment