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Monthly Archives: October 2024

Common Mistakes New Testament Greek Students Make and How to Avoid Them

New Testament Greek students often face a range of challenges when learning the language. Here are some of the most common mistakes:

1. Misunderstanding Verb Tenses

Aspect vs. Time: In Greek, verb tenses focus more on the aspect (how …

Posted byClementOctober 27, 2024October 29, 2024Posted inGrammar

How to Become a Textual Critic or Textual Scholar

Becoming a New Testament textual critic involves a combination of education, research, and practical skills. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

1. Educational Background

Undergraduate Studies: Begin with a bachelor’s degree in theology, biblical studies, or …

Posted byClementOctober 26, 2024October 22, 2024Posted inTextual Criticism

Why Mastering New Testament Greek Matters

Mastering New Testament Greek holds immense significance for anyone interested in the study of the New Testament, theology, or biblical scholarship. Here are several key points that underline its importance:

1. Understanding the Text in Its Original Language

Precision of …

Posted byClementOctober 25, 2024October 22, 2024Posted inGrammar

Why Students of New Testament Greek Should Use Modern Greek Pronunciation

Why Modern Greek Pronunciation is Closest to Koine Greek

There are several compelling reasons to argue that Modern Greek pronunciation is closest to Koine Greek, despite some changes over the centuries. Here are the key points:

1. Continuity in Language

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Posted byClementOctober 24, 2024October 24, 2024Posted inGrammar

Comparative Overview of New Testament Greek Pronunciation Systems

In New Testament (Koine) Greek, there are three main pronunciation systems that people often use, depending on their preference or background: Erasmian, Modern Greek, and Reconstructed Koine. Each has unique features and is used for different reasons.

1. Erasmian Pronunciation

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Posted byClementOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024Posted inGrammar

The Definite Article Before Another Definite Article

In New Testament Greek grammar, there is a common construction where a definite article is followed by another definite article in the genitive case. This construction is used to indicate possession or association between two entities.

Structure:

The pattern …

Posted byClementOctober 22, 2024October 26, 2024Posted inGrammar

New Articles

  • The Causes of Various Readings in the Text of the New Testament
  • The Septuagint and Modern Scholarship
  • Conditions and Circumstances of the Greek Language in the Third Century B.C.
  • The Interpreter’s Relation to New Testament Greek Grammar
  • Exegetical Fallacies in the Greek New Testament
  • Quick Guide to Adjectives in New Testament Greek
  • Why Mastering New Testament Greek is Essential for Accurate Biblical Interpretation
  • Foundations of Biblical Studies: Key Disciplines for Understanding Scripture
  • Why Westcott and Hort’s Edition is Less Valuable for Textual Researchers
  • The Language of Scripture: Contrasting New Testament Greek with Septuagint Greek
  • Common Mistakes New Testament Greek Students Make and How to Avoid Them
  • How to Become a Textual Critic or Textual Scholar

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