A Primer of Biblical Greek, Croy
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Though there are currently a number of texts for teaching biblical Greek, most of them are plagued by various deficiencies. Written with these flaws in mind, this new primer by N. Clayton Croy offers an effective, single-volume introduction to biblical Greek that has proven successful in classrooms around the country.
This volume takes a primarily deductive approach to teaching biblical Greek and assumes that students have no prior knowledge of the language. Divided into 32 separate lessons, each containing a generous number of exercises, the text leads students from the Greek alphabet to a working understanding of the language of the Septuagint and the New Testament.
Special features of A Primer of Biblical Greek:
- An abundance of exercises Each lesson includes practice sentences taken from the Septuagint and the New Testament as well as Greek sentences composed by the author. Exercises in English-to-Greek translation are also included.
- Concise but accurate grammatical explanations Great care has been taken to insure that grammatical explanations are clear, correct, and succinct. In particular, the Greek participle receives a fuller-than-usual treatment.
- A natural order of presentation Material is presented according to the natural structure of Greek and the traditional terminology of grammarians. Declensions and principal parts, for example, are presented in numerical order.
- Inclusive language The book uses inclusive language for human beings throughout.
- Helpful appendixes for quick reference Included at the back of the book are the Greek paradigms, Greek-to-English vocabulary, English-to-Greek vocabulary, and a bibliography for further study.
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- Hyperlink: LXX| Luke 20:21
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- Latin: septuaginta
- Transliteration: Gamma
- Greek: Καλλίμαχος
Biblical Hebrew An Introductory Grammar
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- Latin: matres lectionis
- Transliteration: šeqel
- Hebrew: א
Fundamentals of New Testament Criticism
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- Latin: exempli gratia
- Transliteration: ang-gelos
- Greek: σωμάτων
- Hebrew: א
Fundamentals of New Testament Greek
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“We know that this book works and will take students to a level not often achieved through other beginning textbooks.” So say Stanley Porter and his coauthors in the preface to their Fundamentals of New Testament Greek — an ambitious, comprehensive introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Greek New Testament.
This first-year Greek textbook discusses all the forms and basic syntax of Koine Greek, complete with extensive paradigms, examples, and explanations. Porter, Reed, and O’Donnell’s Fundamentals of New Testament Greek features pedagogically sound and linguistically informed techniques of language instruction. The volume introduces the individual words and grammatical details of Greek, sensitive to their frequency of use in the New Testament, reinforcing for students the elements that they will most often encounter. Grammatical forms, including the less common ones, are analyzed and explained in detail, often with illustrative examples from the Greek New Testament. The authors include complete paradigms and give numerous examples; the vocabulary list includes nearly one thousand words, which are introduced throughout the book’s thirty chapters.
Students who complete this text will be able to move directly into Greek exegesis courses and more advanced Greek-language courses. Fundamentals of New Testament Greek will prove invaluable for gaining a thorough foundational understanding of New Testament Greek, including full exposure to the formation, accenting, and semantics of its complex verbal system.
Read more about the book in a blog post by its editor, Craig Noll, on EerdWord.
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- Transliteration: ang-gelos
- Greek: σωμάτων
Hebrew for Reading Comprehension
Hebrew for Reading Comprehension is a first year Biblical Hebrew grammar which is designed to promote reading comprehension and translation precision while reducing the confusion of traditional grammars. Two major features which distinguish this from other grammars are a tremendous reduction of emphasis on vowel pointing and a paradigm-less approach to teaching verbs.
This Grammar’s Differences
- The end goal is always kept in mind: reading comprehension and translation precision.
- Vowel pointing is not emphasized. Students learn to read unpointed and pointed Hebrew from the beginning. Exercises have both pointed and unpointed Hebrew.
- Verbs and verbless clauses (i.e., sentences) are introduced at the very beginning so that the student feels like they are learning language as language, not as lists.
- There is an almost complete lack of verb paradigms. Rather, verbs are introduced in the third person (all tenses/aspects), then the second person, then the first.
- Students do not have to be trained linguists in order to utilize the textbook. Instead, the book includes reviews of basic grammatical terminology and explanations of other important terms.
- Some traditional (confusing) linguistic terminology is avoided.
- Here is a chart which compares this grammar with others. Click here to download a .pdf file.
Philosophy of the Grammar
The following essays describe the philosophy underlying the grammar.These were both presented at Central States Society of Biblical Literature meetings.
William P. Griffin, “Killing a Dead Language: A Case against Emphasizing Vowel Pointing when Teaching Biblical Hebrew,” SBL Forum , n.p. [cited May 2007]
William P. Griffin, “Breaking Old Paradigms: Further Reflections on Hebrew Pedagogy,” paper presented at the Central States Society of Biblical Literature meeting, March, 2010.
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A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in the Light of Historical Research
Archibald Thomas Robertson (November 6, 1863 – September 24, 1934) was a Southern Baptist preacher and biblical scholar whose work focused on the New Testament and Koine Greek.
Robertson was born at Cherbury near Chatham, Virginia. He was educated at Wake Forest (N. C.) College (M. A., 1885) and at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS), Louisville, Kentucky (Th. M., 1888), where he was thereafter instructor and professor of New Testament interpretation, and remained in that post until one day in 1934, when he dismissed his class early and went home and died of a stroke.
Robertson’s books are still consulted today, particularly his Word Pictures in the New Testament and his landmark volume A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in Light of Historical Research. In all, he published 45 books, several of which are still in print today. Robertson helped found the Baptist World Alliance in 1900. He was an important Southern Baptist and a well-respected scholar in his day. Robertson sought to equip his students with the proper tools for good preaching.
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Introduction to Exegesis
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“Dr. Robert Thomas has written this very powerful introduction to exegesis. True biblical understanding and interpretation lies in solid biblical exegesis. This significant work goes to the very heart of the matter beginning with a very accurate meaning of biblical exegesis. Dr. Thomas takes the reader through a very systematic study of the grammatical-historical method. This book is highly recommended for any student of the Greek New Testament.”
David Olander, Ph.D, Th.D, Professor of Biblical Languages at Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute (Ft. Worth, TX).
This wonderful resource includes a great deal of Greek Grammar content and includes the page numbers of, . . . “the work by H. E. Dana and Julius R. Mantey, A Manual Grammar of New Testament Greek (New York: Macmillan, 1957). . .” so it can be used side by side.
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Prolegomena on Biblical Hermeneutics and Method
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proh-li-gom– uh-nah
From the Greek pro (before) and legomen (we speak), prolegomena refers to preliminary or introductory words on a course of study.
Prolegomena on Biblical Hermeneutics and Method, 2nd Edition, explores four important pillars that support a Biblical theology, and provides guidance on how we can study and understand the Bible for ourselves, along with background on how others have understood the Bible throughout history.
Christopher Cone, Th.D., Ph.D., is President of Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute (DFW, TX), teaches there as Professor of Bible & Theology, and serves as a pastor of Tyndale Bible Church. He has authored and edited several books, including: The Bible in Government and Society, Biblical Sufficiency Applied, Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology, Life Beyond the Sun: An Introduction to Worldview & Philosophy Through the Lens of Ecclesiastes, Dispensationalism Tomorrow & Beyond: A Theological Collection in Honor of Dr. Charles C. Ryrie, and The Promises of God: A Synthetic Bible Survey.
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Equipping the Saints – Discipleship Manual
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Russell (“Rusty”) L. Penney B.A., M.A„ Th.D. serves as Senior Pastor at Prairie Valley Baptist Church in Whitney, Texas, He is husband of Joann Squires Penney and father of Joseph, Hannah and Micah. Rusty and Joann have served the Lord as missionaries in Sophia, Bulgaria and Santa Cruz. Bolivia. In Santa Cruz, Rusty served as professor of theology, head of postgraduate studies, and later as President for 7 years at Hebron Theological Seminary. Rusty is the general editor of Overcoming the World Missions Crisis (Kregel, 2001), and contributor to six other books including the silver medallion award winner Dictionary of Premillennial Theology (Kregel, 1996).
“There is no greater need in the church in the United States today than the maturing of believers or, what the Bible calls, ‘making disciples’ (Matt. 28:18-20). Like a newborn babe, true spiritual growth is accompanied by a longing for spiritual food. This volume was written with that great need in mind. Equipping the Saints is ‘food for the soul’. If we lead someone to Christ, it is imperative to help them grow. The Christian life is properly seen as the process of God conforming us to the moral image of Christ (Rom. 8:28-30), and bringing us to ‘share in His holiness’ (Heb. 12:10). This volume gives the believer a foundational understanding of the Christian life. It is time for the church to abandon its unbiblical and debilitating church growth, strategies and return to what God called the church to do; making disciples by equipping the saints (Eph. 4:11-12).”
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Dispensationalism Tomorrow and Beyond
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“This book in honor of Dr. Charles Ryrie was written by scholars who hold to the same basic view of Dispensationalism for which he is noted. In their chapters they address subjects related directly or indirectly to that system of theology. They exhibit a confirmed commitment to the authority, power, sufficiency, original languages, and correct interpretation of the Scriptures. Their work reflects careful exegesis of pertinent Biblical passages and significant interaction with writings of scholars who disagree with the Dispensational view of the Bible. Readers will be introduced to subjects not normally addressed by Dispensational authors….”
-Renald Showers
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Table of Contents
1) The Necessity of Dispensationalism; Charles C. Ryrie
2) Four Pillars of Dispensationalism; Christopher Cone
3) Priorities in Presenting the Faith; John C. Whitcomb
4) Basic Distinctives of Dispensational Systematic Theology; Charles H. Ray
5) The Importance of Biblical Languages; David E. Olander
6) The Principle of Single Meaning; Robert L. Thomas
7) The Role of Israel in Dispensational Theology; Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum
8) Dispensational Definition & Division Revisited; Christopher Cone
9) The New Testament Use of the Old Testament; Robert L. Thomas
10) Do We Really Hold Scripture to be Sufficient?; John A. Tucker
11) Content, Object & Message of Saving Faith; S. Jeff Heslop
12) The Times of the Gentiles; David Criswell
13) The Pre-Day of the Lord Rapture; David E. Olander
14) Daniel 9:24-27 Considered, Part I; Charles H. Ray
15) Daniel 9:24-27 Considered, Part II; Charles H. Ray
16) Metaphor & the Rapture; Kevin D. Zuber
17) The Two Witnesses; John C. Whitcomb
18) The Realization of Ezekiel’s Temple; Jerry Hullinger
19) Released From the Law for Sanctification; John F. Hart
20) The Kingdom of Emergent Theology; Gary E. Gilley
21) The Church & Social Responsibility; Ron J. Bigalke, Jr.
22) Is Dispensationalism Hurting American Political Policies in the Middle East?; Michael Stallard
23) Biblical Prophecy: An Essential Element in Living a Genuine & Useful Christian Life; Paul N. Benware
Hebrews a verse by verse commentary by John Cook
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John Cook was a true son of Texas. Born here in 1954, John grew up in a Christian family and was riding bulls in rodeos while still in high school. After graduation, John honorably served in the Army, in both South Korea and Germany. Following his enlistment in the Army, John returned to Texas, got married and moved to Oklahoma to work in the oil fields while raising a family.
John Cook was also a true, born again, child of God. He and his wife Pam raised their children in the church and it was during this period of his life that John started questioning some of the teachings coming from the pulpit in his church.
However, he did not feel qualified to debate these teachings with the pastor. This was when he decided it was time to go to Bible college.
John arrived at Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblical Institute about six months after I did. As students, sharing many of the same classes, and as members of Seminary Bible Fellowship Church (later renamed Tyndale Bible Church), we quickly became friends. Little did we know that, together, we would pursue bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.
Throughout our course of studies, John took particular interest in the biblical languages and Latin. Tyndale has always emphasized the study of the original biblical languages: Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, but John pursued additional studies past those required by his program, eventually taking, I believe, every language course offered, including those from guest lecturers.
His greatest love was biblical Greek, and during his course of studies, John started working at Tyndale as the school Registrar. After graduation he began teaching Greek and Theology to undergraduate, graduate, and seminary level students.
John rose to become Vice President of Tyndale Theological Seminary and, to help our educational efforts, moved with his wife, Pam, to Louisiana, where he established and oversaw a branch campus of Tyndale for a few years before he retired. He came back to Texas, but our Lord saw fit to take our brother to his heavenly home at the young age of 58.
It was during his years at Tyndale that John wrote this commentary on the book of Hebrews. Even to an excellent Greek exegete like John, the book of Hebrews presents its challenges, not the least of which is deciding on who the author was and to whom it was written: unsaved Jews, saved Jews, or a combination of both.
These were the types of challenges that John liked the most, and in this volume you will find an excellent commentary, worthy of your time, written by my friend and colleague, whom I look forward to seeing again!
Patrick E. Belvill
Hurst, Texas
“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Heb. 13:20-21
John Cook (1954-2012) was Vice President of Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblical Institute and a Professor of Greek and Theology. He received his Bachelors (Dip.Th.S.), from Tyndale Biblical Institute and his Masters (M.T.S.), and Doctor of Theology (Th.D.), degrees from Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Biblical Sufficiency Applied
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God-breathed. Profitable. These two words Paul conveys in 2 Timothy 3:16 to describe the word of God. That the Text is God-breathed attests to its authority, and that it is profitable attests to its sufficiency. The authority of Scripture has no limit for the believer – in its pages God demands complete submission of His children. Likewise the sufficiency of Scripture reaches to the farthest corners of the believer’s position and practice.
Paul describes the purpose of Scripture’s inspiration: “that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:17). God’s word is sufficient for the equipping of His people for the works He has planned for them (Eph 2:10). The divine prescriptions explain the believer’s course of action, oftentimes revealing the rationale for the action, and always pointing to the enablement needed and provided. In short, the true knowledge of Him provides everything pertaining to life and godliness (2 Pet 1:3).
As such, we can rely on Scripture in every area of life. We will find no topic out of bounds, and no subject so controversial as to be avoided or lacking illumination in the pages of the Bible. Biblical Sufficiency Applied is an effort on the part of its several contributors to consider certain areas of contemporary controversy in the light of Scripture. We hope and pray that God uses this work both to challenge and encourage the reader to seek the answers in Scripture, and to be confident in the Biblical record as sufficient for every aspect of the believer’s life.
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Nothing but the truth
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Nothing but the Truth was first published in 1978 and, after many reprints and two revised editions. It was finally reprinted in 2012. Further revision and expansion led to the publication of six small volumes in 2017 under the title All you need to know about the Bible. This edition in one 768 page hardback volume lightly revised version of All you need to know.
It aims to answer in an accessible and accurate way, the many questions that are asked about the main theme of the Bible, how it came to be written, how trustworthy it is, how the individual books were gathered together, and much more. Full references allow the reader to pursue each subject in more depth. In 2020 we are pleased to be able to release a digital version, compatible with theWord Bible software.
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People in the Bible: Jonah
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We are often told that good things come in small packages, and this is the case when it comes to the book of Jonah. Through just four chapters we discover many layers to the life of this prophet and to the character of the God who does not give up—whether on this prophet, or on the barbaric city he called this prophet to reach.
We follow Jonah on the run, on the beach, in the city and eventually in the great dock of God. As we uncover this dramatic story, we see that God has not only the will to reach a violent city, but also the grace to reach the heart of a stubborn prophet
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The Text of the Old Testament, An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica, THIRD EDITION
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Major revision of a landmark work in Old Testament scholarship
Ernst Würthwein’s introduction to the Biblia Hebraica has long served as a textbook for generations of students interested in the history of the Old Testament text and the problems of textual criticism. From its first appearance in 1952 to the fifth German edition in 1988, the book was faithfully updated by Würthwein himself in light of new research. But now a new edition of “Würthwein” is due.
While staying true to the original structure and character of Würthwein’s classic work, Alexander Fischer has rewritten the text completely to bring it up to date with the new Quinta edition of Biblia Hebraica. Besides updating information throughout, this edition includes a new chapter on the texts from the Qumran. This third edition of The Text of the Old Testament will be an indispensable resource for serious students of the Biblia Hebraica and Old Testament exegesis.
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- Page Number: pg 21
- Latin: supra
- Transliteration: qādēs̆: ṭāhēr
- Greek: σωμάτων
- Hebrew: מִשְׁפָּט
- Aramaic: כְּתִיב
People in the Bible: Saul and sons
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Israel’s first king began with great promise and ended in tragedy. The author traces Saul’s head start into the monarchy and the accelerating spiral into possibly the most lamentable biography in the Bible. Along the way there is much to learn from a king whose story is told in Scripture so that we might learn the ways of a man who fell out with God and fell in with the powers of darkness. And there are surprises along the way, not least in the story of his son who, but for the purposes of God, would surely have made an excellent king.
However, on the blood-spattered walls of Beth Shan, the story does not quite end. There is another member of Saul’s line who shines with bright hope and reflects the character of his godly father in contrast to that of his tragic grandfather.
An accessible book for every reader which, as well as bringing the three characters of Saul, Jonathan and Mephibosheth to life and clarifying difficulties in the text, concludes every chapter with questions for thoughtful discussion suitable for group or personal study.
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People in the Bible: Jesus
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We can be glad for Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ, in at least one respect: it has familiarized many with the term ‘Passion’. People now know it refers to the suffering of Jesus Christ. How did his suffering come to be called the ‘passion’? The answer is our word ‘passion’ comes from the Latin word ‘passio’, which means ‘suffering’.
The Passion of Christ is an inexhaustible subject. In these warm and challenging devotional studies, Roger Ellsworth takes a look at the Passion through the eyes of the people most closely associated with it. By reminding us again of the wonder of what Christ did on the cross for ordinary people, he encourages us to become more passionate about the Passion and how we serve our Saviour.
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New Testament Text and Translation Commentary
The purpose of this work is to provide scholars, pastors, students, and serious Bible readers with a commentary on the variant readings in the New Testament that have significance for Bible interpretation and Bible translation—and to do so in a format that is communicative and informative to English readers as well as those who know Greek.
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