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For over twenty years, first-year Greek students have relied on James Allen Hewett's New Testament Greek: A Beginning and Intermediate Grammar for its straightforward approach to the fundamentals of language study. Now completely revised and updated, this trusted grammar will provide a new generation of beginning scholars with a solid foundation for doing translation, exegesis, and biblical interpretation.

New Testament Greek clearly presents complex Greek grammatical concepts in terms of familiar English grammar. Each concept is then illustrated using multiple examples from the New Testament, and students apply their learning with translation exercises drawn directly from biblical text instead of artificial sentences created by grammarians. The CD-ROM included with the textbook contains powerful learning tools for vocalizing Greek, mastering new vocabulary, and identifying verb forms.

Features include:
• new chapters providing a foundational understanding of the basic components of language
• a linguistically informed chapter on how languages communicate meaning
• detailed explanations of complex grammatical constructions that shed light on biblical meanings
• grammatical discussions that reflect recent advances in the understanding of Greek tense and case
• vocabulary study lists based on NT word frequency
• Greek-to-English translation exercises that help students quickly build competency and confidence
• optional "Step Beyond" advanced grammar sections and English-to-Greek translation exercises
• expanded reference appendixes, including summary word charts, vocabulary lists, and a list of principal parts of common verbs
• a dictionary of all the Greek words used in the text
• a complete answer key to the translation exercises on the CD-ROM

The CD-ROM included with the textbook contains powerful learning tools by Thomas A. Robinson for vocalizing Greek, mastering new vocabulary, and identifying verb forms.

"The teaching of New Testament Greek is under constant pressure to be curtailed or eliminated altogether, so any major attempt to make Greek accessible and learnable is to be warmly welcomed. Hewett's grammar begins with the basics, including discussion of English, in order to put students on the right track. The author and his revisers have made a significant effort to introduce students to the essentials of New Testament Greek."
— Stanley E. Porter, President and Dean, and Professor of New Testament, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Reviews

“Teachers of New Testament Greek may want to consider this new text. Two professor colleagues of the original author Hewett, C. Michael Robbins and Steven R. Johnson, have provided a thoroughly revised and expanded version of his introductory textbook on New Testament Greek, first published in 1986. The authors take a classic and thorough approach, leading the student reader through the various components of grammar, the mysteries of the alphabet, and then step-by-step acquaintance with the necessary forms and structures of the language—all the while building vocabulary. A CD containing prompts and exercises accompanies the volume and enhances its pedagogical value.”
—The Bible Today

"Linguists, biblical scholars, and students of religious studies have varying motives for learning Koine Greek; however, all will benefit from James Allen Hewett's New Testament Greek. This text, revised and expanded from his 1986 edition with the assistance of C Michael Robbins and Steven R. Johnson, addresses the changing needs of today’s students and recent discussions regarding Greek grammar. While most grammars are traditionally written for classroom use, this text can be used by the self-motivating individual who wants to learn Koine.

"The three introductory chapters of this 25 chapter text contain two completely new sections that provide basic background and learning tools enabling students to begin language study, such as extensive grammar background, meaning, orthography, and alphabet. Each chapter focuses on a grammar component; for example, chapter 7 introduces personal and relative pronouns. Examples and exercises utilize scripture passages. Five appendixes contain complete declension and conjugation tables, Greek to English vocabulary, English to Greek vocabulary, and principal parts of common verbs. An index of subjects and an index of scripture and Greek literature used in the text are included. The CD-ROM contains key to exercises and Greek word charts in .pdf as well as supplemental learning materials (alphabet tutor, pronunciation guide, vocabulary drills, and verb decoder).

"Unlocking the key of any sacred text is challenging. When the sacred text is in a foreign language the reader either accepts translations or embarks upon learning the language. Hewett's well-written and easy-to-use grammar enables the reader to undertake the latter. Public, academic, and theological libraries should have this title on their shelves."
—Libraries Unlimited

James Allen Hewett is a pastor with a strong background in language education, having taught Greek courses at Uganda Christian University, Oral Roberts University, and Asbury Theological Seminary.

C. Michael Robbins is Lecturer in Hellenistic Greek at Claremont Graduate University and Adjunct Professor at Azusa Pacific University.

Steven R. Johnson is Associate Professor and Chair of Religion at Lycoming College, where he teaches biblical Greek.

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