As I finish reading through Mark again, the theme of confusion is strikingly clear to me from beginning to end. It’s the black backdrop from which moments of clarity stand out like stars. Confusion I should put together a comprehensive list, but here’s a few: … Continue reading Confusion in Mark
Category: Greek
Crossway’s Greek New Testament Reader’s Edition
In light of Crossway’s recent release of their Hebrew Old Testament: Reader’s Edition, I want to highlight their companion volume, The Greek New Testament: Reader’s Edition. Since its release in 2018, this has been my go-to Greek New Testament because it provides my favorite GNT, … Continue reading Crossway’s Greek New Testament Reader’s Edition
Looking around with Jesus
I experience something with verses like this, and I’m not sure I can effectively communicate the sentiment. Nevertheless, I try. Mark 11:11 Καὶ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα εἰς τὸ ἱερόν, καὶ περιβλεψάμενος πάντα, ὀψίας ἤδη οὔσης τῆς ὥρας, ἐξῆλθεν εἰς Βηθανίαν μετὰ τῶν δώδεκα. He entered … Continue reading Looking around with Jesus
Etymological Dictionary of Greek in Accordance
This week, alongside the Brill Dictionary of Classical Greek, Accordance has released Robert Beekes’ Etymological Dictionary of Greek (2 vols.). In the preface, Beekes describes his work as “the first comprehensive etymological dictionary of Greek in the English language … incorporating the most recent scholarly … Continue reading Etymological Dictionary of Greek in Accordance
New Testament Library in Accordance
Accordance has a fantastic sale right now on the Old Testament and New Testament Library series (OTL and NTL) by Westminster John Knox Press. OTL and NTL are longstanding pillars in biblical scholarship, regularly appearing on best commentary lists like this one by Scot McKnight. … Continue reading New Testament Library in Accordance
Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek in Accordance
Accordance has released The Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek, also known as GE, GI (the Italian editions), BrillDAG, and MGS, the “official” shorthand designation recommended by SBL. It’s currently on sale for $74.40. I’ve been using this lexicon in print since it was published, and … Continue reading Brill Dictionary of Ancient Greek in Accordance
Greek Idioms with Examples from Scripture
There are plenty of better places to go for Enlish to Greek, but this is my little list. I’m sure there’s typos and whatnot. It’s just notes, but I thought some of you might like to see it as it develops. I’ll update it occasionally. … Continue reading Greek Idioms with Examples from Scripture
Two Horizons NT Commentary in Accordance
The Two Horizons Commentary is on sale right now at Accordance Bible Software. The New Testament bundle ($99) covers 14 books in 9 volumes, and the Old Testament covers ($125) 14 books in 13 volumes. In this post, I want to help you better understand … Continue reading Two Horizons NT Commentary in Accordance
Reading Aloud without Stopping
I’ve been enjoying a new (to me) way of reading, and I wanted to share it here as a part of the ways of reading series. This method is very simple: Read a chapter out loud without stopping. If you want, allow yourself to look … Continue reading Reading Aloud without Stopping
How to start speaking Greek
I want to recommend one simple way to get started speaking Greek. It’s free. All you need is one other person who wants to pursue the same goal. I have in mind those of you who have studied Greek in a grammar-translation way, perhaps for … Continue reading How to start speaking Greek
