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This work was created by Friedrich Blass, professor of classical philology at the University of Halle-Wittenberg, and was continued after his death by Albert Debrunner, professor of Indo-European and classical philology at the University of Bern until his retirement in 1954. The grammar has passed through ten editions from 1896 to 1960.
Robert W. Funk, in translating this long-established classic, has also revised it and, in doing so, has incorporated the notes which Professor Debrunner had prepared for a new German edition on which he was working at the time of his death in 1958. Dr. Funk has also had the co-operation of leading British, Continental, and American scholars. The translation places in the hands of English-speaking students a book that belongs in their libraries and in the libraries of every theologian, philologist and pastor alongside the Gingrich-Danker Greek-English Lexicon.
This grammar sets the Greek of the New Testament in the context of Hellenistic Greek and compares and contrasts it with the classical norms. It relates to the New Testament language to its Semitic background, to Greek dialects, and to Latin and has been kept fully abreast of latest developments and manuscript discoveries. It is at no point exclusively dependent on modern editions of the Greek New Testament text but considers variant readings wherever they are significant. It is designed to compress the greatest amount of information into the smallest amount of space consistent with clarity. There are subsections discussing difficult or disputed points and copious citations of primary texts in addition to generous bibliographies for those who wish to pursue specific items further.
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Useful in a pastors study.......2005-10-30
This grammar is very helpful in a pastor's study (I am a pastor). It stays in my book bag most of the time. When doing sermon exegesis for the LXX or GNT I use Gordon Fee's "NT Exegesis" method. When preparing for my exegesis provisional translation of the text, I use Zerwick's Grammatical Analysis with the coded lessons to his Biblical Greek book. Then I use this book, BDF's Grammar, to read more indepth on the grammatical points that Zerwick describes.
Usually in Zerwick there are 3 to 6 grammar highlights that he points out. So if I have time, I can learn a lot more by going to the referenced Grammar point in BDF and reading it through.
For example when working on Philippians 3:12 this week I found three lessons in Zerwicks analysis...the first one dealing with INA and the subjunctive mood (indirect discourse application). While reading Zerwicks concise and very helpful grammar he actually cites BDF lesson 368 (that's this book currently being reviewed). So when I go there I find a lot more information on the exact same point along with quotations to ancient Christian lit/GNT. The broader context of everything in BDF also provides a clearer picture. In Zerwick's Analysis there is a clause about the point...in his grammar a paragraph...and in BDF you have half a page. And you can jump from one to the other in a few seconds.
When you are done doing that, you feel like you just either refreshed yourself in an old grammar point, or learned something useful that you maybe never picked up in college or seminary.
So I recommend Pastors who have some Greek knowledge to use Zerwick's Grammatical Analysis and Biblical Greek book...along with this one. The combination will give you the confidence you need to make a provisional translation of the text for your sermon each week. The way these books are laid out, it only takes about an hour or so of reading, max, to accompish this. Over time, you will find your Greek grammar knowledge actually sharpening even though you are not in school. Just work these steps into your sermon prep time.
The point that Wallace makes in his review below about Classical Greek is important to consider. I have found it helpful to consult other Grammars or scholars online if there are questions along that line. One good group online is b-greek. Just google that and you will find it. The scholars on that group will often answer questions without any problem.
Review of Funk and Blass.......2000-07-03
A well-written reference book which provides an in-depth look at Greek grammar. It serves as a wonderful aid in research or sermon preparation. Recommended for a specialist or someone with considerable familiarity with Koine Greek.
Review of Blass-Debrunner-Funk.......2000-06-27
BDF is still the standard Greek grammar of the New Testament even after four decades. It is in the process of being revised (by a revision committee of eight members), but the revision will take several more years to complete. We felt it needed revision because BDF presupposes that the average reader has had much exposure to classical Greek prior to working in the New Testament. This is part of the reason that BDF is so hard to use: most NT students have not had exposure to classical Greek nowadays. Another reason is its cryptic nature, Teutonic abbreviations, and omission of 'normal' grammar. Nevertheless, even with these shortcomings, every responsible exegete of the New Testament must own a copy of this goldmine of information.
Daniel B. Wallace, Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
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Powered by Pradis™, this Greek grammar text integrates the technical requirements for proper Greek interpretation with the actual interests and needs of Bible students. It is the first textbook to systematically link syntax and exegesis of the New Testament for second-year Greek student. Now, as part the Zondervan Library of Pradis compatible books, it is an essential reference tool for study of the New Testament.
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SLAM DUNK.......2007-07-25
i dont even know why i am writing this review. it is totally obvious that this is a great product. i got this as a gift for someone going for their mdiv. after 1 year and 2 months into its usage, i am STILL getting praises about the gift.
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Excellent second-level textbook of Greek grammar.......2007-06-10
This text is required for our second-year course on New Testament Greek. I have to say I find it an excellent text both for reference and for working through systematically.
The book is hardback, 827 pages altogether. The author is prof of NT studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.
After an extensive 31-page Introduction section, the meat of the book is a detailed discussion of Greek Syntax. The chapters cover in detail all the cases, the article, adjectives, pronouns, prepositions; Verbs - person, number, voice, mood and tense, infinitives and participles; clauses, conjunctions, conditional sentences and volitional clauses.
At the back there are detailed syntax summaries for each chapter in the book, a subject index, a greek word index, and a scripture index.
The book started its life as a set of lecture notes for the author's third semester Syntax course at Dallas, and this history is apparent in the text itself. The feel I get from this book is that the author has been teaching the subject for hundreds of years. The student beginning a study of syntax may prefer to ignore the small print and footnotes, whereas more seasoned students will appreciate the exhaustive treatment of each grammatical concept. each topic is explained with reference to particular examples in the NT. This feature when combined with the Scripture index will make it very helpful for preachers who wish to apply an appreciation of the original language in their sermons.
The book is designed to explain syntax, and therefore assumes the student already knows how the various forms are constructed. Therefore there are no tables of verb conjugations or of morphology.
I really like this book. The author has a rather dry sense of humour which comes through in some of his descriptions. i particularly like his description of the 'Aporetic' genitive as the 'I am at a loss' (aporeo) to know what else to call this!
It's a useful tool!.......2007-01-31
As is typical of biblical language grammars, some of the terminology found in Wallace does not reflect the jargon found in other grammars. However, his thorough indices are plus!
Portable Wallace.......2007-01-28
For those who use this classic grammar for reference, having Wallace available on CD is a welcome alternative to lugging around the 800 plus page hard cover text. Although I travel frequently, with this CD, I can still teach Greek over the internet and do exegetical studies for sermon preperation. Add the CD version of BDAG's lexicon, NA27 Greek NT CD, pack the laptop and leave the library at home.
Grammar book.......2007-01-10
This grammar book was very helpful with my studies. Although the title claimed to be beyond the Basics, it was more organized and thus helpful to someone new to ancient Greek.
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Languages inevitably evolve, and our understanding of texts from particular times and places must be illuminated by an awareness of changes and continuities in linguistic usage over time. The Development of Greek and the New Testament explores the relationship between the developing Greek language and the body of writings in Greek that make up the New Testament, arguing that the history of Greek is vitally important to New Testament interpretation. Caragounis provides a wealth of historical information not otherwise readily available to students of New Testament Greek. Extensive tables, indices, and bibliographies aid further study. An essential resource for advanced students of New Testament Greek, this unique work is highly valuable for all Hellenists, Byzantinists, and students of Greek patristics.
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I Thought So!.......2007-02-19
This book is an extremely valuable discovery. It does have plenty of material that cannot be rushed through, though my temptation is to fly through it to see what's next. One should already have some sort of background in Greek (as well as Latin, German, and French) to get through it. That being said, my thoughts as I scanned through the book were, "Aha! Just as I thought!" And then, "I wish I had picked up more on this 20 years ago." If you are studying any period of Greek literature, especially the New Testament, get this information and run with it. Learn Greek the proper way and throw out the Erasmian pronunciation and the ancient versus modern dichotomy that have been forced on us.
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Helpful Work on Greek Syntax.......2007-01-01
The work Syntax of New Testament Greek which is authored by James A. Brooks and Carlton L. Winbery is superb help for persons studying intermediate Greek. This book is over 204-pages in length. It discusses syntax or the order of words in relation to substantives, verbs, and Greek sentences. The customary examples of cases in Greek or verb "tense" are given along with examples illustrating how NT writers employ indirect discourse with hOTI or hINA clauses. Syntax of New Testament Greek is easy to use, practical and contains adequate explanations of Greek syntactical phenomena.
For instance, Brooks and Winbery define terms such as "substantive," "number," "gender" (as it pertains to grammar) and "case" before they explain Greek cases such as nominative or the accusative case. The genitive case is classified into such categories as "Genitive of description" (that is, the genitive attributes a quality or relationship to the substantive), "Genitive of relationship" (this category is actually an extension of the genitive of possession), and "adverbial genitive."
Examples that illustrate these types of genitives (along with helpful translations) are given. E.G. the words LOGOIS THS XARITOS (Luke 4:22) illustrate the "genitive of description." The authors render these words thus: "words of grace." And there are five other scriptural examples provided for the genitive of description.
The foregoing is only part of the helpful material contained in this work. I would highly recommend this book, although there are certain ideas presented that I would not accept uncritically. But this book serves a very useful purpose. It will remain a classic for students of Greek syntax.
Syntax of NT Greek is Good Summary Referenc.......2006-09-14
I found that this book does a great job of summarizing grammer elements in a short but pithy fashion. Its treatment of participles was worth the price alone. Normal grammer texts provide a more detailed treatment, but in a less organized, less susinct, and less memorable fashion.
Review on Syntax of Greek New Testament.......2005-09-19
I am currently using the book for a Greek II college class, so I don't know how good it is, but I hope to get the most out of it as i can!
Nice summary with many examples.......2005-08-09
This book focuses on syntax, which the authors define as "that aspect of grammar which deals with the relationship and use of words and larger elements in a sentence". The companion volume by the same authors deals with morphology = word formation; that is ISBN 0819194913). (Each volume is independent and can be purchased and fully used alone; if someone wants the authors' views on both subjects, then they could purchase both books.)
This book does a good job of hitting the sweet spot between too wordy and too brief. In the first part of the book each usage of the substantive is given a succinct but complete & useful explanation, which is followed by several scriptural examples in both Greek and English.
For example, the "Adverbial Accusative of Measure" has a six sentence explanation followed by ten subcategories such as "The Substantive with the Preposition epi [Greek epi]" and a total of 25 examples from the New Testament.
Part II covers "The Verb" with the same type of information.
Part III of the book discussed "Aspects of Greek Sentences", including phrases and some diagramming.
The target audience is first or second year students of Greek and the purpose of the book is "to introduce the student to Greek syntax with maximum exposure to examples in the New Testament". In my opinion the authors have done a good job of achieving that goal.
This is not intended to be a student's one and only grammar. It is a great book to have on the shelf, a tool to easily understand the main grammatical categories. The old saying is true, that an example is worth a thousand words.
Dr. Winbery ....Much more than a great writer.......2001-10-24
I am a Student at Louisisna College, and I am taking my first semester of Greek under Dr. Winbery. I must tell you that he is so awesome. He not only shows you the Koine greek language...but, he instills in you a passion for it. He has has to help he out after class a few times and he was more than willing to do anything to insure that I understood the language. I have taken years of spanish and french, and dreaded both languages. but after taking only 1 semester of greek under Dr. winbery I love this language.... he is so much more than a great writer, and teacher.
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Zerwick's Grammatical Analysis.......2007-10-10
This is simply a must for the student of intermediate Greek (i.e., one who has just completed his introductory grammar). Here's why I say this:
This is the ideal tool for learning NT Greek through induction. I love studying grammar deductively, that is, studying the principles and rules (a priori), but the average person will find that deductive study isn't quite enough. Even with examples, the rules tend to get lost in the heap. One needs also to gather up particular instances of the manifestations of those Greek rules of grammar in a real text (a posteriori) as he goes in order for the principles and rules to really take root (IMHO). Here's where 'the Jesuit' comes in.
As you read the NT you will encounter--invariably--forms you can't parse and words whose definitions you have not yet memorized. While having a lexicon handy, and consulting it liberally, also consult Zerwick's Grammatical Analysis and you will identify the word and its parsing. He will then possibly refer you to a section from his companion book (which you must get!) called Biblical Greek (ISBN 8876535543), and it will tell you what the deductive intermediate grammars have also told you, but quickly and succinctly. By studying an intermediate grammar plus this book you wind up with a double whammy of inductive/deductive study!!
If you're learning independently (you're a working stiff, not a student preparing for exams), I recommend that right after finishing your introductory grammar, you try my routine, and it seems to be most profitable and enjoyable (again, just IMHO, and you should take note that I am merely a self-study who is barely into intermediate stuff now).
1. Pick up a SECOND introductory grammar (e.g., if you learned from Mounce, now go out and find a used J. Gresham Machen, or someone else's grammar), so as to revisit the fundamentals from another perspective and methodology. I'm a believer in hammering fundamentals. Even an intro Attic grammar, such as Mastronarde, will do. As you are casually working through it (while doing the exercises, especially the English into Greek), also do the following,
2. Read as much as you can in the Gospels (starting with John) and in John's epistles. Use your Zerwick as you go (both this Analysis and his Biblical Greek), inductively learning grammar at the intermediate level. Picking up Funk's "Greek Grammar of the NT and other Christian Lit'" in conjunction with Zerwick will really further this aspect of study. Then move to Galatians and Romans and other Pauline stuff. Save Luke-Acts and Hebrews for last (God knows when I will get to Hebrews!).
3. For deductive study, pick up Wallace and/or another intermediate textbook and start reading through it/them. I'm all about multiple perspectives in tackling such things, so grab two or three intermediate/advanced texts, such as Goodwin's grammar and his syntax of the Greek verb, or Dana-Mantey, or A.T. Robertson (lots of used copies of all these floating around out there, too!).
4. Vocab. Crush those 'down to 10 word occurences' NT word lists. Mounce's vocab cards are great.
So, use multiple sources both in inductive and deductive method, and for the former you simply must have Zerwick's Grammatical Analysis and his Biblical Greek (ISBN 8876535543). I have, in fact, only one criticism of this publication: it is not physically user-friendly. One cannot open it up and lay it out next to one's Greek NT. It's kind of laborious, putting down, picking up, putting down, picking up, when you're basically just doing the same one or two pages of text in a sitting. But, whatever. Get it!
Note- Don't fret (if you are so inclined) about the fact that this is issued by Rome and that the scholar is a Jesuit. As a Roman Catholic turned Calvinist, I can tell you that it is my impression that Zerwick goes where he believes the Greek points, period. He's a true scholar, rip.
Excellent handbook to the Greek NT.......2007-07-18
A very helpful and handy companion to the Greek New Testament. Not only it locates the conjugations of every verb in the Greek NT, it also serves as a grammatical commentary where applicable. You must own one if you are serious in studying the New Testament.
A Grammatical Analysis of the Greek New Testament.......2007-05-16
This book is a great tool for intermediate Greek students. It parses and defines unfamiliar forms and words and provides helpful syntactical comments.
A Continued Help!.......2007-04-11
Every so often I would go through several NT books in Greek as a discipline and this volume will be my constant guide. If you don't have it get it. It is worth the buy.
The best tool for the study of New Testament Greek.......2007-03-25
Most tools for the study of Greek New Testament are a waste of time. This is a notable exception. In fact, this is probably the best tool any one can have if they are interested in reading through the Greek New Testament. The work offers a thorough analysis of almost every word in the Greek NT, and provides parsing, definitions and explanations of Greek constructions. The work was originally in Latin but has been expertly translated and adapted into English. It has undergone five editions, although inexplicably the Preface does not detail the changes in the various editions. Some may object that a tool like this makes the student lazy. I do not agree. People who make such remarks are often feigning their expert knowledge of Greek. The truth is that Greek has an alarming and overwhelming array of verb forms, which frustrate even experienced Greek readers. In my opinion, this work helps students learn verb forms easily and should be used alongside Liddell and Scott's Intermediate Lexicon: An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon: Founded upon the 7th ed. of Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon. 1889.
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An abridgment of the award-winning standard reference grammar of New Testament Greek, Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics, for use in intermediate Greek courses.
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The Abridged Version Of Beyond The Basics Shines.......2006-05-10
Daniel Wallace, by his own admission is a little bit long-winded. Peruse his articles on bible dot org and you will see that his footnotes often contain more text than his actual articles. So to shorten up the basic points of his 800-page second-year Greek grammar, Wallace cut it by about two thirds into this nice little book.
It is excellent for those who already have a working knowledge of Greek, and it can be used with the other Grammar if you get confused. A five-star job by a five-star theologian.
This book is great.......2005-08-18
Daniel Wallace is a well known Greek scholar in the Christian world. This book is one that will show you why. I was recommended this book by my Greek mentor and I find this book very helpful. It's a concise version of his big grammar. I glad this book was recommed to me. I never thought of buying it. I thought it was going to be to advance for me, but instead it has advance my learning of Greek. But you should have at least a year of Greek under your belt.
Great Job Dr. Wallace
The Basics of New Testament Syntax.......2000-11-05
Having studied in detail the New Testament Greek syntactical the classical New Testament works of Dana and Mantey and A. T. Robertson's Grammar of the Greek New Testament in the Light of Historical Research I have found that Wallace has done an excellent job of simplifying the complexities of the Grammar of the New Testament and has written a book that has `re-worded' complex grammatical terms into language that will make it much easier for the serious Greek student to understand the original text. I especially recommend this book to students who have at least one year of basic Greek grammar on the college level. It will greatly aid in the study of the text.
Rev. Jonathan Beyer Graduate of Talbot Seminary and pastor
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The student or translator of the New Testament will often find difficulties which can only be solved by considering the syntax of the passage concerned. Professor Moule here provides a reference book which gives guidance on such problems of exegesis. It is a work which presupposes a knowledge of Greek and makes frequent allusions to the standard works; it is intended primarily for theological students. After an introductory section on ‘The Language of the New Testament’ Professor Moule considers in turn particular syntactical divisions (tenses, moods, voices, cases), certain parts of speech and types of clauses, and idiosyncrasies in usage. The last four chapters are ‘The order of words’, ‘Semitisms’, ‘Latinisms’, and ‘Miscellaneous notes on style’. In each section New Testament usages are defined and distinguished. A number of examples of each type of problem are discussed. They were chosen as being sufficiently representative to provide a guide to the treatment of similar difficulties.
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A Classic reference for New Testament Greek students.......2000-01-14
Moule's book is a classic reference that brings out the shades of meaning expressed through colloquial terms found in the Greek New Testament. This book is a must have if the serious student of the bible is to grasp a deeper understanding of the intent of the New Testament authors. Indexed very well by verse. Brief explanations that add greater understanding in exegesis.
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Too many typographical errors.......2004-12-30
I purchased this book several years ago. The book is well thought out and presents the syntax in an easy to understand way. However, the book was not carefully proofread. There are too many errors in the Greek and English text. Many Greek words are misspelled and some of the illustrative sentences are incomplete. The text suddenly ends when there shoud be more text to complete the translation from the Greek cited. I teach Biblical Greek and would not recommend that my students purchase the book. My edition is 1995.
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A masterful summary of the Greek verbal system that remains unsurpassed.
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1923. From the Preface: The book is a beginner's book. It is the result of classroom experience of many years. The need and preparation of a beginner's class in Greek has determined the method and order of presentation. The Greek of the New Testament is the Koine of the first century A.D. It is presented as such in this book. The historical development of the Greek language has been kept in mind.
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