Exegetical Gems from Biblical Greek: A Refreshing Guide to Grammar and Interpretation - Paperback

by Benjamin L. Merkle (Author)

Illustrative exegetical insights from the Greek New Testament

Learning Greek is a difficult task, and the payoff may not be readily apparent. To demonstrate the insight that knowing Greek grammar can bring, Benjamin Merkle summarizes 35 key Greek grammatical issues and their significance for interpreting the New Testament.

Each reading includes:

● an introduction that presents the text in question;
● an overview of the relevant aspect of Greek syntax and the insight it offers to the text; and
● an interpretation that applies the newly acquired insight and offers a solution.

This book is perfect for students looking to apply the Greek they have worked so hard to learn and for past students who wish to review their Greek, as well as teachers of the Greek language.

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"A very valuable guide for any student learning or relearning Greek"

Learning Greek is a difficult task, and the payoff may not be readily apparent. To demonstrate the insight that knowing Greek grammar can bring, Benjamin Merkle summarizes thirty-five key Greek grammatical issues and their significance for interpreting the New Testament.

Author Biography

Benjamin L. Merkle (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Dr. M. O. Owens Jr. Chair of New Testament Studies and research professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is coauthor of Going Deeper with New Testament Greek and Greek for Life.