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Resources for Greek students at all levels.
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σπούδασον σεαυτὸν δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ θεῷ, ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον, ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας.

Accurate New Testament exegesis demands an understanding of Koine Greek, the language in which the NT was originally written. This guide lists resources available at the Mack Library for Greek students of all levels.

Selected BJU Greek Courses

  • ALG 101: Elementary Greek I
    Introduction to the phonology, vocabulary, grammar and syntax of biblical Greek.
  • ALG 102: Elementary Greek II
    Reinforcement and development in the basic principles of Greek grammar and syntax.
  • ALG 201: Intermediate Greek I
    Development of working knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of the Greek New Testament. Includes translation of selected passages.
  • ALG 202: Intermediate Greek II
    Reinforcement and continued development of a working knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament. Includes translation of selected passages.
  • SNT 621: Foundations for Greek Exegesis
    Extensive review of Greek fundamentals, with translation of a variety of New Testament passages. Introduction to exegetical thinking, with readings and exegesis projects. Semi-remedial in nature, especially suited for students who feel moderately lacking in readiness for Methods of Greek exegesis.
  • SNT 622: Methods of Greek Exegesis
    Rapid review of Greek fundamentals, followed by translation of a variety of New Testament Texts. Readings and exercises in standard methods of Greek exegesis, culminating in the writing of two exegesis papers. Students with marginal mastery of Greek fundamentals should consider first taking SNT 621 Foundations for Greek Exegesis.
 

Required Textbooks

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A Handbook for New Testament Greek: Forms and Syntax - Bob Jones University Greek faculty.
Call Number: 487.4 H19138
ISBN: 9781591667049
The Greek Handbook covers basic Greek grammar, syntax and vocabulary for four semesters of study. The authors of this fourth edition draw on decades of combined experience in teaching Greek at the university level. The material is suitable for suitable for college students or advanced high school students. - Publisher.

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Greek New Testament, 4th ed. - K. Aland, ed.
Call Number: 225.4 B471aL 2001
ISBN: 9783438051103
The UBS4 GNT is available in a number of editions: 9783438051103—Standard Hardback 9783438051134—Hardback with dictionary* Leather bindings of the UBS4 text are also available. *Although the dictionary included in this edition is permitted, the Greek department will not always accept the glosses it provides for translation assignments. Instead, students should refer to Gingrich's Shorter Lexicon.

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Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament - F. Wilbur Gingrich
Call Number: REF 487.3 G433
ISBN: 0226136132
Abridgement, with some revisions of: A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature / Walter Bauer. 2nd ed. / rev. and augm. by F. Wilbur Gingrich and Frederick W. Danker.

 

LibGuides on Religion

Biblical Commentaries (Technical)
by Patrick Robbins - Last Updated Jun 29, 2011
Lists technical, conservative commentaries for the books of the Bible.
Biblical Exegesis
by Patrick Robbins - Last Updated Feb 14, 2012
Software and online resources for studying the biblical text.
Biblical Greek
by Patrick Robbins - Last Updated Mar 24, 2011
Resources for Greek students at all levels.
Biblical Hebrew
by Patrick Robbins - Last Updated Jan 26, 2011
Resources for Hebrew (and Aramaic) students at all levels.
Children's Ministry Resources
by Bryan Tyson - Last Updated Apr 28, 2011
A comprehensive list of outreach ministry resources (such as Sunday School materials, flannelgraph, puppets, etc) available for checkout, including photos.
Denominations
by Joe Allen - Last Updated Apr 17, 2012
This guide provides assistance in locating both the history and doctrine of religious denominations in America.
Fundamentalism File
by Patrick Robbins - Last Updated Sep 1, 2011
An overview of the resources and services available at the Mack Library Fundamentalism File.
Fundamentalism, History of
by Patrick Robbins - Last Updated Apr 26, 2011
Lists sources useful for studying the history of American Fundamentalism.
Inspiration of the Bible
by Joe Allen - Last Updated Sep 20, 2011
Key resources supporting the verbal inspiration of the Scriptures
Intertestamental History
by Patrick Robbins - Last Updated May 2, 2011
The intertestamental period, also called the second temple period, is the time between the writing of the last Old Testament book and the beginning of the events described in the New Testament.
Missions
by Jennifer Walton, Bryan Tyson - Last Updated Mar 30, 2012
This guide covers the history of missions, cultures, methodologies and sponsoring organizations
New Testament Greco-Roman Backgrounds
by Nancy McGuire - Last Updated Apr 17, 2012
Introductory material on the Greco-Roman world, including its history, society, culture, religion, and literature, in relation to the expansion of early Christianity and the New Testament documents.
Patristics
by Patrick Robbins - Last Updated Aug 8, 2011
Patristics is the study of the church fathers, the earliest Christian writers from the contemporaries of the apostles to the seventh or eighth century.
Philosophy
by Nancy McGuire - Last Updated Feb 1, 2012
This subject guide suggests the best sources to being your study of philosophy and philosophers. Use the reference sources to get an overview of philosophers’ work, philosophical schools, and philosophical concepts.
Rare Bibles at Mack Library
by Patrick Robbins - Last Updated Nov 21, 2011
Lists rare Bibles stored in the Library's Jerusalem Chamber and Special Collections.
Reference Resources
by Jennifer Walton - Last Updated Apr 10, 2012
Variety of resources in print and online available through Mack Library's Reference Department
Religious Databases
by Joe Allen - Last Updated Apr 17, 2012
Seminary Project Labs - Greek & Hebrew fonts, Turabian, and Zotero
by Nancy McGuire - Last Updated May 7, 2012
Guides you through the installation and configuration of Greek and Hebrew fonts, the use of the BJU Seminary Turabian wizard.
Sermon Index
by Bryan Tyson - Last Updated Jan 17, 2011
Indexes sermons in books at the Mack Library by preacher and Scripture passage. Includes call numbers and page references.

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