2007-05-25 12:23:56 · 16 answers · asked by night_train_to_memphis 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Learning New Testament Greek or Koine (common) Greek NOT classical Greek. This will help you in NT studies as well as OT because one of the oldest translations of the OT the Septuagint was translated into Greek. After you start to get Greek, then learning OT Hebrew and the vernacular Aramaic will be helpful too.
2007-05-25 12:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by studentofword84 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get "The Elements of New Testament Greek" by Wenham (published by Cambridge University Press). It's a terrific book that is extremely well organized. Greek is much easier than Hebrew, so if you haven't done much language study, start there.
Then, get a copy of the Greek New Testament (e.g., Nestle-Aland 27th edition) and a copy of Grosvenor's "Grammatical Analysis of the New Testament" and you should be in good shape to start reading. I'd start with the Gospel of John, as the Greek is easier than many of the other books. Save a book like Hebrews for last, as it is rather challenging.
Happy reading!
2007-06-02 18:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by Kristoff 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Download the e-Sword software from the freeware portion of the Free Stuff page @ http://web.express56.com/~bromar/ so that you can run your mouse over the Strong's numbers next to each word and see the word in Hebrew or Greek along with a short translation and pronunciation guide. Then maybe check out the other links on that page like the Free Interlinear Scripture software and Hebrew for Christians or Learning Greek
2007-05-25 19:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So you want to study the Bible in its original languages? Here are some steps for you to ponder.
1. Do not cast pearls before swine
2. Learn to think for yourself rather than rely on strangers for advice on every step
3. Start with memorizing the alphabets
Good luck!
2007-05-27 13:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by One of The Kids 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an interlinear Bible. Learn the Greek and Hebrew alphabets. Learn the basics of the grammar. Make little vocabulary cards.
2007-05-30 15:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by James O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you want to study the Old or new Testament. The old testament was written in Hebrew and the new testament was written in classical Greek. The first step would be to take a class in one of those languages.
2007-05-25 19:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by thalmozar the man god 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a study Bible.I guess I don't really understand what you mean by original languages though. You mean King James version? That is more I guess" Original language"
2007-05-25 19:34:09 · answer #7 · answered by Kristen T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all figure out in what language the bible was first written in. Coptic? Greek? Hebrew? Latin?
2007-05-25 19:27:52 · answer #8 · answered by Christina 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learn archaic Greek
2007-05-25 19:27:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First you must take classes in Greek and Hebrew.
2007-05-25 19:36:00 · answer #10 · answered by mxcardinal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋