Greek for Everyone
Introductory Greek for Bible Study and Application
About
Reading the New Testament in its original language is one of the most effective ways to gain a greater understanding of the message of the Bible. Yet many who are called to ministry will not be able to dedicate years of study to master the language. Greek for Everyone allows pastors, Bible study instructors, Sunday school teachers, and serious lay students of the Bible to learn the basics of biblical Greek at their own pace. It explains how the Greek language works and introduces the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. By focusing on the takeaways that most impact interpretation, this book provides a working knowledge of biblical Greek for in-depth study of the New Testament.
"Written in clear, easy-to-follow prose, this book is an excellent step-by-step guide for beginning to learn the language of the New Testament. I commend this to every student who would like to finally stop saying 'It's all Greek to me!'"--Ben Witherington III, Jean R. Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary; doctoral faculty emeritus, University of St Andrews, Scotland
"Greek for Everyone is a readable resource for self-study that orients readers to the impact of the Greek language for interpretation, one that evades the sorts of obstacles that discourage Bible students."--Michael Heiser, scholar in residence, Logos Bible Software
"From participles to prepositions, from nouns to verbs, Greek for Everyone keeps it simple and clear. Students will love it."--Craig A. Evans, John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins and dean of the School of Christian Thought, Houston Baptist University
A. Chadwick Thornhill (PhD, Liberty University) is chair of theological studies and assistant professor of apologetics and biblical studies at the Liberty University School of Divinity. He is the author of a number of articles and essays and of the book The Chosen People: Election, Paul and Second Temple Judaism.
Endorsements
"When you're facing a maze, it's not only crucial to know the way to get out; you also need to know the way to get in. For many beginning students, Greek is indeed a 'foreign language'--the letters look strange; the pronunciation sounds strange; and just when you think you're getting the hang of it, somebody tells you that you are at a dead end. Chad Thornhill has provided an excellent guide through the maze of beginning Greek that will not leave you lost in the middle with no clear way out. Written in clear, easy-to-follow prose, this book is an excellent step-by-step guide to begin to learn the language of the New Testament. I commend this to every student who would like to finally stop saying 'It's all Greek to me!'"
Ben Witherington III, Jean R. Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary; doctoral faculty emeritus, St. Andrews University, Scotland
"Many who have never taken courses in Greek feel they lack the skills to interpret the New Testament competently. For many the only thing more challenging than interpreting the New Testament without a working knowledge of Greek is actually learning Greek. Few people have hundreds of hours to memorize the thousands of words and grammatical forms that are the focal points of traditional courses in Greek. But without such an investment, how can students move beyond dependence on English translations? A. Chadwick Thornhill's Greek for Everyone bridges this gap. Greek for Everyone solves the vocabulary problem by focusing on the use of interlinear tools and deciphering grammatical terms and concepts. The result is a readable resource for self-study that orients readers to the impact of the Greek language for interpretation, one that evades the sorts of obstacles that discourage Bible students."
Michael Heiser, scholar in residence, Logos Bible Software
"In Greek for Everyone we have a great introduction to the Greek of the New Testament. What makes this book distinctive is that it is written especially for those who need help understanding language and grammar, things that most other grammars assume readers already know. Professor Thornhill provides helpful, transparent explanations of the grammar of the Greek New Testament. From participles to prepositions, from nouns to verbs, Greek for Everyone keeps it simple and clear. Students will love it."
Craig A. Evans, John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins and dean of the School of Christian Thought, Houston Baptist University
"Dr. Chad Thornhill has done us a tremendous service in this useful book. By distilling his experience teaching Greek, he has given us a wonderful resource with a multitude of applications: pastors who have let their Greek slide or simply need a refresher, professors who would like to glean from another teacher of the language, students who could benefit from additional encouragement and insight as they grapple with Greek, and lay people who may not have had an opportunity to study the language formally but who would love nothing more than to grow in their understanding of the New Testament. There is something here for everyone. I can't recommend this resource highly enough!"
Todd Wilson, senior pastor, Calvary Memorial Church; cofounder and chairman of the Center for Pastor Theologians
The Author
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A. Chadwick Thornhill
A. Chadwick Thornhill (PhD, Liberty University) is chair of theological studies and assistant professor of apologetics and biblical studies at the Liberty University School of Divinity. He is the author of a number of articles and essays and of the book The...
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