An Introduction to New Testament Greek: A Quick Course in the Reading of Koine Greek - Paperback

by Frank Beetham (Author)

This course has been used with classes of adult students of widely varying backgrounds in adult education and theological colleges, and has proved popular in enabling those who would otherwise not done so to read the New Testament in Greek.

This book:
Is suitable for everyone, including complete beginners
Is based on St John's Gospel and introduces original Greek from the start
Proceeds step by step, and includes practice exercises, particularly at the beginning
Explains each grammatical point clearly in everyday language
Covers the basic grammar needed to read the Gospels in the original Greek
Has 560 word basic vocabulary
Includes a summary of grammar for easy reference
And an index of Greek words which might cause difficulty
Twelve practice passages with notes to help the reader gain fluency after completing the grammar sections.

A tutors' manual and key is also available.

Author Biography

Frank Beetham taught classics at Blackpool Grammar School, and adult language learning at the Universities of Warwick and Birmingham. He was Senior Education Officer in Warwickshire, responsible for Secondary, Further and Adult Education.