A thorough and student-friendly primer on verbal aspect in biblical Greek |
Verbal aspect in the Greek language has been a topic of significant debate in recent scholarship. The majority of scholars believe that an understanding of verbal aspect is even more important than verb tense (past, present, etc.). Yet there still are no alternative and accessible textbooks, both in terms of level and price. In this second edition, Constantine R. Campbell investigates the function of verbal aspect within biblical Greek in light of the last fifteen years of scholarship. In Basics of Verbal Aspect in Biblical Greek, Campbell simplifies the concepts and doesn't rely on jargon that requires a degree in linguistics to understand. The book includes expanded and updated discussion, revised exercises, an answer key, examples from the Septuagint, a glossary of key concepts, an excursus covering space and time, and an index of Scriptures cited. Professors and students, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, will use this book as a supplemental text in both beginning and advanced Greek courses. Pastors who study the Greek text will also appreciate this resource as an important supplement to their preaching and teaching. |
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Praise for Basics of Verbal Aspect in Biblical Greek |
Con Campbell demystifies verbal aspect, explains the importance, and gives numerous examples of where it makes a difference for biblical exegesis and translation. —Clinton E. Arnold, Research Professor of New Testament Talbot School of Theology, Biola University |
Con Campbell's Basics of Verbal Aspect in Biblical Greek takes a complex topic with many differing voices and presents the Greek verbal system with the right balance of simplified clarity and nuance to Greek students. —Dana M. Harris, professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and author of An Introduction to Biblical Greek Grammar |
I have used his clear and accessible introduction to verbal aspect as a textbook for years. I am thrilled that he has revisited this helpful volume, with notable revisions based on practical experience in the classroom. Highly recommended!" —Jonathan T. Pennington, profressor of biblical studies, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary |
"Con has the ability to cut through the linguistic jargon to communicate effectively to those just learning how the Greek verbal system works. I strongly commend this book to you and your students." —David A. Croteau, professor of New Testament and Greek, Columbia International University | |
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