Linguistic Analysis of the Greek New Testament: Studies in Tools, Methods, and Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (601 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801049989 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Porter (PhD, University of Sheffield) is president, dean, professor of New Testament, and Roy A. Stanley E. Hope Chair in Christian Worldview at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario. . He has authored or edited dozens of books, including How We Got the New Testament and Fundamentals of New Testament Greek
I warmly commend this book."--Anthony C. Rather, it provides a score of fresh essays illustrating the innovative and stimulating work of the most prolific scholar currently working in these fields."--D. A. Indeed, Porter succeeds in taking the mystery out of linguistics! His book is brilliant in conception and rich with examples and exegetical insight. This fine volume is neither an introduction to the subject of linguistics and Greek nor a comprehensive survey of the current state of play. Particularly useful are the broad cross-section of methods canvassed and the thorough bibliography for each topic."--Craig Blomberg, Denver Seminary . Evans, Acadia Divi
Great Introduction to the Major Lines of Porter's Work This book is a collection of mostly previously unpublished essays by Stanley Porter on the Greek language and linguistics. For those who are already acquainted with the work of Stanley Porter, you know the level of his scholarship and would not need an Amazon review to commend this book to you. Porter is a scholar for scholars in his multiple fields. Nearly all of his works are written f. Exegesis with Interpretive and Linguistic Backgrounds Dr Conrade Yap There are many people who try to exegete the Greek text but lack the knowledge of the interpretive and linguistic issues behind the ancient language. While they cannot be faulted with the intent, many unfortunately err on the side of ignorance about basic linguistic issues. This is what the Professor of New Testament at McMaster University, a well-known proponent for the SFL (Systemic Fu
Stanley Porter brings together a number of different studies of the Greek of the New Testament under three headings: texts and tools for analysis, approaching analysis, and doing analysis. He deals with a variety of New Testament texts, including the Synoptic Gospels, John, and Paul. In this volume, a leading expert brings readers up to date on the latest advances in New Testament Greek linguistics. This volume distills a senior scholar's expansive writings on various subjects, making it an essential book for scholars of New Testament Greek and a valuable supplemental textbook for New Testament Greek exegesis courses.