Library Resources: Tools for Greek Courses (1204, 2204, 3204, and 4204)


Greek Vocabulary

  1. For basic translation work, the best one-volume Greek-English dictionary is A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and other Early Christian Literature, Revised and edited by F. W. Danker. Third edition. Available in the Reference Section at REF PA881 .B38 2000
  2. To consider the significance of a word based on semantic domains, see also Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament: based on semantic domains. Edited by Johannes P. Louw and Eugene A. Nidea. Available in the Reference Section at REF PA881 .G68 1989 1, 2
  3. More specifically,
    1. For Apostolic Fathers, and early Christian works, consult A Patristic Greek Lexicon. Edited by G. W. H. Lampe. Available at REF PA681 .P3 1972
    2. For Septuagint Greek, consult either:
      1. A Greek-English Lexicon of the Septuagint. By T. Muraoka. Available at REF PA781 .M87 2009 v. 1, 2
      2. A Greek-English Lexicon of the Septuagint. By J. Lust, E. Eynikel, and K. Hauspie. Available at REF PA781 .G73 1992 v. 1, 2
  4. When doing word studies for sermons or exegesis papers, start with the following theological dictionary, available in the Reference Section:
    1. NIDNTTE = Moises Silva, ed., New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis, at REF BS2312 .N48 2014 v. 1-5

Greek Grammar

  1. If you’re looking for help with basic grammatical concepts, try the following:
    1. Burton, English Grammar Guide: for language students, especially students of biblical Hebrew, New Testament Greek, Latin, and related modern languages, at PE1106 .B97 2013.
  2. If you need grammatical information about a particular Bible verse, check one of the following:
    1. Robert Hanna, A Grammatical Aid to the Greek New Testament, available in the Reference Section at REF PA817 .H3 1983.
    2. Timothy Owings, A Cumulative Index to New Testament Greek Grammars, available in the Reference Section at REF PA817 .095 C8 1983
  3. For Greek grammars and grammatical studies on particular topics, browse the shelves downstairs at PA 810-880.