Exegetical Gems from Biblical Greek: A Refreshing Guide to Grammar and Interpretation - Paperback

by Benjamin L. Merkle (Author)

Illustrative exegetical insights from the Greek New Testament

Learning Greek is a difficult task, and the payoff may not be readily apparent. To demonstrate the insight that knowing Greek grammar can bring, Benjamin Merkle summarizes 35 key Greek grammatical issues and their significance for interpreting the New Testament.

Each reading includes:

● an introduction that presents the text in question;
● an overview of the relevant aspect of Greek syntax and the insight it offers to the text; and
● an interpretation that applies the newly acquired insight and offers a solution.

This book is perfect for students looking to apply the Greek they have worked so hard to learn and for past students who wish to review their Greek, as well as teachers of the Greek language.

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"A very valuable guide for any student learning or relearning Greek"

Learning Greek is a difficult task, and the payoff may not be readily apparent. To demonstrate the insight that knowing Greek grammar can bring, Benjamin Merkle summarizes thirty-five key Greek grammatical issues and their significance for interpreting the New Testament.

"The book is aptly titled: readers are indeed treated to exegetical gems from the Greek text. Merkle also provides a concise review of Greek grammar as he discusses particular biblical texts. This is a most helpful way to keep up or review one's Greek and to learn more about the biblical text at the same time."
--Thomas R. Schreiner, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Merkle is passionate about helping people make progress in their study of the Greek New Testament, and nothing shows that better than this book. The author provides a treasure chest for current students, and those who want to refresh their Greek, by focusing on points of syntax and related issues while examining sample passages. The discussion is clear and provides solid, even profound help in Greek to benefit all readers of this work. Highly recommended!"
--S. M. Baugh, Westminster Seminary California

"Don't be misled by the title. These are not random gems rolling around loosely in a jewelry box drawer. These brilliant gems have been carefully selected, ordered, and strung on a gold chain. Merkle thoroughly treats exegetically significant examples of the major grammatical categories covered in biblical Greek, following the order in which most students learn them. His explanations are clear, and his exegesis is insightful. This book is a very valuable guide for any student learning or relearning Greek."
--Charles L. Quarles, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Author Biography

Benjamin L. Merkle (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Dr. M. O. Owens Jr. Chair of New Testament Studies and research professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is coauthor of Going Deeper with New Testament Greek and Greek for Life.