1 John Reader: A New Testament Greek Reader
Overview
1 John Reader by Benjamin Merkle and Robert Plummer introduces intermediate Greek syntax through a reading of 1 John. This reader serves as a companion to Beginning with New Testament Greek and Going Deeper with New Testament Greek and includes notes on textual criticism and vocabulary words for each chapter.
Discover the beauty of reading the New Testament in Greek. Authored by experienced Greek scholars Benjamin L. Merkle and Robert L. Plummer, 1 John: A New Testament Greek Reader is perfect for beginner and intermediate students. Each of the book’s 14 units begins with a vocabulary list and is followed by the assigned text. Merkle and Plummer provide lexical and grammatical help, while also taking students deeper into syntax. This reader is a useful tool for professors, pastors, and students alike.
1 John and beginning Greek is as classic as apple pie and vanilla ice cream. John’s first epistle is the best book of the New Testament for Greek learners to get into reading the text in the original language. Merkle and Plummer have provided an outstanding companion textbook for beginning and intermediate Greek courses. I plan to make this a required textbook for all my first-year Greek courses.
—Alan S. Bandy, professor of New Testament and Greek and director of PhD Studies, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
This book ranks among the very best as a carefully structured bridge from learning the basics of Greek to reading with comprehension. With attention to textual criticism and vocabu- lary, and incorporating valuable review of grammar and syntax, the authors have produced a guide that will enhance both teaching and learning of 1 John and beyond. Students will love the clarity, succinctness, and organization. This is destined to become a classroom staple.
—Robert W. Yarbrough, professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological
Seminary Students and professors will love 1 John: A New Testament Greek Reader, whether used as a stand-alone text or a companion to Going Deeper with New Testament Greek. The carefully selected vocabulary lists, clear explanations of grammatical concepts, and thoughtful reading notes help students understand why syntax is essential for interpreting the New Testament.
—Matthew S. Harmon, professor of New Testament studies, Grace College and Theological Seminary