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To: Salvation
Hey, it just goes to show that no knowledge is ever wasted!

I took Greek in college because I thought I was going to major in Classics. But I didn't have enough time to get my Greek credits AND my Latin credits, because I had quit Latin in Jr. High to take German . . . so I wound up with a History major although I had enough credits to major in History or English Lit or German . . .

But the transition from Classical to Koine Greek was not that difficult. I can't read it right off any more like I could when I was in college, but with my Liddell & Scott lexicon and a good grammar I can limp along. Of course, reading the Bible is easier than reading literature, because I know what it says already, I'm just reading for detail!

1,055 posted on 03/06/2007 5:44:29 PM PST by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: AnAmericanMother; annalex
**Of course, reading the Bible is easier than reading literature, because I know what it says already, I'm just reading for detail!**

I think that is why I appreciate annalex posting the Vulgate on the Daily Readings threads. It is so interesting when there are discrepancies.
1,181 posted on 03/06/2007 9:53:30 PM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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