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)))
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
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