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Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar: Second EditionBasics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar: Second Edition by Gary D. Pratico
Buy new: $30.34 / Used from: $22.50
The premier, systematic approach to the grammar and basic syntax of Biblical Hebrew, along with Allen Ross, Mark Futato, and Russell Fuller (below). Accompanied by a CD with answer key to Workbook exercises, Visual aids for each lesson, Audio for vocabulary, and Flashworks for vocabulary.
Basics of Biblical Hebrew: Workbook, 2nd EditionBasics of Biblical Hebrew: Workbook, 2nd Edition by Gary D. Pratico
Buy new: $15.82 / Used from: $12.45
Invitation to Biblical Hebrew: A Beginning Grammar (Invitation to Theological Studies Series)Invitation to Biblical Hebrew: A Beginning Grammar (Invitation to Theological Studies Series) by Russell Fuller
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $24.93
An invitation back to rusty pastors as well as seminary students.
Invitation to Biblical Hebrew Workbook (Invitation to Theological Studies Series)Invitation to Biblical Hebrew Workbook (Invitation to Theological Studies Series) by Russell Fuller
Buy new: $21.89 / Used from: $13.31
Beginning Biblical HebrewBeginning Biblical Hebrew by Mark David Futato
Buy used from: $33.12
A standout grammar marred only by the lack of a workbook
Introducing Biblical HebrewIntroducing Biblical Hebrew by Allen Ross
Buy new: $29.69 / Used from: $16.18
Ditto
A Guide to Biblical Hebrew SyntaxA Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax by Bill T. Arnold
Buy new: $14.39 / Used from: $13.46
From Exegesis to Exposition: A Practical Guide to Using Biblical HebrewFrom Exegesis to Exposition: A Practical Guide to Using Biblical Hebrew by Robert Chisholm
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Evangelical guidance for translating Hebrew data from the Bible to a meaningful sermon.
A Workbook for Intermediate Hebrew: Grammar, Exegesis, and Commentary on Jonah and RuthA Workbook for Intermediate Hebrew: Grammar, Exegesis, and Commentary on Jonah and Ruth by Robert B. Chisholm
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Designed for intermediate students or those nearing the end of first-year Hebrew, this new resource aims to transform grammar into syntax by providing direction towards developing a rough translation and outline of selected passages. Answers to all questions are provided. A useful parsing guide and glossary are also included.
A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar (Biblical Languages Series)A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar (Biblical Languages Series) by Christo H. J. Van Der Merwe
Buy new: $53.16 / Used from: $35.84
An affordable, indexed study incorporating recent insights of linguistics.
The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, 2 volume setThe Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, 2 volume set by Ludwig Koehler
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New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis (5 volume set)New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis (5 volume set)
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A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament: Based upon the Lexical Work of Ludwig Koehler and Walter BaumgartnerA Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament: Based upon the Lexical Work of Ludwig Koehler and Walter Baumgartner by William Lee Holladay
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $17.59
Pocket Dictionary for the Study of Biblical HebrewPocket Dictionary for the Study of Biblical Hebrew by Todd J. Murphy
Buy new: $8.00 / Used from: $4.47
Basics of Biblical Greek GrammarBasics of Biblical Greek Grammar by William D. Mounce
Buy new: $30.23 / Used from: $20.00
Basics of Biblical Greek WorkbookBasics of Biblical Greek Workbook by William D. Mounce
Buy new: $15.83 / Used from: $10.98
Mastering New Testament Greek Vocabulary Through Semantic DomainsMastering New Testament Greek Vocabulary Through Semantic Domains by Mark Wilson
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Mastering New Testament Greek: Essential Tools for StudentsMastering New Testament Greek: Essential Tools for Students by Thomas A. Robinson
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This help links together common Greek roots (cognates) with the words built around them; allowing students to more effectively memorize a working vocabulary before moving on to syntax. A supporting CD aids in pronunciation and vocabulary review,and includes an idex of Greek word endings.
It's Still Greek to Me: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Intermediate GreekIt's Still Greek to Me: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Intermediate Greek by David Black
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A mediator between first-year grammar and third semester syntax (Wallace Lite).
Greek Grammar Beyond the BasicsGreek Grammar Beyond the Basics by Daniel B. Wallace
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Very, very helpful
Basics of New Testament Syntax, TheBasics of New Testament Syntax, The by Daniel B. Wallace
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An abridgement of above
A Workbook for New Testament Syntax: Companion to Basics of New Testament Syntax and Greek Grammar Beyond the BasicsA Workbook for New Testament Syntax: Companion to Basics of New Testament Syntax and Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics by Daniel B. Wallace
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Zondervan continues to maintain precedence in the biblical grammar market with Daniel Wallace and Grant Edwards's workbook.
A Workbook for New Testament Greek: Grammar and Exegesis in First JohnA Workbook for New Testament Greek: Grammar and Exegesis in First John by Marvin R. Wilson
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Chris Vlachos and Marvin Wilson
A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd EditionA Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition by Walter Bauer
Buy new: $114.79 / Used from: $101.00
Sentence-length glosses and simplication of definitions a hallmark ofthis edition
Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament Based on Semantic Domains Vols 1 and 2Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament Based on Semantic Domains Vols 1 and 2
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High marks from John Lee (seebelow)
New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology: Abridged EditionNew International Dictionary of New Testament Theology: Abridged Edition
Buy new: $24.89 / Used from: $16.00
A streamlining of the NIDNTT, where many of the conservative comments were appended to the German originals. Don't be fooled, this is a substantial abridgement. Soon to be digital (Pradis).
Pocket Dictionary for the Study of New Testament GreekPocket Dictionary for the Study of New Testament Greek by Matthew S. Demoss
Buy new: $9.00 / Used from: $2.68
Very useful.
BibleWorks 8BibleWorks 8
Holladay, TWOT, BDB, LEH, Louw-Nida, UBS, Metzger, plus HALOT, BDAG, Waltke/O'Connor, Wallace, etc. available as add-ons (as in Logos). Superior to Logos in basics, speed, and usability but lacks interlinears and other features (i.e., syntactical analysis of both testaments) present in module below.
Original Languages LibraryOriginal Languages Library
Worth the price just for the Hebrew-English, English-Hebrew, Greek-English, English-Greek interlinears; LEH, Liddell-Scott, Louw-Nida, Holladay, BDB lexicons; Tov Parallel MT/LXX, Andersen-Forbes Phrase Marker Analysis(MT), Clausal Outlines (NT), van der Merwe Reference Grammar, Metzger Textual Commentary, etc.
Accordance Bible Software - Scholar's Collection 7 Core BundleAccordance Bible Software - Scholar's Collection 7 Core Bundle
The Porsche of Mac applications in a one-horse race. You need to purchase the UBS dictionary and LEH Septuagint Lexicon modules in order the meet the base qualifications of the modules above (making it a little more expensive). Also, HALOT and BDAG can be purchased as add-on modules.
The English-Greek Reverse Interlinear New Testament: English Standard VersionThe English-Greek Reverse Interlinear New Testament: English Standard Version by John Schwandt
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $34.76
It doesn’t have the accompanying Greek text like Mounce (below), but transliterates each word and is keyed to Strong’s rather than Goodrick/Kohlenberger (though Mounce gives the Strong’s number in his dictionary appendix).
Interlinear for the Rest of Us: The Reverse Interlinear for New Testament Word StudiesInterlinear for the Rest of Us: The Reverse Interlinear for New Testament Word Studies by William D. Mounce
Buy new: $36.49 / Used from: $26.89
An expanded revision of his previous interlinear for Zondervan, comes complete with a Greek-English dictionary and the text of the Greek New Testament.
Textual Commentary on the Greek New TestamentTextual Commentary on the Greek New Testament by Bruce M. Metzger
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The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration (4th Edition)The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration (4th Edition) by Bruce M. Metzger
Buy new: $34.56 / Used from: $34.51
The definitive work despite Ehrman's contribution
Encountering the Manuscripts: An Introduction to New Testament Paleography & Textual CriticismEncountering the Manuscripts: An Introduction to New Testament Paleography & Textual Criticism by Philip Comfort
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Focuses on the most significant New Testament manuscripts, providing evidence for when they were written and which is most original (Broadman & Holman).
A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible: Its History, Methods and ResultsA Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible: Its History, Methods and Results by Paul D. Wegner
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Tells us how we got the Hebrew and Greek texts that underlie modern translations. It is sufficient to replace separate OT/NT textual criticism texts.
A Textual Guide to the Greek New Testament: An Adaptation of Bruce M. Metzger's Textual Commentary for the Needs of TranslatorsA Textual Guide to the Greek New Testament: An Adaptation of Bruce M. Metzger's Textual Commentary for the Needs of Translators by Roger L. Omanson
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Though intended for translators without training in textual criticism, it would also serve a pastor looking for a simpler explanation of a textual problem mentioned in a commentary.
Two Gospels from One: A Comprehensive Text-Critical Analysis of the Synoptic GospelsTwo Gospels from One: A Comprehensive Text-Critical Analysis of the Synoptic Gospels by Dr Matthew C. Williams
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Examines the origins of the Synoptic Gospels, providing definitive textual evidence for the priority of Mark. Having proofread this for Kregel, I know firsthand just how good this book is. However, it presupposes a knowledge of Greek and is not for the faint of heart (though Williams does provide instructions for laymen to gather his main points).
A History of New Testament Lexicography (Studies in Biblical Greek)A History of New Testament Lexicography (Studies in Biblical Greek) by John A. L. Lee
Buy new: $39.95 / Used from: $29.99
Suggests that lexicons depend on glosses from previous works rather than checking original documents for proper nuance.
Development of Greek and the New Testament, The: Morphology, Syntax, Phonology, and Textual TransmissionDevelopment of Greek and the New Testament, The: Morphology, Syntax, Phonology, and Textual Transmission by Chrys Caragounis
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Surveys the history of Greek so much as it relates to the New Testament and demonstrates that there is greater continuity between ancient and modern Greek than is generally assumed.