Biblical Greek was the language in which the New Testament was written. Studying it opens direct access to the original text and its world. Biblical Greek combines two opposite virtues — it is precise like a scalpel and simple like the speech of a child. Only such a language could carry the Gospel. Whoever ignores Greek ignores Christ.
Biblical Greek was the language in which the New Testament was written. By studying Biblical Greek, you can gain a deeper understanding of the original text and the cultural context in which it was written. Biblical Greek can be valuable for those pursuing theological studies, as it can provide a deeper understanding of the language and concepts used in early Christian writings. Biblical Greek can improve your linguistic skills: Greek is an Indo-European language, and studying it can help develop your linguistic abilities, as well as provide insights into the evolution of other Indo-European languages. Greek was a major language in the ancient world and was used for many other important texts in addition to the New Testament. Studying Biblical Greek can provide access to these texts and help you gain a better understanding of the ancient world.
This course is intended for anyone who desires to study the Greek of the New Testament in its original language. Whether for academic study, theological training, ministry preparation, or personal enrichment, the course provides a rigorous yet accessible introduction to Biblical Greek and requires no previous knowledge of the language.
Following Machen’s renowned method, the course carefully introduces the fundamental principles of Biblical Greek grammar, vocabulary, morphology, and syntax through a clear, systematic, and academically rigorous approach. Students will gradually develop the ability to read, analyze, and understand elementary passages of the Greek New Testament while building a strong linguistic foundation for further theological and exegetical study.
Greek II begins precisely where Greek I concludes and continues the systematic study of Biblical Greek through Machen’s renowned method. Building upon the grammatical, syntactical, and lexical foundations established in the first level, the course deepens the student’s understanding of intermediate Greek structures and expands the ability to read, analyze, and interpret passages from the Greek New Testament with greater accuracy and confidence.