As we study the Bible, It is important to understand the languages from where the Holy Bible is derived from. One of the biblical languages that was used in forming the Holy Bible was the Greek language. We need to understand the Greek language because God wants us to know why the Greek language influenced the New Testament. The “Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, Fourth Edition” shows us the Greek language in an understandable way. It teaches us Greek with correct pronunciation. It shows us how to use the Greek language in our daily Bible study. By learning the Greek language, you will become more knowledgable of God’s Word.
Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, Fourth Edition
By William D. Mounce / Zondervan
Clear. Understandable. Carefully organized. Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar by William D. Mounce is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication in 1993 its integrated approach has helped more than 250,000 students learn New Testament Greek.
The fourth edition of Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar has been updated throughout based on continuing feedback from professors, students, self-learners, and homeschoolers, making it even more effective for today’s students. As well, improvements have been made based on recent developments in scholarship.
The key to the effectiveness of Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar in helping students learn is in how it introduces them to the language. Students learn about the features of the Greek language in a logical order, with each lesson building upon the one before it. Unnecessary obstacles that discourage students and hinder progress are removed, such as rote memorization of endless verbal paradigms. Instead students receive encouragement along the way to assure them they are making the necessary progress. As well, detailed discussions are included at key junctures to help students grasp important concepts.
By the time students have worked their way through Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar they will have learned:
- The Greek Alphabet
- Vocabulary for words occurring 50 times or more in the Greek New Testament
- The Greek noun system
- The Greek verbal system, including indicative and nonindicative verbs, and participles
A robust suite of learning aids is available for purchase to be used alongside the textbook to help students excel in their studies. These include a workbook, video lectures for each chapter featuring the author, flashcards keyed to vocabulary in each chapter, a laminated quick study sheet with key concepts, and audio of the vocabulary for each chapter to aid in acquisition.
Understanding the Greek language shows us the reality of God’s Word in the language that was used for the New Testament. By observing the Greek language, you can grow in the wisdom and knowledge of God’s Word as you apply the Greek language in your life. Embark on a journey of discovering the richness of the Greek language!!!

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