Described as an "invaluable reference work" (Classical Philology) and "a tool indispensable for the study of early Christian literature" (Religious Studies Review) in its previous edition; this new updated American edition of Walter Bauer's Wörterbuch zu den Schriften des Neuen Testaments builds on its predecessor's staggering deposit of extraordinary erudition relating to Greek literature from all periods. Including entries for many more words; the new edition also lists more than 25;000 additional references to classical; intertestamental; Early Christian; and modern literature.In this edition; Frederick W. Danker's broad knowledge of Greco-Roman literature; as well as papyri and epigraphs; provides a more panoramic view of the world of Jesus and the New Testament. Danker has also introduced a more consistent mode of reference citation; and has provided a composite list of abbreviations to facilitate easy access to this wealth of information.Perhaps the single most important lexical innovation of Danker's edition is its inclusion of extended definitions for Greek terms. For instance; a key meaning of "episkopos" was defined in the second American edition as overseer; Danker defines it as "one who has the responsibility of safeguarding or seeing to it that something is done in the correct way; guardian." Such extended definitions give a fuller sense of the word in question; which will help avoid both anachronisms and confusion among users of the lexicon who may not be native speakers of English.Danker's edition of Bauer's Wörterbuch will be an indispensable guide for Biblical and classical scholars; ministers; seminarians; and translators.
#36559 in Books Pearson 2012-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.70 x 1.00 x 8.90l; 2.25 #File Name: 0205905471536 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good rentalBy Ima ReaderRented this from for a nice price; however would probably rent the hard cover version next time because the cover of the paperback version is rather flimsy and was worried that they may not accept the condition of the returned book because the cover shows wear so easily. The price fluctuated dramatically on this as much as $20 difference when I checked prices; so be sure to check it repeatedly during a day or three and catch it at the lower price. My rental for the paperback one for summer was around $29; and price fluctuated to in the $50's -- did the rental when I caught it at $29.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... to read this for my class and i actually enjoyed it. It wasn't a difficult or challenging read ...By Roldan PI had to read this for my class and i actually enjoyed it. It wasn't a difficult or challenging read and had some interesting and new information. History can be a bit dry at times and this is no exception but thats because reading history is boring and that can not be avoided. No real complaints except maybe that at times it was a little too easy at times0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. StudentBy Happy Consumer!School book
