Basics of New Testament Syntax : An Intermediate Greek Grammar

by Wallace, Daniel B.

• ISBN13: 9780310232292
• ISBN10: 0310232295
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780310321576
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Zondervan
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Summary

The Basics of New Testament Syntax provides concise, up-to-date guidance for intermediate Greek students to do accurate exegesis of biblical texts. Abridged from Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament, the popular exegetical Greek grammar for studies in Greek by Daniel B. Wallace, The Basics of New Testament Syntax offers a practical grammar for second-year students. The strengths of this abridgment will become quickly apparent to the user: - It shows the relevance of syntax for exegesis and is thoroughly cross-referenced to Exegetical Syntax. - It includes an exceptional number of categories useful for intermediate Greek studies. - It is easy to use. Each semantic category is discussed, and a definition and key to identification are provided. - Scores of charts and tables are included to enable the intermediate student to grasp the material quickly.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	9	(3)
Abbreviations	12	(3)
Preface	15	(2)
The Language of the New Testament	17	(8)
Syntax of Words and Phrases
PART I: Syntax of Nouns and Nominals
The Cases
The Cases: An Introduction	25	(3)
Nominative Case	28	(10)
Vocative Case	38	(3)
Genitive Case	41	(24)
Dative Case	65	(16)
Accusative Case	81	(12)
The Article
Origin, Function, Regular Uses, Absence	93	(21)
Special Uses and Non-Uses of the Article	114	(15)
Adjectives	129	(11)
Pronouns	140	(20)
Prepositions	160	(14)
PART II: Syntax of Verbs and Verbals
Person and Number	174	(5)
Voice	179	(13)
Active	180	(2)
Middle	182	(4)
Passive	186	(6)
Mood	192	(21)
Indicative	195	(6)
Subjunctive	201	(8)
Optative	209	(1)
Imperative	210	(3)
Tense	213	(41)
The Tenses: An Introduction	213	(6)
Present	219	(13)
Imperfect	232	(7)
Aorist	239	(5)
Future	244	(2)
Perfect and Pluperfect	246	(8)
The Infinitive	254	(12)
The Participle	266	(20)
Syntax of the Clause
Introduction to Greek Clauses	286	(7)
The Role of Conjunctions	293	(30)
Special Studies in the Clauses
Conditional Sentences	303	(13)
Volitional Clauses (Commands and Prohibitions)	316	(7)
Subject Index/Cheat Sheet	323	(6)
Scripture Index	329