| Author |
Strong, James, 1822-1894 |
| Title |
Greek in a Nutshell
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Greek in a Nutshell" by James Strong is a concise manual on Greek grammar intended for beginners, likely written during the late 19th century. The work serves as an introductory guide to understanding the Greek language, specifically focusing on the basics of Greek grammar and including reading lessons designed for those studying the New Testament. The opening of "Greek in a Nutshell" presents a preface that outlines the purpose and structure of the manual. It explains that the book was created for a normal class and is intended as an instructional aid for learning Greek. The author acknowledges the limitations of the manual, stating that it covers only the simplest elements of the Greek language but aims to provide a solid foundation for further study. The first lesson introduces the Greek alphabet in detail, including the sounds associated with each letter and some rules about pronunciation. This introduction emphasizes the manual's focus on making Greek accessible to newcomers while preparing them for more advanced topics in the language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Greek language -- Grammar
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11130 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
147 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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