Greek for Everyone - by A Chadwick Thornhill (Paperback)

About the Book

This self-study introduction to the basics of the biblical Greek alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar equips readers to understand the original meaning of the New Testament, enriching their study of Scripture.

Book Synopsis

Who Says You Have to Attend Seminary to Learn Greek?

Reading the New Testament in its original language is one of the most effective ways to gain a greater understanding of the message of the Bible. Even though Greek is important to preparation for preaching and teaching, many who are called to ministry will not be able to dedicate years of study to master the language. But a lack of mastery of Greek should not exclude us from gleaning important insight and inspiration from reading Scripture in its original language.

Now pastors, Bible study instructors, Sunday school teachers, and serious lay students of the Bible can learn the basics of biblical Greek at their own pace. Greek for Everyone explains how the Greek language works and introduces the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, equipping readers to understand the original meaning of the New Testament. By focusing on the takeaways that most impact interpretation, this accessible book provides a working knowledge of biblical Greek for the study of Scripture.

From the Back Cover

Reading the New Testament in its original language is one of the most effective ways to gain a greater understanding of the message of the Bible. Yet many who are called to ministry will not be able to dedicate years of study to master the language. Greek for Everyone allows pastors, Bible study instructors, Sunday school teachers, and serious lay students of the Bible to learn the basics of biblical Greek at their own pace. It explains how the Greek language works and introduces the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. By focusing on the takeaways that most impact interpretation, this book provides a working knowledge of biblical Greek for in-depth study of the New Testament.

"Written in clear, easy-to-follow prose, this book is an excellent step-by-step guide for beginning to learn the language of the New Testament. I commend this to every student who would like to finally stop saying 'It's all Greek to me!'"--Ben Witherington III, Jean R. Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary; doctoral faculty emeritus, University of St Andrews, Scotland

"Greek for Everyone is a readable resource for self-study that orients readers to the impact of the Greek language for interpretation, one that evades the sorts of obstacles that discourage Bible students."--Michael Heiser, scholar in residence, Logos Bible Software

"From participles to prepositions, from nouns to verbs, Greek for Everyone keeps it simple and clear. Students will love it."--Craig A. Evans, John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins and dean of the School of Christian Thought, Houston Baptist University


A. Chadwick Thornhill (PhD, Liberty University) is chair of theological studies and assistant professor of apologetics and biblical studies at the Liberty University School of Divinity. He is the author of a number of articles and essays and of the book The Chosen People: Election, Paul and Second Temple Judaism.

About the Author

A. Chadwick Thornhill (PhD, Liberty University) is the chair of theological studies and an assistant professor of apologetics and biblical studies for the Liberty University School of Divinity. He is the author of a number of articles and essays, and of the book The Chosen People: Election, Paul and Second Temple Judaism.