Book Description
This is the only exhaustive concordance based on the New International Version of the Bible; it gives complete access to every word of the NIV text as well as to the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek from which the NIV was translated.
Customer Reviews:
Best of the best!.......2007-05-08
They took James Strong's classic and computer verified the findings. Best match for the KJV for serious bible students.
accurate - not always.......2006-09-30
The point when using any reference book is to expand on understanding and to get the true sense of the subject under study. This "Strongest" Strong's concordance falls short of this, as it apparently uses personal bias in its definitions (and comments), i.e. cross - 'stauros - cross, cross'. Research is for accurate knowledge. I was very disappointed.
Only Concordance Needed!.......2006-02-03
If you are a fan of the NIV Bible then this is the best book to have along with it. This exhaustive concordance has everything you need to study the words in the NIV bible. It includes the Hebrew and Greek dictionaries. This is a must have book for your bible study needs!
Worth the price if you use NIV translation........2005-10-18
The Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek dictionaries are done very well, compared to the old Strong's Concordance I have.
Book Description
The most accurate and complete Strong's ever published, the only Strong's compiled and verified by computer technology, the only truly exhaustive concordance to the KJV, and includes the most up-to-date Hebrew and Greek dictionaries for precise word studies.
Customer Reviews:
A Necessary item for me!!.......2007-09-22
The Strongest Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible is a very necessary item for me. I can look up any word or subject I like to review, study, or meditate on, and Strongest Strong's makes it possible to do that. For those who don't know where to find certain verses in God's word...this book will definitely help you. It also has words in the Greek and Hebrew language at the end of the book. The English word is right there! This book is also easy to use with the King James Version of the bible. So cool!! Thanks Amazon.com and the authors of the Strongest Strong's!!
Best Concordance Ever!.......2007-09-06
What a great buy! I never have to use an online concordance to find verses. It is value-priced. Any and all words of the entire bible is included with a Hebrew dictionary, and other dictionaries. I love it. It makes reading and studying the bible so easy. I will never need to purchase another concordance.
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I love this concordance! I have been able to find verses in the bible with this exhaustive concordance from strong when I haven't been able to find them in a regular bible concordance. It is very frustrating when you know a verse in the bible and you forget where it was and you spend countless hours trying to find it well this concordance has helped me find those verses, and not to mention the other great features this book has!! This is a study tool that everyone who is passionate about god's word should have!!!
strongs concordance.......2007-04-06
I have been looking for something that explains all that I need for all the different bible I use.
This book is a must for anyone and everyone looking to broaden their knowledge of the bible.
what a great find@@@@Amazon!!!.......2007-04-02
I really appreciate the opportunity to purchase wonderful books at reasonable prices
Book Description
The only complete interlinear Bible available in English—and it's keyed to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance! Thousands of pastors, students, and laypeople have found The Interlinear Bible to be a time-saving tool for researching the subtle nuances and layers of meaning within the original biblical languages. Featuring the complete Hebrew and Greek texts with a direct English rendering below each word, it also includes The Literal Translation of the Bible in the outside column. But what truly sets this resource apart are the Strong's numbers printed directly above the Hebrew and Greek words. Strong's numbers enable even those with no prior knowledge of Greek or Hebrew to easily access a wealth of language reference works keyed to Strong's—Greek/ Hebrew dictionaries, analytical lexicons, concordances, word studies, and more.
The Hebrew is based on the Masoretic Text and the Greek is from the Textus Receptus. The sources of the texts are documented in the preface, and are essentially the same (with some minor variations) to the Hebrew and Greek texts used by the KJV translators.
Only a small minority of Bible students ever achieve the ability to read the original biblical languages. This resource offers a non-threatening tool for those lacking language training to begin exploring the languages of Scripture.
• Conveniently includes the entire Hebrew and Greek text of the Bible in one place
• Offering a concise, literal translation of each Greek and Hebrew word, it's a great jumping off point for in-depth Bible study and text analysis.
Customer Reviews:
Great bible study tool!.......2007-09-30
This is a great tool for studying the bible. My only complaint is that the Hebrew text is hard to read because it is small and a bit blurry. This book is the first full interlinear bible that I have seen. It has a pronunciation guide and other grammatical helps in the beginning. It is very good for looking up passages and getting the word for word in the original language. I'm sure it will help me in my study of God's holy and inspired word.
Helpful for a Novice.......2007-08-28
Because I know only a few Hebrew words, this particular format is helpful, as it points me to the Hebrew word I want to look up in my theological dictionaries. When pastors indicate the use of a particular Hebrew word in the text, I like to verify that it actually appears which is more difficult in my KOHLENBERGER because of my incomplete vocabulary. Often times the word is there, but in a different format, so the Green Interlinear is helpful and time saving.
Incredible!.......2007-08-27
The challenge is...how hungry are you for the Word? Reading the Hebrew Old Testament is nothing short of hard-core...especially for someone who doesn't know Hebrew....thankfully the English version is right beneath the Hebrew lexicon....this bible brings about a totally new appreciation for the Word of God and those that recorded it! Not for the faint of heart, or those needing 'large print'...but a definite must have for the seriously seeking!
Excellent Bible.......2007-08-17
I have been a student of the Biblical texts since 2002, having poured through the KJV, MKJV, NLT, NIV and a few others, and I can say this version is superior to any of those, or anything else readily available from retail book stores. I do enjoy the MKJV, as this to me is the next best thing. However, how can you compare having the exact Hebrew and Greek texts right in front of you? This is the problem of modern translations, including the "KJV 1611 AV", which I think is an acceptable copy, but it is not perfect. Why try to imitate the original Old English (which is actually about unreadable being early 17th century English)? It is a form of a transliteration. I have read a Nelson Reprint (an exact copy of the original 1611 Bible), and it is quite different from the modern "KJV 1611 AV".
I am more interested in *exactly* what God said (as is Mr. Green), word for word, than a close translation. So this version is pure gold to me!
Completely Complete.......2007-08-11
Altho the print is small, it has to be to be so complete, it is the perfect book for the person who wants every Hebrew and Greek word in one volume and keyed to the Strong's Concordance! The perfect resource combined with Strong's Concordance for the person that is limited in time but long on wanting to know. Buy it now!
Book Description
Featuring the oldest known complete version of the Holy Scriptures, placed next to JPS's renowned English translation, considered by both Jewish and Christian scholars to be the most authoritative translation of Hebrew scripture.
Find the authoritative Hebrew text according to Masoretic tradition (accepted by scholars and rabbinic authorities), complete with cantillation marks, vocalization and verse numbers. The Hebrew text is conveniently formatted to match the English translation, and is slightly larger than the English for easy reading.
Customer Reviews:
A must have.......2007-10-06
The book's design is very appealing and the letters are relatively large and easy to read, although it might be hard for a beginner to fully understand the context and find the meaning of difficult words. It's recommended to get a Hebrew bible Lexicon such as the The analytical Hebrew and Chaldee lexicon along with the book.
JPS Tanakh.......2007-03-16
Helpful. The only problem with it is that it is way to big and fat. Also, there is more information in other Tanakhs.
A GREAT STUDY TANAKH !.......2007-03-10
Shalom , everyone !
The JPS Hebrew / English Tanakh is a serious study Tool . This Tanakh is a fantastic Hebrew Bible to own. Serious Hebrew students and lay persons alike will find much to like about this Tanakh.
First of all , the design of this Tanakh is awesome. The Hebrew font is very legible. Just the right size. The English portion of the text is beautifully type set also.
The Hebrew and English Texts are represented together in seperate columns on each and every page. This dual format makes moving from Hebrew to English very easy. The verse numbers are in English in both the Hebrew and English Texts. This is a handy feature.
The color of this Tanakh is a pleasing blue with gold letters on the front.
This edition contains an intro to the Hebrew text, which is based on the Leningrad Codex. I especially like the footnotes that are included on almost every page . These are very useful indeed. The notes that are in Hebrew (with a glossary explaining the abbreviations )are a real bonus.
This is a seriously great Tanakh to have. NO COMPLAINTS HERE !
The Translation is not always word for word( but show me a Tanakh,Christian Bible that is ? ). What I believe that the translators tried to do was give you , the reader , an easily readable translation that is true to the flavor of the Hebrew Text. Their efforts are very commendable indeed.
This volume should hold up for many, many years to come. It is of solid construction.
A WORD TO THE WISE : LEARN TO READ HEBREW FOR YOURSELF. ANYTIME YOU READ A TRANSLATION , ANY TRANSLATION , YOU ARE AT THE MERCY OF THE TRANSLATORS. THE GREAT FLAW OF BELIEVERS IS THAT MOST CANNOT READ THEIR TANAKH'S / BIBLES IN THE TONGUE IT WAS WRITTEN IN. THIS ALLOWS TRANSLATIONAL BIAS TO CREEP IN TO READERS WHO ARE UNAWARE.
All in all , this truly a great Tanakh to have.
IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO MY JPS , I WOULD BUY ANOTHER ONE !
Shalom ,
L.L. MAYNOR
3/9/07
Hebrew-English Tanbakh Student Edition.......2007-02-03
Hebrew-English Tanbakh Student Edition is an excellent bible. easy to read and easy to understand. Purchased this for my daughter and she is greatly pleased.
Hebrew bible.......2007-01-18
I purchased this item for my son who is studying in the ministry. He loves it. We received the book as promise by the date indicated.
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Book Description
Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.
Customer Reviews:
Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03
Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.
Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19
Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.
Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09
There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.
For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.
Very Interesting.......2007-03-07
It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.
History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10
Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.
I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.
Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.
Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.
I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.
This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.
Book Description
Features:
• Keyed to four leading Hebrew grammars (Pratico/Van Pelt, Futato, Ross, Seow)
• Frequency numbers on every card
• Unusual forms included
• Cards numbered for easy assignment
• Cards 1–979 contain all words that occur 30 or more times (except proper names)
• Cards 980–1,000 contain select proper names and words occurring less than 30 times
• Internet support site: www.basicsofbiblicalhebrew.com
Old Testament Hebrew Vocabulary Cards is part of the Zondervan Vocabulary Builder Series. Basics of Biblical Greek
Vocabulary Cards is also available, keyed to Mounce.
Customer Reviews:
Must for Hebrew Students.......2007-06-08
Just got them today! And I realize how desperately I needed a memory study tool like this. Perfect.
Excellent for any biblical Hebrew student.......2007-03-14
These cards are great for any student of biblical Hebrew. The only thing that I wish were different is that I wish they were in alphabetical order rather than the order of the book associated with these cards. But the print is very readable, the paper is sturdy, they are the perfect size, and basically everything about the cards themselves is great. You won't be disappointed with the cards themselves, but like I said it would be easier for those of us not using the related book if they were in alphabetical order.
very goog.......2007-01-10
Do you want to learn biblical hebrew ? buy thoses card.
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In addition you can buy an interlinear bible and the Main concordance of Mr Strong ( i. e. Strong main concordance )
Success.......2006-11-06
Last year I attempted to learn Hebrew on my own vollition without these cards. This year I actually have learned the Vocabulary. Though they are strangely organized at first you can easily place them in better order with their numbering system. Very good purchase.
Is it best or second best?.......2006-07-24
This is one of the two big (about 1000 cards/words) sets of pre-made Biblical Hebrew flash cards readily available for purchase on Amazon. Recently I reviewed the other set, the Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary Cards by Dillard, which sell on Amazon for $12.95. The Old Testament Hebrew Vocabulary Cards by Van Pelt and Pratico (part of the Zondervan product line) sell for $17.95, a bit more. As I noted in my review of the Dillard set, if I were still a starving college student, the five dollar difference alone might have inclined me toward Dillard. Now that I've got a real job in the real world, I sprung for BOTH of them. I have been using both of them in my personal study of Hebrew and I like them both, though each is a little different from the other with different strengths.
In my review of the Dillard set, I stated that I liked it the best. I still think I do, but I might have been reacting a bit to what I thought was an unfairly negative review of the Dillard cards by one reviewer. The same reviewer in a shorter review of the Van Pelt and Pratico cards says the Dillard set is "plain awful." I strongly disagree. Basically, the two sets are quite similar: Hebrew on one side and English on the other. There would not be many people who could learn from one but not from the other. But in this review, I will highlight the advantages of the Van Pelt and Pratico set, which I will call Van Pelt for short.
Van Pelt cards are keyed to four Hebrew grammar texts: one by Van Pelt and Pratico themselves, and the others by Futato, Ross, and Seow. I'm not using those at the moment, but if I were that would be very helpful. Some of the cards have some ancillary information such as alternative spellings and irregular plurals (but in smaller print). The Van Pelt cards are a little larger overall. Their length is a little less than the Dillard cards (which are the same length as many standard business cards) but the width is greater than the Dillard cards (not quite the width of a standard business card). And the paper is a little thicker and stiffer than the Dillard set. To me this makes no difference but perhaps the Van Pelt set will last longer because of the thicker paper. The print on the Van Pelt is a regular Hebrew word processor font. The Dillard uses hand calligraphy. What I consider an unfair review of Dillard states that the Dillard calligraphy was not well done and that it was difficult to read. I think the Dillard calligraphy is excellent and quite readable. But if you are myopic and need very big print, the Van Pelt will be better for you (but as I noted, it has some ancillary information in smaller print; the Dillard cards have even more ancillary information in smaller print. But even the smallest print on either card is larger than newprint).
The Van Pelt set advertises an "internet support site" but really this is just an advertisement site for other Van Pelt and Practico products as well as some other Biblical language products. What is not mentioned on the box is that there is a audio CD by a different author "Old Testament Hebrew Vocabulary: Learn on the Go" by Jonathan T. Pennington, as part of the same Zondervan product line, in which the most frequent Hebrew Bible words are pronounced. These are not in the same order as the numbered Van Pelt cards, but one can rearrange the cards and put them in the same order. I recently bought the audio CD but I haven't worked with it yet. I cannot attest that the words are exactly the same, but since both sets claim to have about 1000 of the most common Hebrew words in the Bible, there should be a very significant overlap. One could actually use the CD with either the Van Pelt or the Dillard cards though I might expect that they would match the Van Pelt set better. Also, there is a book on Hebrew vocabulary, which I don't own, called The Vocabulary Guide for Biblical Hebrew by Van Pelt and Pratico, which probably parallels the Van Pelt cards quite well.
If you look up the Amazon listing for the Dillard set, which is part of the huge Vis-Ed line of study cards, you can see the reasons why I prefer Dillard. To be honest, they are all weak reasons except for the fact that the Dillard cards frequently have a lot of ancillary information such as related grammatical forms and derivations that I find interesting and useful. In deciding which set to buy I would recommend consulting your teacher, if you have one. Also, if you are using one of the books cross referenced by Van Pelt, then Van Pelt is probably better for you. If you can afford it, do what I did---buy both.
Book Description
Uncover the treasures in God's Hebrew names!
Groups 140 names into eight sections-Almighty, Father, Redeemer, Shepherd, Spirit, Truth, Defender, and Faithful.
Each artfully designed page includes-the English name, the Hebrew name, the English transliteration, inspiring devotional thoughts, and relevant Scripture passages from the Complete Jewish Bible (both "Old" and New Testaments).
In Hebrew thought, a name did more than identify a person; it revealed their very identity. It is the same with the names of God, only in the Scriptures, God's identity is expressed not in one name, but in many. Each name of God is like a curtained window. Draw back the curtain and the light will flood in, giving us glimpses of his infinite glory.
Customer Reviews:
Insightfully clarifying!.......2007-09-07
I found this perspective to be solid and sensible. I am blessed by it.
It was in Hebrew not Aramaic, stupid........2007-08-27
The book is based on the premise that Jesus spoke in Hebrew, not Aramaic, and that his words had been first recorded in Hebrew before they were translated into Greek. The authors justify their position by pointing to many expressions in the gospels, which don't make sense either in English or in the original Greek, but which make perfect sense when they are traced back to idiomatic Hebrew. They argue that their translation into Greek, and later into other languages, caused them to lose their original meaning and to become incomprehensible.
They explain away the famous Aramaic "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani," that Jesus supposedly uttered from the cross in Mark's Gospel as having been misheard or misquoted. It should have been "Eli, Eli..." they insist, which is Hebrew for "God, God..." but could also have been understood as a diminutive for Elija. Their opinions are in some agreement with the more recent belief that in Jesus' day Judeans spoke in Hebrew to each other, in Aramaic to people in more distant parts of the Middle East, and in Greek to gentiles in general. On the other hand, each gospel places different words in Jesus' mouth while on the cross, from which we can conclude that all these words are creations of the evangelists, not history. So why did Mark think that Jesus would have spoken in Aramaic? The authors neither ask nor answer this question. In any case, according to them, the strange syntax of the gospels resulted from the translations of earlier Hebrew writings into Greek. But again the authors miss the point that the syntax would have been no different had the gospels been written directly in Greek by people whose mother tongue was Hebrew.
Perhaps a third of this short book is directed to proving the Hebrew origin of the gospels. The rest, and far more interesting part, examines some of the more difficult-to-explain sayings of Jesus, and how they make sense when translated back into the alleged original idiomatic Hebrew.
This short book should be read by all who are interested in what Jesus may have actually said and meant. It could also form the basis of short Bible Study group discussions.
(The writer is the author of "Christianity Without Fairy Tales: When Science And Religion Merge," and of the forthcoming "The Way of the Butterfly: A Scientific Speculation on God and the Hereafter.")
Good Start.......2007-07-20
This is a good start for those just learning that Jesus needs to be seen as a Jew and Hebrew. Bivin's other book on Jesus's Words is better because it goes into fuirther detail regarding what is in this book.
Eye-Opener.......2007-03-08
Truely a work based on historic facts that opens your eyes to understanding who Jesus is.
Bold and Insightful.......2006-04-11
This book is a persuasive argument for the Hebraic background to the gospel writings.
The preliminary argument actually defends the claim that the gospels themselves were written in Hebrew, not Aramaic, and only later translated into Greek. The argument against Aramaic is detailed, and I am not at all versed in Aramaic so as to respond to it. At some points it seems forced, as when the authors argue that Jesus' words on the cross, "Eloi," (Aramaic) were actually "Eli" (Hebrew), leading to the claim that he was calling Elijah (p. 10). It would be just as reasonable to assume that his hearers mistook what he was saying and assumed he was calling Elijah.
Furthermore, the two-page response to the Greek theory (p. 14-16), seems absurd, given that our only extant manuscripts are Greek. That only one counter-argument is given seems like the authors are avoiding the obvious. Furthermore, there are obvious plays on Greek words in the gospels, as with Peter's conversation with Jesus after the resurrection and the play on varying forms of the word "love," only true in Greek. The authors are not arguing merely that the authors were from a Hebrew context, but that their writings themselves were Hebrew. Given that Greek was the standard language of diplomacy in the first century, this seems ridiculous.
Still, the Hebraic background to the texts was clearly in the minds of the authors. Even if they wrote in Greek, that they were translating Hebrew idioms still seems likely (even if not in print). The first few chapters simply belabor an unnecessary argument, while Chapter 5 (p. 53-65), is the most valuable. Here, the Hebrew idioms are exposed and translated. The meaning of offering your peace to a house (p. 57) is infinitely more clear given the Judaic context of the text.
Chapter 6, an analysis of a couple of potential theological errors that can stem from misunderstanding the nature of the text, is fascinating. I like the argument that Jesus was not intending a strict pacifism (p. 67-72) and that he didn't intend an unwise generosity when he talked about giving (p. 72-75).
The appendix is a wealth of sermon material for the particular texts addressed. It plunges into the possible Hebrew intentions to verses which seem senseless in English and even in Greek. Sometimes I am not entirely compelled by their exegesis, since, for instance, the phrase "cast out your bad name" (p. 115) is not radically different than what we assume it meant in the English. Nonetheless, there are some priceless revelations here, such as the meaning of the tittle on the jot, the mark on the top of the yod.
All considered, I like the direction of the book, though it would be more compelling if they had spent more time on theological ramifications and less time arguing for an implausible nature of non-extant texts. In the end, I found myself simply wishing the book was longer.
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Customer Reviews:
One of a kind.......2007-07-27
This is a must have for every layperson, bible student, and pastor. The New Strong's Expanded Exhaustive Concordance is equipped with everything needed to achieve a successful study of the scriptures. I truly love the topical index to the bible, it gives you total history of any subject matter or person in the bible linking Old Testament to New Testament. Every word that is in the bible is in the concordance allowing you a sure way to find the scripture you are looking for. I can't go on without mentioning the Hebrew and Greek dictionaries that allows you to receive the correct meaning to certain words in scripture so you can rightly divide the Word of Truth. There is so much that I can say about this book, if you don't have one you need to purchase one now, you will be pleased.
Buy this one.......2007-05-31
If you are in need of a concordance the Strong's is by far the best and this one is improved, the words of Christ is in red and it is easy to follow, the reference number is located to the right of the word you are researching and the Hebrew is in normal type while the Greek is in italic type print and this makes it easy to reference, also appearing within the enhanced definition are cross-references to to other leading word dictionaries. This gives a better understanding of words in the King James Version that may have left you in question before, it is much better to be able to see the word meaning from the original transcripts. It also has a complete topical index, includes the Harmony of the Gospels, the parables of Jesus, the miracles of Jesus and much more.
Great Reference Material.......2007-05-16
If you are going to study the Bible, this concordance is a must.
Classic.......2007-03-19
this is a Classic. I'm glad i don't have to know Hebrew or Greek, but be able to turn to this. This saves me a lot of time. such a blessing
New Strong's Expanded Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible .......2007-03-08
It's great, better than the last one I had.
Customer Reviews:
The Standard Hebrew Grammar, but Could Use An Update.......2006-11-11
Weingreen's volume is a classic, and as the title suggests, a very practical text filled with helpful exercises and largely useful examples. The reader needs to be well aware of Weingreen's extensive use of old English, especially when it comes to pronouns ("thee, thou, ye," etc.), his use of the old convention for transliteration, and his occasional use of British-English. Thus, it would be rather impractical to use this volume to teach oneself basic Hebrew grammar. However, within an academic classroom setting, with an instructor who has a firm grasp of today's conventions and the author's proclivities, Weingreen's volume is still the standard Hebrew grammar text to which all other Hebrew grammar texts should be compared.
a very solid grammar.......2006-08-02
I'm still looking for the perfect Hebrew (and Greek) grammar, but this one is pretty good. It is a painless way to learn Hebrew because it only introduces a few paradigms and vocabulary words at a time, and then gives you lots of exercises to drill the material. The exercises are made up and therefore very easy, and Weingreen allows you to read a lot of Hebrew at a time, even though it is "baby Hebrew." Towards the end of the book this becomes somewhat irritating, as you sort of wish you could read more real Hebrew, but again at least you do get lots of review. To learn biblical languages, you NEED to use several grammars, and this one works well in conjuction with Seow's, which has nothing but exercises from the actual Hebrew Bible. (But be sure to get his first edition, only, because the revised edition does not have a Hebrew to English glossary.)
Be warned that the font size on Weingreen's grammar is ridiculously small; you need a magnifying glass to read some of the words, and the page lay-out is flawed in several places, but you can't have everything. This grammar is to Hebrew what Machen is to Greek, so I would recommend it.
Good book to learn Hebrew for Torah study........2006-05-02
We have used many books over the years in our Hebrew for Torah group. We don't use this to teach the letters, but when people can read the Torah in Hebrew, althou the pronouciation is Ancient and we use Synagogue pronouciation it is still the best to teach with and get to grips with the grammer.
Very good start.......2004-06-16
I love this book and have had a good amount of success with it. I think that if you already have a little experience learning languages and are dedicated enough to study with this book every day, Weingreen will give you a solid foundation in Biblical Hebrew. It might seem at first that the lessons are short, but every comment the author makes on each topic is meaningful... there is no filler in this book. I am halfway through the book, and work all the lessons after studying each topic. It would be nice to have answers for the lessons, but they are not included, so it is necessary to have someone knowledgeable who can answer any questions you have and maybe check your work. If you are the kind of person who likes to learn quickly and doesn't need a lot of hand-holding as far as linguistic terms, this book would be good for you.
Good Foundation.......2003-10-30
Having been through the Grammar several times. I thought I had covered everything...a couple of months later I re-revised it and found more to this handy grammar than meets the eye. It covers the major concepts cearly, although the exercises were somewhat long, and did not treat all the forms mentioned in the particular area. An excellent companion is Gesenius's Companion which provides background and more information. In this respect I still use the Grammar - the tables are excellent, although I would have preferred the parts that are given '&c.' (etc.) to be completed, for confirmation. I would have liked the answers to the exercises to confirm my translations. All in all a great book, although the logic of chapters tends to be disjointed - The regular verb is treated earlier but Numerals are lumped at the end...
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