 Basics
of Verbal Aspect in Biblical Greek by Constantine R.
Campbell (Paperback - Nov
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Product Description In this book, Constantine Campbell investigates the function of verbal aspect within the New Testament Greek narrative. The book includes exercises, an answer key, glossary of key concepts, an appendix covering space and time, and an index to Scripture cited. From the Back Cover Verbal aspect in the Greek language has been a topic of significant debate in recent scholarship. The majority of scholars now believe that an understanding of verbal aspect is even more important than verb tense (past, present, etc.). Until now, however, there have been no accessible textbooks, both in terms of level and price (most titles on the topic retail for more than $100). In this book, Constantine Campbell investigates the function of verbal aspect within the New Testament Greek narrative. He has done a marvelous job in this book of simplifying the concept without getting caught up using terms of linguistics that no one except those schooled in that field can understand. The book includes exercises, an answer key, glossary of key concepts, an appendix covering space and time, and an index to Scripture cited. Professors and students, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, will use this is as a supplemental text in both beginning and advanced Greek courses. Pastors that study the Greek text will also appreciate this resource as a supplement to their preaching and teaching.  A
New Syntax of the Verb in New Testament Greek: An Aspectual Approach (Studies in
Biblical Greek) by Kenneth L. McKay (Paperback - Sep 1994)
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$68.23 From Publisher: In recent decades it has been increasingly recognized that the forms of the verb in ancient Greek, including that of the New Testament, do not signal time (past, present, future), but aspect (the way each activity is viewed in relation to its context). Applying the new insights, this book offers a concise and clearly stated account of the way the verb works in the syntax of New Testament Greek. Its approach is pragmatic, with emphasis on context rather than theory. It can be read as a coherent account, and its four indexes also make it a handy reference book. «Kenneth McKay has succeeded admirably in giving a systematic, comprehensive andconcise account of the meaning and use of the verb in the Greek New Testament. He has avoided arguing small points, but gives reference to his published articles for those who wish to pursue such details further. He pays special attention to 'aspect', shedding light on how the resources of the language are used by the New Testament writers to distinguish between processes, events (or actions seen as complete), and states - distinctions far more important in Greek than those of time which are the normal starting point for scholars whose assumed grammatical framework is modeled largely on Latin. The virtues of the book include accurate and clear description, a wide range of helpful examples (all indexed), and unfailing attention to the context in determining the meaning. He avoids the pitfall of assuming rigid patterns of the kind sometimes assumed by those who generate 'rules' from statistics and impose them on the interpretation of the text.  Verbal
Aspect in the Greek of the New Testament, With Reference to Tense & Mood
(Studies in Biblical Greek ; Vol/ 1)) by Stanley E.
Porter (Paperback - Jun
1993)
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$111.95 Review "Stanley Porter has explored the significance of verbal aspect as a category for the investigation of the Greek of the New Testament, and has produced some important conclusions. His work is creative, but also meticulous in its attention to detail. He takes full account of recent developments in linguistics and argues on the basis of evidence from a wide range of primary sources. Exegetes will need to reconsider some traditional assumptions about the adequacies of grammatical models which depend solely on tense distinctions. Dr. Porter has anticipated possible objections to his arguments and for this reason has considered such issues as the possible influence of its Semitic background on the language of the New Testament. I have no hesitation in commending Dr. Porter's study."  Verbal
Aspect in New Testament Greek (Oxford Theological Monographs) by Buist M. Fanning (Hardcover - Jan 17, 1991)
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$158.71 Product Description This book discusses what verbal aspect is, how it functions in New Testament Greek, and the ways in which it has been treated in the past century. Fanning provides a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of the aspects of present, past, and perfect, and cites extensive sections of New Testament Greek as illustrative evidence. In the process, he proposes a new critical approach that will prove invaluable to interpreters of New Testament texts.  A
Semantic and Pragmatic Model of Lexical and Grammatical Aspect (Outstanding
Dissertations in Linguistics) by Mari B.
Olsen (Hardcover - Jul 1,
1997)
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Product Description Studies two related phenomena in human language: the ability of verbs and other lexical items to describe how a situation (event or state) develops or holds in time (lexical aspect) and the view some verbal auxiliaries and affixes present of the development or result of a situation at a given time Re: Short Question Broman Olsen gives a very good introduction to the basic properties
mentioned above. But unfortunately, she believes that the properties of the
English aspect are universal. This is wrong, as Rolf Furuli shows in his dissertation that
Hebrew aspects (which are quite similar to Greek ones) have three
characteristics in common with Hebrew aspects and three others are different.
For the English aspects the definition "completed action" for the perfective
aspect and "uncompleted action" for the imperfective aspect are correct - but
not so for Hebrew and Greek.  Temporal
Deixis of the Greek Verb in the Gospel of Mark with Reference to Verbal
Aspect by Rodney J. Decker
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Product Description Temporal Deixis of the Greek Verb provides a detailed grammatical study of the Greek verb in the Gospel of Mark focused on the question of temporal reference. Following the theory of verbal aspect proposed by several recent scholars, this book distinguishes between aspect and Aktionsart, semantics and pragmatics. It argues that temporal reference is not grammaticalized by the tenses of the Greek verb. Instead, koine Greek indicates these relationships through contextual means (temporal deixis). The full temporal range of usage of the verb in Mark's Gospel is examined, deictic indicators are catalogued, and selected passages are used to illustrate the ways in which time is indicated. This linguistic study provides a basis for more accurate exegesis of the text of Mark and other similar writings.  Verbal
Syntax in the Greek Pentateuch: Natural Greek Usage and Hebrew Interference
by T. V. Evans (Hardcover - May 17, 2001)
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Product Description This book, the first study of verbal syntax to address the entire Greek Pentateuch, investigates the value of these translations as evidence for the history of the Greek language. The nature and degree of Hebrew interference are assessed, including analysis of Hebrew text components underlying all Greek verbal forms in the Pentateuch. This data allows new conclusions to be drawn on natural Greek usage of aspect, tense, and mood. Their implications extend well beyond the special issues of translation Greek, casting significant light on the development of the verbal system in the Koine period, the period in which a non-dialectic form of the Greek language was used, post-Alexander the Great. About the Author T. V. Evans is a Research Officer, Division of Humanities at Macquarie University, New South Wales.  Verbal
Aspect, the Indicative Mood, and Narrative: Soundings in the Greek of the New
Testament (Studies in Biblical Greek) by Constantine R.
Campbell (Paperback - Dec
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Product Description Verbal aspect in Ancient Greek has been a topic of significant debate in recent scholarship. In this book, Constantine R. Campbell investigates the function of verbal aspect within New Testament Greek narrative. He argues that the primary role of verbal aspect in narrative is to delineate and shape the various 'discourse strands' of which it is constructed, such as mainline, offline, and direct discourse. Campbell accounts for this function in terms of the semantic value of each tense-form. Consequently, in the search for more effective conclusions and explanations, he challenges and reassesses some of the conclusions reached in previous scholarship. One such reassessment involves a boldly innovative approach to the perfect tense-form. From the Back Cover "This superbly written volume makes a substantial contribution to a complex but disputed linguistic problem. The author, who moves easily in the fields of linguistics, Classical Greek and New Testament Greek, has presented a fresh paradigm for understanding the indicative mood in the New Testament. Building on previous research, his model on verbal aspect provides innovative suggestions that make better sense of a number of difficult New Testament texts. In other instances, his paradigm has led to exegetical conclusions similar to those of earlier scholarship, but he has now put forth stronger reasons for reaching these decisions. This fine book deserves to be read by serious scholars of the New Testament, not only because of its fresh approach to the indicative mood and the resulting exegetical insights but also because aspect theory has not been taken up sufficiently by the world of New Testament scholarship." Peter T. O'Brien, Senior Research Fellow at Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia "Campbell's well-conceived and clearly written work is no mere rehashing of previous research. Rather, it is an original contribution to a difficult linguistic problem. Moreover, Campbell shows an impressive control of both primary and secondary sources. Although the subject matter will continue to prove controversial, this volume advances the discussion in a significant way and deserves careful attention." Moisés Silva, Former Professor of New Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary  Verbal
Aspect and Non-Indicative Verbs: Further Soundings in the Greek of the New
Testament (Studies in Biblical Greek) by Constantine R.
Campbell (Hardcover - Jun
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$89.95 Constantine R. Campbell continues the work begun in his previous volume, Verbal Aspect, the Indicative Mood, and Narrative: Soundings in the Greek of the New Testament. In this book, he investigates the function of verbal aspect in non-indicative Greek verbs, which are of great significance for the translation and exegesis of Biblical texts. Campbell demonstrates that the model developed in his first volume provides strong power of explanation for the workings of non-indicative verbs, and challenges some of the conclusions reached by previous scholarship.  Elements
of Symbolic Logic by Hans Reichenbach (Paperback - April 1980)
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$9.99 Re: Short Question In this book for the first time the elemental properties are
discussed.  Aspect:
An Introduction to the Study of Verbal Aspect and Related Problems (Cambridge
Textbooks in Linguistics) by Bernard Comrie (Paperback - Jun 25, 1976)
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Used & new from $17.75 Product Description An introduction to the general linguistic study of aspect. Topics covered include the relation of tense and aspect, the morphology and the semantics of aspect, and structuralist and philosophical approaches. Dr Comrie draws his examples particularly from English and the Slavonic and Romance languages, but also from Arabic, Chinese, Welsh, Greek and a variety of others. This is the first study of aspect, considered as a general linguistic phenomenon. It is intended for students of individual languages as well as for students of linguistics. Book Description An introduction to verbal aspect as a general linguistic phenomenon, with examples primarily from English, Slavonic and Romance languages. |