Using New Testament Greek in Ministry: A Practical Guide for Students and Pastors

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Using New Testament Greek in Ministry: A Practical Guide for Students and Pastors

by David Alan Black

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Here are all the tools pastors and teachers need to mine the Greek text and other language resources for the enhancement of personal study and sermon content.

Paperback, 128 pages

Published February 1st 1993 by Baker Academic

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Nov 04, 2007

Janelle rated it

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Early on Black makes his intentions for this book clear. His desire is that those who read it will be adequately inspired and equipped to use exegesis of the New Testament in its original Greek to bring a new level of depth to their teaching ministries. His approach is to first convince the reader of the benefits and necessity of Greek exegesis, to provide a list of reliable reference materials, to define in more detail the components of exegesis and finally to put those components together a...more Early on Black makes his intentions for this book clear. His desire is that those who read it will be adequately inspired and equipped to use exegesis of the New Testament in its original Greek to bring a new level of depth to their teaching ministries. His approach is to first convince the reader of the benefits and necessity of Greek exegesis, to provide a list of reliable reference materials, to define in more detail the components of exegesis and finally to put those components together as a routine readers can adapt for their own use – taking them from their first encounter with a text all the way through the completion of a sermon.
Black begins by addressing the question which crosses the minds, if not the lips, of most Greek students; “Do I really need to know Greek for ministry?” It is a valid question, and his answer is satisfactory. He presents well the limitations of relying solely on English translations and the depths which can be reached in the original language. He also wisely warns the reader repeatedly to remember the reason for studying Greek exegesis – ministry – above academics. His writing style is particularly appealing to those who are conceptual learners. The many metaphors he employs do well to illustrate the points he is trying to make (although at times he may rely too heavily on their use).
The main focus of chapter 2 is the tools that are needed for performing exegesis which is faithful to the text. The ten items he identifies are timeless, as are the examples he provides for using each one. On the other hand, some of the specific titles have become outdated and new advances in Biblical scholarship have been made since the printing of this book. This is especially true concerning computer resources; the section is almost meaningless for a modern reader due to the significant changes in technology in the past ten years.
Chapter 3 goes deeper into what exegesis is. While applications are sprinkled throughout, the main focus here is on analysis. Black’s visual description of exegesis as approaching the text from three angles (p.65) is excellent. As in previous chapters, he has provided an image which will stick in the readers’ minds, helping them remember his point. He provides sufficient examples from Scripture to illustrate the insights which can be discovered by applying the varied types of analysis discussed. The descriptions are concise, but a good review for anyone who has studied hermeneutics in the past. For those who would desire more information on a particular aspect of exegesis, he provides references in the following chapter.
The fourth chapter is where he dives into the nuts and bolts of using Greek exegesis as a part of developing sermons. This chapter, along with the third, has the best success in reaching its objectives. Black does an excellent job of summarizing each step in the process, as well as providing detailed explanations and examples which illustrate the significance each step contributes to the final outcome. The full example at the end of the chapter pulls everything together and allows the reader to follow the process through a single passage (p. 107-115).
The final chapter is unnecessary; leaving the reader to wonder where the “sample” Black is referring to might be found (p. 117). It would have been better to add two paragraphs to the fourth chapter, identify them as a reader exercise, and end the book there. If the steps were each followed by suggestions or questions specific to the passage recommended for study, then perhaps a separate chapter would be justifiable.
Readers who have studied hermeneutics in the past will find this to be largely review. That being said, however, it is still valuable as a concise reference even for those who have studied its topics previously. For those who have not, it is a great introduction to the purpose and process of Greek exegesis beyond classroom walls.
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Jan 03, 2012

Johnathon Vogel rated it

Great book, but really needs updating. Software listed is out of date and I would love to see his reviews of Logos and BibleWorks.

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