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| 311.1 | one opinion | OVER::JACKSON | Collis Jackson ZKO2-3L06 | Mon Sep 16 1991 15:50 | 21 |
| Re: 311.0
>I am debating whether I should take classes in Biblical Greek and
>Hebrew. Some people say its not worth it unless you are a seminary
>student or scholar and others say reading the Scriptures in their
>original languages can give one new insights. Does anyone out there
>have any opinions on this? I am somewhat confused.
As my Greek professor said, it is best to take into account
primarily those who are well-acquainted with the subject when seeking
an opinion. It was his belief that only those who actually knew
the original languages could comment on it very knowledgably as to
how much of a help it would be.
My own personal experience is this it can (and is) very helpful -
when I truly use it. Since I (unfortunately) rarely truly use it,
it is only marginally helpful.
If you wish to understand the nuances and Scripture, it is invaluable.
Collis
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| 311.2 | | SA1794::SEABURYM | Zen: It's Not What You Think | Mon Sep 16 1991 16:01 | 13 |
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Re.0
Dick Curtis once quoted a proverb that went, "Lean a new
language, gain a new soul."
Even if you are not a biblical scholar you may gain some
insight that is of tremendous importance to you personally.
I guess you have to weigh whatever inconvenience there would
be in taking the classes against how much you would like
to be able to read Scripture in Greek or Hebrew.
Mike
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| 311.3 | I'm kind of rusty with it now | KARHU::TURNER | | Wed Sep 18 1991 11:59 | 14 |
| As one who has tackled Biblical Hebrew, I feel I may have some insight.
To some extent, whether its worth it depends on your natural ability to
absorb languages. If you pick up written language easily and are very
interested in the Bible, do it.
If not its sort of a gray area. I pick up grammar fairly easily,
but vocabulary comes less easily. For me it is possible to study a
language, but much more difficult to become moderately fluent.
My study of Hebrew has been helpful in that it provides a sort of
decoupling from ordinary Christian social biases.
On the other hand I believe that it is possible to
understand scripture without a knowledge of original languages. If you
have a necessity to know, God's Spirit will lead you into truth.
John
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| 311.4 | DO IT!!!! | USRCV1::FERGUSONL | | Sat Sep 21 1991 22:42 | 5 |
| let me just "second" collis jackson.
for the serious student, nothing could be of more value.
lisa
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| 311.5 | You could add another important language... | CARTUN::BERGGREN | Yeah,but what does it all *mean*? | Mon Sep 23 1991 09:57 | 3 |
| A study of Aramaic, Jesus' native language, would also be enriching.
Karen
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