--- product_id: 1210886 title: "A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition" price: "1072.59 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1210886-a-greek-english-lexicon-of-the-new-testament-and-other store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition **Price:** 1072.59 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition - **How much does it cost?** 1072.59 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1210886-a-greek-english-lexicon-of-the-new-testament-and-other) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Described as an "invaluable reference work" ( Classical Philology ) and "a tool indispensable for the study of early Christian literature" ( Religious Studies Review ) in its previous edition, this new updated American edition of Walter Bauer's Wörterbuch zu den Schriften des Neuen Testaments builds on its predecessor's staggering deposit of extraordinary erudition relating to Greek literature from all periods. Including entries for many more words, the new edition also lists more than 25,000 additional references to classical, intertestamental, Early Christian, and modern literature. In this edition, Frederick W. Danker's broad knowledge of Greco-Roman literature, as well as papyri and epigraphs, provides a more panoramic view of the world of Jesus and the New Testament. Danker has also introduced a more consistent mode of reference citation, and has provided a composite list of abbreviations to facilitate easy access to this wealth of information. Perhaps the single most important lexical innovation of Danker's edition is its inclusion of extended definitions for Greek terms. For instance, a key meaning of "episkopos" was defined in the second American edition as overseer ; Danker defines it as "one who has the responsibility of safeguarding or seeing to it that something is done in the correct way, guardian. " Such extended definitions give a fuller sense of the word in question, which will help avoid both anachronisms and confusion among users of the lexicon who may not be native speakers of English. Danker's edition of Bauer's Wörterbuch will be an indispensable guide for Biblical and classical scholars, ministers, seminarians, and translators. Review: Useful and Detailed Greek and English Lexicon - This Greek and English lexicon is a valuable tool for studying the original language of the New Testament. It provides clear definitions and explanations, making it easier to understand Greek words and their meanings in context. Great for students, pastors, or anyone wanting to dig deeper into biblical Greek. Highly recommend for reliable and easy-to-use reference! Review: Crucial Resource for those who want to understand the New Testament - There just is no comparison. I got by for a long time using the lexicon in the back of my UBS 4th edition or using the free lexicons included with Bibleworks. The fact is, words are funny things ... they have a range of meanings that a simple glossary cannot cover. BDAG provides a clear analysis of every word in the NT and the early Christian Fathers. Each word generally has a definition in bold type followed by a one word gloss for the word in bold italics. The formatting is very helpful for finding the verse you are looking for under the range of options. I use it all the time, and it helps my understanding of the New Testament tremendously. If I could change anything, I would do two things. First, I would have a brief explanation in the introduction showing how the entries in the dictionary work. Things are very heavily abbreviated and honestly, I still don't understand some of what I'm looking at. Thankfully that is all in regular print ... the bold print lets me find the things that are important for my purposes very quickly. The second thing is the Greek font used for the entries. I hate the phi and rho! Blech! Within the definitions themselves, the font is much more traditional and far more attractive. Finally, this is a lexicon. I highly recommend getting NIDNTTE (http://smile.desertcart.com/International-Dictionary-Testament-Theology-Exegesis/dp/0310276195/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436294212&sr=8-1&keywords=NIDNTTE) as an accompaniment. That will explain the theological significance attached to the words in question. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #93,932 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Christianity (Books) #115 in Christian Bible Language Studies #132 in Foreign Dictionaries & Thesauruses | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 364 Reviews | ## Images ![A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FjRUW9uYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful and Detailed Greek and English Lexicon *by B***Y on October 31, 2024* This Greek and English lexicon is a valuable tool for studying the original language of the New Testament. It provides clear definitions and explanations, making it easier to understand Greek words and their meanings in context. Great for students, pastors, or anyone wanting to dig deeper into biblical Greek. Highly recommend for reliable and easy-to-use reference! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crucial Resource for those who want to understand the New Testament *by S***N on July 7, 2015* There just is no comparison. I got by for a long time using the lexicon in the back of my UBS 4th edition or using the free lexicons included with Bibleworks. The fact is, words are funny things ... they have a range of meanings that a simple glossary cannot cover. BDAG provides a clear analysis of every word in the NT and the early Christian Fathers. Each word generally has a definition in bold type followed by a one word gloss for the word in bold italics. The formatting is very helpful for finding the verse you are looking for under the range of options. I use it all the time, and it helps my understanding of the New Testament tremendously. If I could change anything, I would do two things. First, I would have a brief explanation in the introduction showing how the entries in the dictionary work. Things are very heavily abbreviated and honestly, I still don't understand some of what I'm looking at. Thankfully that is all in regular print ... the bold print lets me find the things that are important for my purposes very quickly. The second thing is the Greek font used for the entries. I hate the phi and rho! Blech! Within the definitions themselves, the font is much more traditional and far more attractive. Finally, this is a lexicon. I highly recommend getting NIDNTTE (http://smile.amazon.com/International-Dictionary-Testament-Theology-Exegesis/dp/0310276195/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436294212&sr=8-1&keywords=NIDNTTE) as an accompaniment. That will explain the theological significance attached to the words in question. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thorough! *by R***N on February 20, 2026* BDAG is too humble to brag. This is a superior lexicon. You will discover what the Greek word means precisely where it is found in the text. 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