Christian words
Christian Words by Nigel Turner, published by Thomas Nelson Publishers in 1982, is a comprehensive exploration of the distinctive vocabulary generated by the Christian movement. This edition spans 513 pages and is presented in English. Turner examines biblical Greek not merely as a vernacular but as a unique dialect, emphasizing its specific syntax and style. The book delves into the lexicography of Christian terms, providing insights into their usage and significance within historical contexts.
Readers will find that Christian Words is not just an academic analysis; it serves as a spiritual quest for deeper understanding. Turner draws on a range of sources, including Jewish and secular authors from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, as well as early Christian literature, to illustrate the evolution of language within the Christian tradition. This work invites readers to engage with the nuances of biblical language and its implications for faith and understanding.
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Nigel Turner has previously argued on the basis of syntax and style that biblical Greek is not just vernacular Greek used to say new things, but a distinct dialect. In Christian Words he turns to lexicography and argues that the Christian movement generated its own distinctive vocabulary and he discusses its usage and content. This is not a cold dissecting of an ancient language, nor an academic exercise. It is a spiritual quest for meaning, grounded upon a first-hand study of both Jewish and secular authors of the Hellenistic and Roman periods, as well as early Christian literature.
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