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The Source New Testament With Extensive Notes On Greek Word Meaning [Paperback]

A. Nyland
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October 12, 2007
The Source New Testament with Extensive Notes on Greek Word Meaning contains abundant and detailed documentation for the meaning of hundreds of Greek words which appear in the New Testament. The Source is the only N.T. translation based on word meaning evidence from the recently discovered papyri and inscriptions. For centuries, translators had to guess the meaning of hundreds of N.T. words. After 1976, huge numbers of papyri and inscriptions were discovered containing these N.T. words in everyday documentation thus revealing their meaning. The Source is the only New Testament translation by a Classical Greek scholar (rather than theologian) and not financed or translated by a committee of a specific denomination.

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About the Author

Dr Nyland is a Classical Greek language scholar who served as Faculty in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of New England, Australia. Her research field is Greek lexicography from Homeric to Hellenistic times. She is well published academically in the fields of both Greek and Hittite lexicography.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 522 pages
  • Publisher: Smith & Stirling Publishing (October 12, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0980443008
  • ISBN-13: 978-0980443004
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #403,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dr. Who fan Dr. Ann Nyland spent her time on Faculty at the University of New England, Australia, teaching ancient grammar, conducting a lengthy replication of a Bronze Age horse training text, and drinking espresso.
She is a grammar pedant, and best selling translator of such books as The Complete Books of Enoch as well as author of bestselling horse care books such as Natural Horse Care The Right Way, How to Care For A Rescue Horse, among others.
Ann Nyland is also the author of the Amy Stuart Mystery series (paranormal, ghost, mystery fiction).
Ann Nyland lives in a small historical country town in Australia with her rescue cats and several rescue horses.

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Review of The Source October 30, 2008
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A friend recommended this book to me, so I began looking for it in bookstores, etc., only to find out that it was basically banned in most Christian bookstores and largely ballyhooed by many "scholars" in a number of Christian denominations. The reasons for this action are that she does not follow the strict historical Greek definitions used by most, if not, all Biblical scholars. That got my attention, so I ordered the book.

I found Dr. Nyland's treatment of the biblical texts and the more current papyri to be loving, gentle, and very scholarly as she seeks to find the truest meanings of these writings. Biblical Greek is a language unto itself as it seeks to meet the definitions that bear out many of the critical doctrines and theologies of the evangelical world. As a linguist and a 40-year student of scripture, I can tell you that this is about as backwards a way of studying a language as you can get.

In her Glossary and Introduction, Dr. Nyland makes it very clear how she approached her study of the New Testament, as well as some of the newer documents. Given this approach, which is far more in keeping with good practice in linguistics and anthropology, I felt the texts come alive in ways I had never known before.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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How anyone can give this incomparable New Testament translation anything less than five stars, amazes me. True, as one reviewer commented, the book's rather cramped lay-out is unattractive, even off-putting. But the text's appeal is to the mind, rather than the eye. And if the text were laid out with more spacing, maybe we would not read it with the attention it deserves? Dr Nyland has courageously dared to challenge the authority of all the traditional translations that most Christians erroneously accept as "God's word!" Mind you, with the exception of Fundamentalists, most churches actually teach their followers that only the original Greek -- not any of the English translations -- can be regarded as "inspired by God". But this message -- whether because of half-hearted delivery or deliberate obfuscation -- has certainly not reached the hearts and minds of 99% of Christian churchgoers. In 522 pages of closely-packed yet vastly illuminating text, I found only one word that I would totally disagree with. In Matthew 6:11, Dr Nyland follows "The Gospel According to the Hebrews" by translating the mysterious Greek word, "epiousios", as "tomorrow". However, I side with Saint Jerome, who tells us that the word actually means "super-substantial". Epiousios is a slang term referring to the "super-substantial" ration of food that an overseer or foreman might receive. So I would translate the verse -- as I have in More Bible Wisdom for Modern Times: Selections from the Early New Testament -- this way: "Give us today a super-substantial portion of all the bread we need to satisfy our hunger." Perhaps, as I note in the book, the phrase, "really generous", would more accurately reflect what Our Lord actually said.
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond Excellent March 18, 2008
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The Source New Testament with Extensive Notes on Greek Word Meaning by Dr. Ann Nyland is a valuable asset. It is the only version of the New Testament using information from recently discovered papyri to update the traditional translations. For those who do not know Greek as well as scholars it provides clarification on words and phrases previously translated as an educated guess. The notes should be used as a basis for an accurate concordance. Personally, I want to know what was really said, not someone's opinion or bias. If that is your desire, buy The Source.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A serious help in reconciling difficult Biblical passages.
I would recommend this text to someone well founded in their Biblical understanding, & mature in their faith. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Blue Ridge Runner
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful translation.
Awesome. Started at Matthew and right now am at 2nd Corinthians. The notes are so important to read as well. I want the whole bible.
Published 3 months ago by Nancy A. Kennedy
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for notes, translation is a little lacking
I only just got this, so these are some preliminary thoughts.

Dr. Nyland knows her languages. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brian J. Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars Kindle version please
I would like a kindle version of this please. I know there are kindle bits and pieces of this on amazon, but i'm looking for the whole enchilada all at once in kindle format.
Published 5 months ago by Randal Oulton
5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, informative and a MUST HAVE
I have many translations of the Bible on my office shelves. I consider this one an integral addition to my collection. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ggDee
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing & Enlightening
If I were to choose only one volume to study the New Testament , from my library, I probably would choose this one. Why?, because Dr. Read more
Published 10 months ago by William R. Barnard
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent New Testament Translation
I have most translations of the Bible, but this translation of the New Testament is by far my most valuable possession. Dr. Read more
Published on April 30, 2011 by Pumpkin Pie
5.0 out of 5 stars A great tool for BIBLE STUDY GROUPS!
Based on the findings of the Papyri, that were discovered in the 1880's, then again in the 1970's, that allowed scholars the opportunity to translate the New Testament, Dr. A. Read more
Published on January 26, 2011 by Abby
5.0 out of 5 stars the source
amazing-a must for all who love reading the Bible.
learn so much from the original language interpretation.
Published on October 2, 2010 by blondie
1.0 out of 5 stars Not Trustable.
This translation is not trustable. It seems that the author tries to give Greek words the meaning which she wants them to have. Read more
Published on August 17, 2010 by Dogillee
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