Croy's "A Primer of Biblical Greek"

Greek Koine and Biblical and Medieval Greek
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Hey friends,

I was just wondering if any of you were familiar with Croy’s “A Primer of Biblical Greek”, and specifically if you had any opinion on where it falls in terms of scope and expansiveness? I mostly just want to know what the normal recommended starter textbooks are and how Croy compares as this is the book being heavily leaned upon in a course I am taking.

I am currently studying Koine Greek in a university course mostly meant for pre-seminary students whereas I am interested in the language as an amateur/enthusiast historian and linguist. While I am fairly familiar with the various pedagogical options for studying Latin, I know very little about the Greek analogy. Any help is appreciated.

While I’m here, I want a reference work that lists all the principle parts and an English translation of Koine Greek verbs. Do I just need to shell out and buy a big lexicon or do I have other options? Any recommendations?

Thanks!

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I don’t know anything about Croy, however as far as the verb list goes, https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Greek-Verbs-Language/dp/0715617729/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ancient+greek+verbs&qid=1603798942&sr=8-1 is the only one I know of that does what you want, and as far as I know it doesn’t contain a translation, and maybe focused on Attic Greek (though I don’t think that will matter too much).

A lexicon will probably be your best bet, though if you are only early on in your studies, it might be a bit expensive and over the top to go out and by the Middle Liddle.

The Oxford Pocket Classical Greek Dictionary will be more than enough - it pays attention to Koine, and has a list of irregular verbs and their principle parts. For most verbs, you probably don’t need a full break down of all 6 parts to be honest.