Principles of Greek Etymology (2 vols.)
Overview
This two-volume collection by Georg Curtius—whose linguistic theories continue to influence the field of Greek New Testament studies—is sure to be an asset to any library. Curtius’s considerable knowledge of the Greek language allowed him to compose several academic works and reference books that have aided scholars for decades. This premier philologist of the nineteenth century has written an in depth set of volumes that delves into the nature of Greek etymology and effectively analyzes the history of this rich language.
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Key Features
- Provides an introduction to Greek linguistics
- Contains several study aids such as bibliographies and appendixes
- Examines the history and principles of linguistics
- Contains thorough discussion of Greek etymology
Praise for the Print Edition
The work of Georg Curtius has marked a great step in forwarding the understanding of the use of the tenses in Greek in particular.
—Jacob Wackernagel, Swiss historical and comparative linguist
Most credit for making grammarians aware of the issue of verbal kind of action goes to Curtius . . . The importance of Curtius’s groundbreaking work cannot be overestimated.
—Stanley E. Porter, professor of New Testament, McMaster Divinity College
Product Details
- Title: Principles of Greek Etymology (2 vols.)
- Author: Georg Curtius
- Publisher: John Murray
- Pages: 991
Partially includedAbout Georg Curtius
Georg Curtius was born in 1820 in Germany. He is considered one of the premier German philologists and professors of the nineteenth century and his work a standard authority on Greek linguistics in New Testament studies. He published several scholarly works during his lifetime, which have been translated and reprinted numerous times into other languages. Curtius died in 1885.
