About the Author

Richard A. Wright is professor of New Testament in the Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University, where he teaches courses on the languages and literature connected with the study of the New Testament in its cultural context. His scholarship explores the intersection of the New Testament and early church with Greco-Roman philosophies and religions.

Reviews

Religious Studies Review
"The range and the sheer number of texts presented will make this a very usable reader in the classroom, and thematic connections between readings (several feature covenantal or messianic themes) may invite interest and discussion beyond grammar." Review of Biblical Literature
"One hopes that books like A Reader in Biblical Greek will inspire and spark the imagination of other Greek instructors to create more resources that also support and cultivate the reading of biblical Greek beyond an introductory level." "Richard Wright has gifted us with more than a second-year Greek text. His collection of various kinds of texts with varying degrees of difficulty does build Greek reading skills, but by choosing texts that introduce important themes and trace their development through different times, he also produces a glimpse of the ways the church's theology developed over time. Bringing these texts together makes using this book an extraordinarily rich educational experience and an excellent resource for both the classroom and the individual learner."
-- Jerry L. Sumney
Lexington Theological Seminary "This reader is admirably suited for a follow-up course after basic Greek. The Greek notes give extensive help with vocabulary, parsing, syntax, and idioms on a level appropriate for second-year students. The passages reflect important issues within the early church, with some of the texts interlinked for comparison, so students have the opportunity not only to read Greek but also to engage themes in early Christian thought on the basis of primary sources in the original language. Thus, this reader provides a resource for deepening both a student's knowledge of Greek and their experience of its value."
-- Rodney A. Whitacre
author of A Grammar of New Testament Greek "I am pleased to see this Greek reader from Richard Wright. The texts he has selected provide students of Greek with the kinds of challenges they need in order to enhance their ability to read and understand the language. Moreover, that Wright has included selections from extrabiblical texts makes it even more interesting and fun for students and professors alike!"
-- James D. Dvorak
Oklahoma Christian University