Author Description
This abridgement of the world's most authoritative dictionary of ancient Greek is based on the 1883 revision. It includes some discussion of word usage, citing examples and characteristic phrases. Generally speaking, only words used by late writers and scientific terms have been omitted from the full lexicon. From Homer downwards, to the close of Attic Greek, care has been taken to include all words, as well as those used by Aristotle, Plutarch in his Lives, Polybius, Strabo, Lucian, and the writers of the New Testament.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume serves as a comprehensive, accessible reference tool designed to bridge the gap between introductory Greek studies and the exhaustive scholarly lexicon. Authored by H. G. Liddell, this work functions as a refined abridgement of the definitive Greek-English dictionary. It utilizes historical linguistic data to provide students and scholars with a reliable resource for translating classical texts, focusing on the most significant vocabulary from the Homeric period through the era of the New Testament.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive vocabulary coverage from Homeric through Attic Greek periods.
- Inclusion of key terms from influential authors including Aristotle, Plutarch, and Polybius.
- Citations of word usage and characteristic phrases to provide contextual clarity.
- Systematic exclusion of late-period scientific terminology to maintain focus on classical literature.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of classical languages consistently identify this lexicon as a standard, reliable resource for intermediate study. Experts highlight the text's balance between academic rigor and practical utility for those engaging with primary source documents.
Page Count:
914
Publication Date:
1987-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Univ Press
ISBN-10:
0199102066
ISBN-13:
9780199102068
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