Learn New Testament Greek

Looking for a gentle way to retain or regain your Greek knowledge? Join one of my four monthly reading groups, on the Apostolic Fathers, Luke-Acts, the Psalms or a collection of LGBTQ-themed Ancient Greek texts. All four have now been planned out until the end of the year, so get in touch if you'd like to know what texts and grammar we'll be exploring in depth!

If anyone was unable to attend but would like to see the lecture, I now have audio and video recordings, both of which can be yours for £10. Get in touch if you're interested!

All of the canonical Gospels frequently mention the Roman military; it is key to the story. Yet, in Mark’s Gospel, specific references to the Roman legion come to the fore, and perhaps to one legion in particular: Legio X Fretensis. Its symbols are coded into the story of the demon ‘Legion,’ which is placed before the feeding of a ‘legion’ of 5000 men. Legionaries are involved in the torture and crucifixion of Christ, and then a statement by the centurion at the foot of the cross is at the very apex of the narrative, fulfilling the purpose set out at the start: declaring Jesus to be the son of a god – like Caesar himself. Questions over the potentially threatening nature of Jesus’ messiahship are also pervasive throughout, tying his relationship to the military to one of the core themes of the book. Probably written immediately following Vespasian’s war in Judea, which was led by none other than Legio X Fretensis, we must wonder: what is the function of the Roman legion in relation to the narrative and purpose of the Gospel of St. Mark?

Come to my lecture at London City Lit as part of Classics Week 2024, in conjunction with the British Museum, and find out!

https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/the-roman-legion-in-the-gospel-of-mark/rcd30-2324

Last time giving this lecture, tonight on Zoom at 7:30! Get in touch if you'd like to join!

All of the canonical Gospels frequently mention the Roman military; it is key to the story. Yet, in Mark’s Gospel, specific references to the Roman legion come to the fore, and perhaps to one legion in particular: Legio X Fretensis. Its symbols are coded into the story of the demon ‘Legion,’ which is placed before the feeding of a ‘legion’ of 5000 men. Legionaries are involved in the torture and crucifixion of Christ, and then a statement by the centurion at the foot of the cross is at the very apex of the narrative, fulfilling the purpose set out at the start: declaring Jesus to be the son of a god – like Caesar himself. Questions over the potentially threatening nature of Jesus’ messiahship are also pervasive throughout, tying his relationship to the military to one of the core themes of the book. Probably written immediately following Vespasian’s war in Judea, which was led by none other than Legio X Fretensis, we must wonder: what is the function of the Roman legion in relation to the narrative and purpose of the Gospel of St. Mark?

Come to my lecture at London City Lit as part of Classics Week 2024, in conjunction with the British Museum, and find out!

https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/the-roman-legion-in-the-gospel-of-mark/rcd30-2324

Are the Gospels for or against 'Empire'? Join me today at 3pm (UK time) when I'll demonstrate how Mark's coded references to the Roman 10th Legion frame Christ in a precise relation to the occupying powers of Rome.

£19 to attend. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link. The lecture will be repeated at 7:30pm on 13 August.

All of the canonical Gospels frequently mention the Roman military; it is key to the story. Yet, in Mark’s Gospel, specific references to the Roman legion come to the fore, and perhaps to one legion in particular: Legio X Fretensis. Its symbols are coded into the story of the demon ‘Legion,’ which is placed before the feeding of a ‘legion’ of 5000 men. Legionaries are involved in the torture and crucifixion of Christ, and then a statement by the centurion at the foot of the cross is at the very apex of the narrative, fulfilling the purpose set out at the start: declaring Jesus to be the son of a god – like Caesar himself. Questions over the potentially threatening nature of Jesus’ messiahship are also pervasive throughout, tying his relationship to the military to one of the core themes of the book. Probably written immediately following Vespasian’s war in Judea, which was led by none other than Legio X Fretensis, we must wonder: what is the function of the Roman legion in relation to the narrative and purpose of the Gospel of St. Mark?

Come to my lecture at London City Lit as part of Classics Week 2024, in conjunction with the British Museum, and find out!

https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/the-roman-legion-in-the-gospel-of-mark/rcd30-2324

If you missed this lecture but would have liked to attend, I'll be delivering it again online on July 15th and August 13th! Send me a message or an email if you'd like more information!

All of the canonical Gospels frequently mention the Roman military; it is key to the story. Yet, in Mark’s Gospel, specific references to the Roman legion come to the fore, and perhaps to one legion in particular: Legio X Fretensis. Its symbols are coded into the story of the demon ‘Legion,’ which is placed before the feeding of a ‘legion’ of 5000 men. Legionaries are involved in the torture and crucifixion of Christ, and then a statement by the centurion at the foot of the cross is at the very apex of the narrative, fulfilling the purpose set out at the start: declaring Jesus to be the son of a god – like Caesar himself. Questions over the potentially threatening nature of Jesus’ messiahship are also pervasive throughout, tying his relationship to the military to one of the core themes of the book. Probably written immediately following Vespasian’s war in Judea, which was led by none other than Legio X Fretensis, we must wonder: what is the function of the Roman legion in relation to the narrative and purpose of the Gospel of St. Mark?

Come to my lecture at London City Lit as part of Classics Week 2024, in conjunction with the British Museum, and find out!

https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/the-roman-legion-in-the-gospel-of-mark/rcd30-2324

Still ten days to sign up to this if you like! It's filling up!

All of the canonical Gospels frequently mention the Roman military; it is key to the story. Yet, in Mark’s Gospel, specific references to the Roman legion come to the fore, and perhaps to one legion in particular: Legio X Fretensis. Its symbols are coded into the story of the demon ‘Legion,’ which is placed before the feeding of a ‘legion’ of 5000 men. Legionaries are involved in the torture and crucifixion of Christ, and then a statement by the centurion at the foot of the cross is at the very apex of the narrative, fulfilling the purpose set out at the start: declaring Jesus to be the son of a god – like Caesar himself. Questions over the potentially threatening nature of Jesus’ messiahship are also pervasive throughout, tying his relationship to the military to one of the core themes of the book. Probably written immediately following Vespasian’s war in Judea, which was led by none other than Legio X Fretensis, we must wonder: what is the function of the Roman legion in relation to the narrative and purpose of the Gospel of St. Mark?

Come to my lecture at London City Lit as part of Classics Week 2024, in conjunction with the British Museum, and find out!

https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/the-roman-legion-in-the-gospel-of-mark/rcd30-2324

All of the canonical Gospels frequently mention the Roman military; it is key to the story. Yet, in Mark’s Gospel, specific references to the Roman legion come to the fore, and perhaps to one legion in particular: Legio X Fretensis. Its symbols are coded into the story of the demon ‘Legion,’ which is placed before the feeding of a ‘legion’ of 5000 men. Legionaries are involved in the torture and crucifixion of Christ, and then a statement by the centurion at the foot of the cross is at the very apex of the narrative, fulfilling the purpose set out at the start: declaring Jesus to be the son of a god – like Caesar himself. Questions over the potentially threatening nature of Jesus’ messiahship are also pervasive throughout, tying his relationship to the military to one of the core themes of the book. Probably written immediately following Vespasian’s war in Judea, which was led by none other than Legio X Fretensis, we must wonder: what is the function of the Roman legion in relation to the narrative and purpose of the Gospel of St. Mark?

Come to my lecture at London City Lit as part of Classics Week 2024, in conjunction with the British Museum, and find out!

https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/the-roman-legion-in-the-gospel-of-mark/rcd30-2324

Science fiction written in Ancient Greek? Is there such a thing? YES! Join us in reading some of it on Thursday evenings at 11pm UK time, or 6pm Eastern (US/Canada). We do Greek grammar revision and then read a portion of Lucian's A True Story, moving onto Jan Křesadlo's Astronautilia next. Get in touch for more details.

Happy Valentine's Day! If you 😍 ancient languages but don't know enough about them, there is space in all of my reading groups, and I provide one-to-one lessons in Classical Greek and Latin, Biblical Greek and Hebrew. See www.learnnewtestamentgreek.com for more information, and get in touch today!

Current groups include:

- Ancient Greek Science Fiction
- Reading the Psalms in Greek
- Reading Between the Lines (an LGBTQ themed reading group)
- St. Luke: Radical or Dogmatist?
- Reading Ruth in Hebrew
- The Apostolic Fathers (meeting in person in North London)
- Group lessons in Biblical Greek

Are you LGBTQ+ and interested in learning or practicing a biblical or classical language? Get in touch for inclusive lessons from an experienced, qualified and patient teacher. Or, if you already know some Greek, why not join the group reading ancient LGBTQ+ stories this April?

Reading Between the Lines

Hi everyone. We've got a space on an online Koine Greek course that would be perfect for someone thinking of revisiting their rusty Greek knowledge. We're about a third of the way through Rodney Decker's wonderful textbook, which includes the latest advances in the study of the language with examples from the Septuagint and the Early Church Fathers. It's fairly cheap because it's a group, and discounts/funding might be possible too. Get in touch! ☺️

Hi everyone! Lots of opportunities this fall! Get in touch to learn more, or head to

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One more week until the start of the new LGBTQ+ Ancient Greek reading group! It will be running on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm UK time, and the final Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm East Coast USA time.

https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/lgbtq-biblical-reading-group/

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍⚧️ This July we’ll be starting “Reading Between the Lines,” an LGBTQ+ Ancient Greek reading group. It’s intended for people of any skill level, whether you’ve studied Classical or Koine Greek, and whether or not you are LGBTQ+. Click below or get in touch for more details!

https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/lgbtq-biblical-reading-group/

Reading Between the Lines LGBTQ+ Ancient Greek Reading Group What was it like to be gay in ancient history? How did people in Greco-Roman times understand gender? Did they record any stories of trans people that we would re…

Looking for somewhere to practice your Ancient Greek in a relaxed setting, suitable for any skill level? We meet online every month to translate one or two of the Greek Psalms. Next time we'll be beginning with a short lecture on textual criticism and the Septuagint, and then translating Psalm 16. Get in touch for more details!

https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/reading-the-psalms-in-greek/

Reading the Psalms in Greek Since March 2021, I have been leading a reading group working through the Septuagint text of the Psalms. What is the Septuagint, you might ask? The Septuagint is the translation into Greek of the T…

Indeed, get in touch if you're an LGBT minister or seminarian and would be interested in fully or partially funded biblical language lessons, whether that's the class starting on the 7th or one-to-one lessons, in Greek or Hebrew. ☺️

learnnewtestamentgreek.com - Your home for learning Classical and Biblical languages Welcome to the website of Dr. Jordan Dyck: lecturer, researcher and teacher of Biblical and Classical Greek, Latin and Biblical Hebrew.

Want an affordable but personalised setting in which to learn New Testament Greek? I've got a small online group starting Monday March 7th at 2pm EST / 7pm GMT, probably moving to Thursdays from April. Dates and times can be flexible to include as many people as possible. Message me below to find out more, or email [email protected]

Interested in joining a New Testament Greek online class for a low price? I’m hosting a free taster session tonight at 6pm Eastern Time (11pm GMT) - so get in touch for more details if you are west of the Atlantic or a European night owl! Message me here, or email [email protected]

https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com

learnnewtestamentgreek.com - Your home for learning Classical and Biblical languages Welcome to the website of Dr. Jordan Dyck: lecturer, researcher and teacher of Biblical and Classical Greek, Latin and Biblical Hebrew.

Join us this Tuesday or Thursday at 7:30 GMT for this month's edition of the Reading the Psalms in Greek group! See below and get in touch for more information and a Zoom link.

https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/reading-the-psalms-in-greek/

Reading the Psalms in Greek Since March 2021, I have been leading a reading group working through the Septuagint text of the Psalms. What is the Septuagint, you might ask? The Septuagint is the translation into Greek of the T…

Join us tonight or Thursday at 7:30 GMT for this month's edition of the Reading the Psalms in Greek group! See below and get in touch for more information and a Zoom link.

https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/reading-the-psalms-in-greek/

Reading the Psalms in Greek Since March 2021, I have been leading a reading group working through the Septuagint text of the Psalms. What is the Septuagint, you might ask? The Septuagint is the translation into Greek of the T…

I'm excited to announce that I've been asked to deliver a two-part webinar with Our Bible App, a progressive Christian study app. We'll first explore some meanings of the Bible that are only found in the original languages, through puns, poetry, innuendo and more. Then we'll look at some of the many texts that have positive meaning for LGBTQ people, through the Greek and Hebrew. Click below to find out more.

https://www.ourbibleapp.com/jordan-dyck

Want to learn New Testament Greek for a lower price in a group setting? Join a free Zoom session hosted by St. John's Metropolitan Community Church (North Carolina) at 6pm EST on January 18th, and decide then whether you want to continue.

Click below to register.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudOuspj4rGNOoPSFZ90KqW8TzBi4WCFhH

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Learn New Testament Greek - Taster Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Learn New Testament Greek with Dr. Jordan Dyck from MCC North London, UK. Learn to read the Bible in the original languages, and you'll be able to make up your own mind about what it really says. Dr. Dyck will answer questions you may have before committing to a regular Zoom class schedule.

Join us this Wednesday at 7:30pm GMT as we tackle the first half of Psalm 9 LXX. Message below or email [email protected] if you would like to attend.

From January we'll be meeting twice monthly to enable more people to join, on the last Tuesday and Thursday of each month.

See https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/reading-the-psalms-in-greek/ for more details, or to read our translation thus far.

Reading the Psalms in Greek Since March 2021, I have been leading a reading group working through the Septuagint text of the Psalms. What is the Septuagint, you might ask? The Septuagint is the translation into Greek of the T…

Looking for a place to learn Biblical or Classical languages in an LGBT+ inclusive online environment? Head to https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/ to learn more. We offer one-to-one and group lessons in Koine and Classical Greek, Latin and Hebrew, and will soon be starting a reading group looking at queer-themed Biblical and Classical Greek texts. Get in touch now to set something up for the new year.

What do the Psalms have to say about climate change?

This Wednesday at 7:30pm we'll be reading Psalm 8 in the Septuagint, prefaced with a discussion about whether the philosophy of Martin Buber (below) opens up a new reading of the Greek Psalms for the 21st century. If you'd like to join please message me here or email [email protected]

https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/reading-the-psalms-in-greek/

After taking August off, it's finally time for the Reading the Psalms in Greek group again. This month we'll be seeing some more examples of how metre worked in Ancient Greek, then quickly recapping the imperative and reading through Psalm 6.

Join us this Thursday at 7:30pm BST on Zoom. Message me on Facebook or email [email protected] for the Zoom link. Attendance costs £12, but your first time is free!

https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/reading-the-psalms-in-greek/

Reading the Psalms in Greek Since March 2021, I have been leading a reading group working through the Septuagint text of the Psalms. What is the Septuagint, you might ask? The Septuagint is the translation into Greek of the T…

Considering learning a Biblical or Classical language? It's a great time to get in touch and set something up, or just ask questions, by emailing [email protected], messaging me on Facebook (below) or heading to www.learnnewtestamentgreek.com to learn more.

Have a bit of Ancient Greek knowledge and want a relaxed group to learn and practice in? Or, are you interested in learning more about the Ancient Greek translation of the Psalms, used for weekly singing in early Christian and Jewish congregations? Join us this Thursday at 7:30pm BST on Zoom, for the Psalms in the Septuagint reading group. Message me on Facebook or email [email protected] for the Zoom link. Attendance costs £12, but your first time is free!

https://learnnewtestamentgreek.wordpress.com/reading-the-psalms-in-greek/

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