Hebrew and Greek in the life of a student and pastor
John Byron, Jim West, and Scott Bailey have all chimed in on the importance of biblical languages for both the pastorate and for students of the Bible in general.
I agree that those who are in seminary, pastorate, or both, need the biblical languages. But what happens after seminary?
My own situation, although I'm sure is somewhat unique, is that I work a blue collar job unrelated to the degree I received from Ashland Seminary four years ago. Although I have done decently in keeping up with my Greek, my Hebrew is not as sharp as it once was. I feel a pang of regret even as I write this!
Has anyone discovered the key to revitalizing their Hebrew/Greek acquisition once dust has been allowed to form on the bookshelf of one's mind? What tools have you found particularly helpful? Is it better to start all over with your Hebrew grammar or dive right into your BHS? Let me know what you think.
I agree that those who are in seminary, pastorate, or both, need the biblical languages. But what happens after seminary?
My own situation, although I'm sure is somewhat unique, is that I work a blue collar job unrelated to the degree I received from Ashland Seminary four years ago. Although I have done decently in keeping up with my Greek, my Hebrew is not as sharp as it once was. I feel a pang of regret even as I write this!
Has anyone discovered the key to revitalizing their Hebrew/Greek acquisition once dust has been allowed to form on the bookshelf of one's mind? What tools have you found particularly helpful? Is it better to start all over with your Hebrew grammar or dive right into your BHS? Let me know what you think.
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