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Biblical Language Study Resources

This guide is a collection of reference sources at UPSem Libraries for studying biblical Hebrew and koine Greek. Most of these are in the Reference collection of the Richmond library; many are also available in the Charlotte library.

Biblical Commentaries for Language Study and Research

Every commentary series has its own strengths and its own target audience. Some series are geared towards academics, some are geared towards preachers, and some are geared towards laypeople who are reading the Bible for devotional purposes. Some academic commentaries emphasize theological concepts, or early Christian interpretations of Scripture, or the reception history of the biblical text.

There are two commentary series that are particularly good for studying the original language of the biblical text. Both of these series begin from the author's own original translation and typically include substantive discussion of interpretive issues related to the language of the text. You can search both series online at the links below.