Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Cambridge Greek Lexicon (CUP)

NEW BOOK FROM CAMPBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS:
The Cambridge Greek Lexicon
2 Volume Hardback Set

TEXTBOOK

DATE PUBLISHED: April 2021
AVAILABILITY: In stock
FORMAT: Multiple copy pack
ISBN: 9780521826808

£ 64.99 Multiple copy pack

Description

The Cambridge Greek Lexicon is based upon principles differing from those of existing Greek lexica. Entries are organised according to meaning, with a view to showing the developing senses of words and the relationships between those senses. Other contextual and explanatory information, all expressed in contemporary English, is included, such as the typical circumstances in which a word may be used, thus giving fresh insights into aspects of Greek language and culture. The editors have systematically re-examined the source material (including that which has been discovered since the end of the nineteenth century) and have made use of the most recent textual and philological scholarship. The Lexicon, which has been twenty years in the making, is written by an editorial team based in the Faculty of Classics in Cambridge, consisting of Professor James Diggle (Editor-in-Chief), Dr Bruce Fraser, Dr Patrick James, Dr Oliver Simkin, Dr Anne Thompson, and Mr Simon Westripp.

  • Landmark new Ancient Greek-English dictionary that will be essential for all students and teachers
  • Based on comprehensive fresh reading of the Greek texts
  • Takes account of newly discovered texts English definitions and translations in contemporary language, with contextual descriptions that will aid users at all levels
  • Analysis of word forms and related words, copious cross-references, inclusion of disputed meanings
Dirk Jongkind has a copy. He is gloating.

I noted William Ross's interview with Editor-in-Chief Professor James Diggle here.

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