Ten years in the making, this extensive revision of Bauer---the standard authority worldwide---features new entries, 15,000 additional references from ancient literature, clearer type, and extended definitions rather than one-word synonyms. Providing a more panoramic view of the world and language of the New Testament, it becomes the new indispensable guide for scholars, ministers, students, and translators. 1018 pages, hardcover from the University of Chicago.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Darin Wood (Corsicana, TX), July 07, 2004
The new edition of the BDAG Lexicon meets a desperate need in the field of NT studies. While lexicons like Thayers and Abbott-Smith have their place, for the serious student there can be no substitute for this volume. Excellent semantic studies. Thorough word defintions. Clear and somewhat definitve articultions on tricky issues. While the price is steep and the criticisms warranted (the learning curve is steep when using this work), I can recommend no other work for the student who intends to do serious NT study. This is not for the faint of heart, but for the serious scholar.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Robert Dillard, PhD in Hebrew; PhD in Greek (Washington State), December 26, 2003
The new BDAG lexicon is a great lexicon, but it like all human reference books, it is not perfect. Its strength is its linguistic, semantical, and lexical detail coupled with the historical sources it cites in most entries. Indeed, it is a lexical marvel. Its weakness is that there is so much information packed so tight that this scholarly tool is virtually useless to the non-linguist and the beginning Greek student. In other words, it just isn't a practical tool to anyone except those who are well-versed in Greek, and some of the definitions given (or comments made) are pure conjecture as no original sources are cited to legitimize a few of the entries. Nonetheless, it is among the most thorough lexicons for biblical language study. I personally believe the 2nd edition "BAGD" (1979) is more sensitive to the way words are used in New Testament contexts, and is therefore "more accurate" in some ways than the latest edition. Thayer is still useful but it is severely dated; it's a pre-papyri lexicon. Abbott-Smith is likewise dated. In my judgment, the very best "all-purpose" Greek-English lexicon is the Analytical Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament by Timothy Friberg and Neva Miller. The only thing it lacks is the sources cited by BDAG. They are not needed unless one is a language scholar and wants to reference the original sources for verification, dissertation writing, etc.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Frank Hamlett (Adamsville, Alabama), December 23, 2003
If you are a student of NT greek you already know you need this book. Best Koine semantics, best in describing grammatical usage of words. High quality paper. Presented with a very clear and beautiful typeset(one of the best).
3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by mike falsia (bronx n.y.), February 24, 2003
I do not see what real advantage this work has then say a Thayer's lexicon? It's good but not worth the price. In short I would say it is somewhat over-rated and not recommended to those who are on a tight budget.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jim (Cincinnati, OH), February 12, 2001
At last! This has been well worth the wait. The standard just got better! This thorough lexicon is highly usable and is a must for any serious Greek student. Highly recommended!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Marcus D. Bieschke (Virginia Beach, VA), January 24, 2001
Unparalleled in lexical detail, scholastic accuracy and linguistic thoroughness, this latest edition of "BAGD" will be the Greek scholar's classic for the next century. Coupled with Dallas Theological Seminary professor Dan Wallace's exceptional Greek grammar, the two form a powerful resource team for any serious student of the Greek New Testament!
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