A Beginner's Reader-Grammar for New Testament Creek has two parts: a concise grammar and a series of readings. The included readings are based on the actual content of the Greek New Testament but constructed to begin easy and lead the student through basic vocabulary and grammar. Thus the authors have abandoned the method that takes the student through a progression of grammar lessons, each concluding with a few sentences for translation. Rather, after learning the alphabet and the pronunciation of Greek words, the student begins immediately to read text, learning to find needed information in standard reference tools.
Students can learn more in one semester or quarter using this method than in a conventional one-year course. While intended primarily for use in introductory classes, this text is also useful as a refresher and quick reference.