Basics of Latin: A Grammar with Readings and Exercises from the Christian Tradition

Derek Cooper
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  • ISBN: 0310538998, 9780310538998
  • Published: 2020
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Basics of Latin: A Grammar with Readings and Exercises from the Christian Tradition by Derek Cooper introduces students, independent learners, and homeschoolers to the basics of Latin grammar with all readings and exercises taken from texts in the Christian tradition.

As part of the widely-used Zondervan Language Basics series of resources, Cooper's Latin grammar is a student-friendly introduction. It helps students learn by:

Minimizing technical jargonProviding only the information needed to learn the basicsBreaking the grammar of language down into manageable and intuitive chunksIllustrating the grammar in question by its use in rich selections from ancient Christian authors.Providing grammar, readings, exercises, and a lexicon all in one convenient volume.

Basics of Latin provides an ideal first step into this important language and focuses on getting the student into texts and translation as quickly as possible.

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About the Author

Derek Cooper

Derek Cooper is associate dean of the faculty and associate professor of global Christianity at Reformed Episcopal Seminary. He is also managing director of Thomas Institute. A long-term foreign language instructor, he has taught Latin, Spanish, and biblical Greek. Derek is the author of many books, including Introduction to World Christian History and Exploring Church History. He has offered professional Latin translations for the Reformation Commentary on Scripture, the Martin Luther Handwriting Font Book, and is the translator of Philip Melanchthon’s Commentary on Proverbs.