Curriculum Resources - Lyle Story
The Greek to Me Multimedia Tutorial builds upon the text Greek to Me and introduces an innovative method to learn Koine Greek faster, easier and more efficiently than conventional methods, such as the "painful" and ineffective method of rote memorization. The system uses cartoon images (mnemonic aids) to help students learn grammatical concepts and principles, vocabulary words and rules, thereby removing most of the tedious and ineffective rote-memorization associated with the learning of biblical Greek.
The approach uses:
- Sight
- Color graphics (cartoons)
- Animation
- Audio instruction (different voices and different personalities)
- Audio pronunciation of words
- Interactive practice (with scoring)
- Interactive assignments and quizzes (with ability to check for accuracy)
- Music
- Humor
- Enrichment sections that demonstrate how concepts bear upon NT interpretation
- Flexibility for self-study or ability to send in assignments and quizzes/exams (hyper-links) to the instructor of any academic institution.
- Pull-down menus
- "Click-on" and mouse-driven features
Memory experts (learning theorists and popular teachers) advocate the use of SUBSTITUTE (ASSOCIATION) WORDS and LINK SYSTEMS (PEG-SYSTEMS) for learning facts, foreign languages, items, lists, etc. Throughout the tutorial students find substitute words to aid in the mastery of the entire Greek grammar (including 600 vocabulary words-words that occur 25 times or more in the Greek NT). The practices and assignments use each word at least 5 times. Not only are individual words and endings learned by substitute words and linking-but the entire grammar incorporates the time-tested memory techniques. Virtually every new concept (case, tense, participles, etc.) has its own mnemonic device.
An example of one vocabulary word may help illustrate the approach:
Observe the Greek vocabulary word, pronounced e-gei-row, and it means "I raise up." By itself, the word with its meaning represents the unknown or intangible. Conventional rote methods stress repeated vocalization of the word with its meaning with questionable results in view. However, we can use English SUBSTITUTE WORDS and LINK them together in a picture, to establish a link with what is known or can be visualized. Memory experts speak of the "shock value" or "out of proportion" use of images to help with memory since we more easily remember unusual things.
What we see is a young would-be Robin Hood who says, "I raise up an egg-arrow" ("I raise up"). Look at the egg-shaped arrow (a ridiculous image) which the little Robin Hood "raises up." We will not easily forget the picture because of its ridiculous character. We have taken the unknown (e-gei-row-"I raise up") and related it to something we can visualize (known-raising up an egg-arrow), and through an absurd picture, we have learned the unknown and locked it in our memory bank for ready reference, use and long-term retention.
The system aims to encourage and motivate students to learn both the grammar and vocabulary of Koine Greek in a creative and productive manner. It approaches the student in a helpful and user-friendly manner. The approach is "disarmingly" effective. At first glance, the system appears to be non-scholarly, since cartoon images are used to convey grammar, words and endings; however, the system contains more Scriptural examples and "true-to-koine" translations (Greek NT, LXX and apostolic fathers) than are found in other Greek grammars of a more conventional format. The approach is new, yet it has been tried and tested with thousands of students and the response has been well worth the effort. Students will find that their further work in biblical, theological and church history studies, and teaching/preaching preparation will be enhanced by a solid foundation in Greek grammar.
Greek to Me: CD (Retail $40.00)
Produced on CD-ROM. It includes a highly developed memory system, mnemonic devices (color graphics), animation, audio instruction, humor, word-pronunciation, drilling, interactive-exercises, quizzes and interactive assignments, with web links-to facilitate the initial learning and long term retention of Koine Greek.
Greek to Me: Textbook (Retail $25.00)
This 21-chapter textbook covers a year of elementary Koine Greek. Written by Dr. Cullen I.K. Story, former professor of Biblical Languages at Princeton Seminary, and J. Lyle Story, professor of Biblical Languages and New Testament Studies at Regent University, it introduces an innovative, mnemonic method of learning Koine Greek faster, easier and more efficient than conventional methods, e.g. such as the "painful" method of rote memorization. Fun cartoon images help students learn both vocabulary and grammar rules, motivating and encouraging students along their journey of learning the language. Originally published by HarperCollins.
Greek to Me: Translation Key (Retail $20.00)
A translation of the readings at the end of each chapter of Greek to Me, with extensive annotations and explanations.
Greek to Me: Vocabulary Flash Cards (Retail $35.00)
The box contains over 600 Greek vocabulary words, portrayed as humorous word-picture images, each distinctive, easy to comprehend and retain.
Greek to Me: Parsing and Translation Practice (Retail $35.00)
An exercise workbook that contains multiple parsing practice charts and hundreds of sentences to translate that will help insure success in learning to understand and translate Biblical Greek. This workbook can be used to supplement any basic Greek curriculum, however, it follows the progression of study as presented in the 21 chapters of Greek To Me. Included in this exercise workbook is an invaluable chart for helping students memorize verbal endings of the 'indicative mood.' All answer keys included. (115 pg.)
Greek to Me: Exegesis Notebook (Retail $20.00)
The Greek Exegesis notebook is a compilation of: actual Greek text of I and II Thessalonians, structural analysis, thought-flow outlines, some commentary and other relevant material, designed to walk the students through I and II Thessalonians as well as Acts 17:1-9. This material is designed to complete the student's year of Greek to Me learning.
Greek to Me: T-shirts/Ash Gray & White 100% cotton (Retail $15.00)
Greek to Me: Overhead Transparency Masters (Retail $75.00)
250-300 transparency masters, which enable the instructor to teach Greek in an easy and systematic manner-with hundreds of practice sentences and examples from Scripture.
Greek Readings: I-II Timothy (Retail $25.00)
This notebook helps students who have completed the basic Greek to Me grammar course to continue their Greek reading skills. The notebook of I and II Timothy provides Greek outlines of each paragraph and chapter (using a block method of diagramming) and also, full exegetical commentary on each paragraph of the two pastoral letters.
Introduction to Biblical Languages CD (A Multimedia Tutorial) and Student Workbook (Retail $35.00)
For a short course in both Koine Greek and Hebrew, this CD tutorial is designed to prepare a person to do some basic word studies in either language. Learn both alphabets, including the proper phonetic sounds of each Greek and Hebrew letter. The first two chapters of the Greek to Me textbook are presented and two introductory lessons in Hebrew. Elementary grammar principles for both languages are taught. A good way to 'test the waters for interest in pursuing additional study in either language.
Additional Biblical Resources for New Testament Study
Pauline Theology: Biblical and Theological Materials (Retail $30.00)
A collection of individual papers, authored by J. Lyle Story, on various Pauline texts and themes that are important for understanding Paul's theological understanding of the Jesus event and the ongoing significance of Jesus' life, expressed in the Christian life, the Christian community and its witness. Attention is given to leading themes such as: salvation, justification, redemption, adoption, "in Christ," faith, and the significance of Paul's Damascus Road experience. Other papers include discussions of Paul's understanding and application of Christian ethics, Church leadership, the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, theology, practice, and diversity of early Church governments, Paul and the question of Israel. (418 pages)
New Testament I: The Life and Teachings of Christ (2 Volumes, Retail $45.00)
Individual papers, authored by J. Lyle Story, on the Gospel texts and themes from the four evangelists. Attention is given to various events in the Life of Christ from His conception to His ascension. There are also included various papers dealing with Jesus' teachings on the Kingdom of God, on Satan, the grace of the Kingdom, the future of the Kingdom--and the necessary human responses of trust, love and involvement in the mission of Jesus.
Parables of Jesus: Biblical and Theological Readings (Retail $25.00)
More than one-third of Jesus' recorded teaching is delivered by means of parables. Through the parables Jesus expresses truth and reality in the form of stories rather than by theological statement or argument. This 350 page collection of readings will guide the Biblical student through the parables and give insight as to their primary intent and their application for today.
