Reading Greek

Master biblical Greek in its spoken context. Jonathan T. Pennington’s New Testament Greek Vocabulary has helped thousands of Greek students build a strong working vocabulary. Now Readings in the Greek New Testament helps you develop fluency in biblical Greek as a spoken language. The...

A clear, reader-friendly edition of The Odyssey for modern readers. Odysseus has won the war at Troy, but the long journey home to Ithaca will test him with storms, monsters, enchantments, shipwrecks, and the anger of the gods. While he struggles across the sea, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus hold their home against suitors who believe he will never return. This edition keeps the force and dignity of the classic story while gently clarifying difficult wording, preserving key names, scenes, and famous moments. It includes explanatory footnotes and a glossary to help readers follow ...

A clear, reader-friendly edition of The Odyssey for modern readers. Odysseus has won the war at Troy, but the long journey home to Ithaca will test him with storms, monsters, enchantments, shipwrecks, and the anger of the gods. While he struggles across the sea, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus hold their home against suitors who believe he will never return. This Lumos Books edition keeps the force and dignity of the classic story while gently clarifying difficult wording, preserving key names, scenes, and famous moments. It includes inline explanatory footnotes and a glossary to help ...

"Alex Jennings' impeccable accent keeps the already propulsive novel quite engaging, and moving like a steam train about to run you over."—Vulture "Narrator Alex Jennings offers a sparkling performance, providing layered character portraits and enlivening the story with British, American, and...

Bloomsbury presents Cypria: A Journey to the Heart of the Mediterranean, written and read by Alex Christofi SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2025 "A brilliant exploration of Cyprus’s long history of cultural resilience. Superbly composed." -- Guardian One of National...

Hear the entire audiobook read to you by renowned author Dr. Louis Markos in the comfort of your own home, car, or while you are on the go. Join Dr. Markos on an unparalleled adventure for the modern Christian! In the spirit of C. S. Lewis, whose own acceptance of Christ hinged on his understanding that Christ is the myth becoming fact, The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology Through Christian Eyes mines wisdom of eternal value from the great storehouses of Greek and Roman mythology and traces the links that bind those myths to the Bible and the Christian life.

From the award-winning author of Herc, an enrapturing feminist tale that brilliantly reimagines the story of Aphrodite and how she transformed herself from a lowly outsider to the darling goddess of love, for readers of Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint. Aphrodite saw the gods on Mount Olympus...

***shortlisted for the RNA's Romantic Thriller of the Year 2026*** Can one house hold a lifetime of secrets? Corfu, 1930 The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood back: the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic...

The illustrated guide to every monster Odysseus met on his way home. A cyclops with a single eye. A whirlpool that swallows whole ships. Six-headed Scylla. A nymph who turns sailors into pigs. A floating island where the four winds live as four people. The Odyssey is full of strange creatures, and this is the first illustrated bestiary that gathers them all in one place for young readers. Twenty-one short chapters, twenty-one double-page illustrations. Each creature gets its own portrait, a clear quick-fact box (kingdom, family, special trait, danger to sailors), and a retelling that keeps ...

Reconnect your child with the magic of storytelling—one epic adventure at a time. In a world of endless scrolling and short videos, it’s easy for kids to lose touch with meaningful stories. But what if one book could pull them into a world of gods, monsters, and unforgettable lessons—no screens required? Meet Alex and Maya—two curious kids who stumble upon a mysterious book in a dusty attic. With one turn of the page, they’re whisked away to ancient Greece, standing face-to-face with the legendary gods and heroes of myth!

“Sublime and immersive . . . If you wish you could disappear to a Greek island right now, I highly recommend.” —Jojo Moyes, #1 bestselling author of Me Before You “This gorgeous, glimmering summer read is itself perfect summer: irresistible and deep, Samson's lyric sentences pulling you...

With How To Find What Any Word In The Bible Means, Just By Reading It! , you can: Solve Complex Theological Bible Words like "predestination" Archaic Shakeperean and Elizabethan English like "shambles" So-Called "False Friends" like "halt" Eliminate your need of: Dictionaries Of Uninspired Sinful Men Incomplete Concordances Dead "Original Languages" Opinionated Commentaries Scholars Who Act Smarter Than Thou Cacophony of Conflicting Bible Versions Learn how to Find the contextual definitions of words, a skill taught from third grade to middle school that scholars have seemed to have ...

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 179 The way of life of the fourth-century Desert Fathers, with its emphasis on solitude, silence and unceasing prayer, has inspired many modern spiritual writers. Why do the Desert Fathers have so much to say to us? To answer this question, Sister Benedicta presents some of the best and most illuminating stories and sayings from the desert. Readers will find spiritual wisdom, along with sharp humour and startling insight into human nature.

In this acclaimed novel by the author of the award-winning, bestselling The Thing About Jellyfish, being the new kid at school isn't easy, especially when you have to follow in the footsteps of a legendary classroom prankster. When Caitlyn Breen begins her disorienting new life at Mitchell...

Reading Matthew Radically: Mysticism in the Gospel of Matthew invites readers into a profound spiritual journey through one of Christianity’s most foundational texts. Far beyond historical study or moral instruction, this work uncovers the hidden mystical layers within Matthew’s Gospel, layers that call believers into intimate communion with the Divine. Dr. Larry D. George, Ph.D., brings together years of scholarship, pastoral insight, and contemplative practice to reveal Matthew’s teachings as more than ethical commands; they are invitations to transformation, divine encounter, and ...

No girls allowed at the Olympic Games! That's the rule when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to ancient Greece. But when Annie tells Jack to go to the games without her, he knows she's up to something. Will Annie find a way to see the games?...

Are you tired of living beneath your spiritual potential? It’s time to walk in the power that was always meant to be yours. The Power of God is a 40-day devotional journey into the explosive, life-changing force of God's power as revealed in the New Testament. Drawing from the original Greek words—dunamis, exousia, kratos, ischus, and energeia—this book uncovers the rich dimensions of divine power that too many believers leave untapped. Each day includes: A foundational Scripture A deep theological exposition (Power Principle) A practical and transformative challenge (Power ...

Peacocks and Pomegranates: The Toxic Relationship Between Hera and Zeus is a powerful, reflective, and deeply relevant work. By revisiting the myth of the Queen of Olympus through a critical and contemporary lens, the book lays bare how idealized mythological narratives have, for centuries, normalized emotional abuse, power imbalance, and female submission. Here, Hera is no longer merely the jealous and vengeful wife of Zeus — she emerges as a profoundly human figure, shaped by pain, survival strategies, and the silence imposed by divinized patriarchal structures. The author invites ...

Zeus the Might and his gang of gods are back! Join the critters as they solve the mystery of the labyrinth, in the fourth book in this hilarious modern-day take on Greek mythology! A dark land filled with shadows and strange noises. A new, sly ruler with a few tricks in store. A lack of Mutt...

Between the Lines: Discerning Truth in a Fractured Word By Charles Vance In a time when the Word is being reinterpreted, fragmented, and mystified, Between the Lines calls believers back to what is written. This groundbreaking work equips readers to discern truth not through silence, mysticism, or speculation—but through the covenant lens, multiple witnesses, and the Spirit-led clarity of Scripture itself. With bold conviction and pastoral clarity, Charles Vance exposes the modern distortions of biblical truth and the creeping influence of hidden codes, mysticism, doctrinal omission, and ...