M. Fred Haltom
- I looked at several of these books being offered. They present outdated and just plain incorrect understandings of the culture and nature of Judaism in the first century (such as the two Judaism theory). Most of these resources are so influenced by 19th century German modernism that most current scholars will find little help in them. But if you're interested in the history of interpretation and the assumptions used by BDAG lexicographers, you may find some value in them.
- Thanks, this was my impression too. Also puzzling is, how do THESE works (Dalman excepted, maybe others) provide relevant lexical information for the BDAG? Sure, maybe the books are cited in an article or two, but will this really expand one's understanding of BDAG?
- My guess is if we don't have these works in hand than the question "how do THESE works provide relevant lexical information for the BDAG?" is impossible to answer, which is why I'm bidding on the set. If BDAG is in places based on "old and just plain incorrect understandings" I would want to be able to check that and see if I need to adjust my appraisal of BDAG's lexicography as needed. Otherwise I stuck with just trying to divine a footnote number.
- I've used Lampe's lexicon for years and have found only minimal help in it beyond BDAG. But I consider it a must have item in a Greek professor's library.
- I wish Logos would carry David Lamb's book "God Behaving Badly" as a stand along product.
