Can anyone here recommend a good book on the use/nature and or evolution of the Greek language from Alexander to the Byzantine era?
Thanks.
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History of the Koine Language
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Re: History of the Koine Language
You may have to settle for a more comprehensive history of ancient Greek overall, with chapters dedicated to Koine. There are lots of books outlining the development of Greek, say, from Homeric or Mycenaean times up through late antiquity. I do not have any specific recommendations, though, since I have done no more than to skim any of them.
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Shame. I would really like a better understanding of the Koine language.Ben C. Smith wrote: ↑Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:30 amYou may have to settle for a more comprehensive history of ancient Greek overall, with chapters dedicated to Koine. There are lots of books outlining the development of Greek, say, from Homeric or Mycenaean times up through late antiquity. I do not have any specific recommendations, though, since I have done no more than to skim any of them.
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Well, maybe try some of those broader treatments and scan the Koine chapters for footnotes; maybe they will point to books more dedicated to Koine on its own.
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Standard practice.Ben C. Smith wrote: ↑Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:50 am Well, maybe try some of those broader treatments and scan the Koine chapters for footnotes; maybe they will point to books more dedicated to Koine on its own.
Maybe I'll get lucky.
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