__"Equips students with the necessary skills for engaging theological sources in German"__   
Every PhD student in theological and biblical studies is expected to read German, but there are surprisingly few resources to help students learn to read and translate scholarly theological works. This streamlined grammar and reader presents biblical passages and theological readings of gradually increasing difficulty. Suited for self-study or classroom use, it helps students to gain the proficiency needed for scholarly theological research.  
  
"I wish this book had been available when I was beginning my own graduate studies. It is not too simple and not too complex; it doesn't begin either at square 1 or too far around the board. Those who work through it, including advanced students and veteran scholars, will not only enhance their own linguistic competence and confidence but get better acquainted with classic texts from Amos and Matthew through Luther and Calvin to Barth and Moltmann. The excellent pedagogy--with progress checks and answers in the back--makes the book helpful for both classroom and individual study."  
--__M. Eugene Boring__, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University (emeritus)  
  
"After many years in the classroom, Thompson offers her unique pedagogical expertise to anyone wanting to learn German for theological studies. Her focus on reading comprehension and discipline-specific vocabulary equips students with the necessary skills for engaging theological sources in German. This is the book I wish I'd had when learning German!"  
--__Heather Gorman__, Johnson University  
  
"For many years, Thompson has successfully taught theological German to master's-level students, inspiring them to learn the language and use it extensively in their own research. This book marks the flowering of her skillful teaching, thoughtful reading, and deep awareness of the real needs of students. Beginning with the German Bible and moving toward representative theological texts of several periods, this volume leads the student step-by-step toward competence in reading German theological literature with understanding and appreciation. Everything has been designed with the beginner in mind, but even those who read German often will find here an excellent refresher course. Highly recommended!"  
--__Mark W. Hamilton__, Abilene Christian University

__Carolyn Roberts Thompson__ (MAT, Southwest Texas State University) has taught German for reading theological texts for over three decades at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. She was a presenter and consultant for the College Board on preparing students for the German Advanced Placement Exam and serves as copyeditor for Restoration Quarterly.

Every PhD student in theological and biblical studies is expected to read German, but there are surprisingly few resources to help students learn to read and translate scholarly theological works. This streamlined grammar and reader by an experienced teacher and German-language expert presents biblical passages and theological readings of gradually increasing difficulty. Suited for self-study or classroom use, this book helps students to gain the proficiency needed for scholarly theological research.

Written to be used in a course or for self-study, this introductory German grammar shows students how to read and translate scholarly theological works.

__Contents__ How to Get the Most from This Book  
Introduction  
__Readings__ Instructions for Readings 1-6  
1. Amos 2,1-3  
2. Amos 2,4-5  
3. Amos 2,6-7  
4. Amos 3,1-2  
5. Amos 3,13-15  
6. Amos 7,1-3  
Instructions for Readings 7-16  
7. Matthäus 7,24-27  
8. Lukas 10,25-37  
9. Matthäus 5,13-16  
10. Matthäus 8,1-4  
11. Markus 1,40-45  
12. Lukas 5,12-16  
13. Matthäus 14,13-21  
14. Markus 6,30-44  
15. Lukas 9,10b-17  
16. Johannes 6,1-15  
17. Die synoptische Frage  
18. Bethlehem  
19. Beelzebul  
20. Jeremias, Der Prophet Amos  
21. Die soziale Krise des 8. Jahrhunderts  
22. Johannes der Täufer  
23. Moltmann, Christliche Erneuerungen  
24. Bonhoeffer, „Tischgemeinschaft"  
Instructions for Readings 25-29  
25. Pneumatologie and Spiritualität  
26. Luther  
27. Calvin  
28. Zwingli  
29. Klauck, „Am Ende einer Reise"  
30. „An die Kulturwelt!"  
31. Barth, Vorwort zu Der Römerbrief  
32. Barth, Nachwort zu Schleiermacher  
33. Bonhoeffer, „Beichte und Abendmahl"  
34. Die Barmer Erklärung  
35. Ein Vortrag über Niemöller  
36. Bauer, Rechtgläubigkeit und Ketzerei im ältesten Christentum  
Instructions for Readings 37-45  
37. Glaube  
38. Theologische Themen in ihren biblischen Kontexten  
39. Moltmann, „Folgen der Nachfolge"  
40. Grillmeier, Jesus der Christus im Glauben der Kirche  
41. Barth, Der Römerbrief  
42. Paulus als Seelsorger  
43. Lohfink, Wem gilt die Bergpredigt?  
44. Lohfink, Das Vaterunser 45. Ein Lied in Frakturschrift  
__Learning Resources__ Supplementary Bible Readings  
Zahlen (Numbers)  
Reference Grammar  
Answer Key to Assignments  
Works Cited  
German-English Glossary  
Index

Thompson, Carolyn Roberts

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