There's so much good in this article on language & civilisation by @CLeslieMP that it's impossible to pick out a line http://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2014/12/charlotte-leslie-mp-in-praise-of-latin.html …
@WalkerMarcus I learned Greek in the first 2 terms of university.Quickly learned but also first to leave my memory sadly.Loved Homeric Greek
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@CLeslieMP I (rather pretentiously, I know!) try to follow the Greek NT at Morning Prayer - at least keeps my hand in the game.
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@WalkerMarcus it's good to do! I should be that disciplined! -
@CLeslieMP The best thing is the ripple of excitement when reading something beautiful, eg John 1, and feeling the power of the original
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@WalkerMarcus absolutely. And the depth of meaning contained in 'λογοσ' that is so much more than just 'word' ! -
@CLeslieMP did you know that Erasmus toyed with the idea of translating it 'sermo' not 'verbum'?
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