A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin
by John F. Collins
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The chief aim of this primer is to give the student, within one year of study, the ability to read ecclesiastical Latin. Collins includes the Latin of Jerome's Bible, of canon law, of the liturgy and papal bulls, of scholastic philosophers, and of the Ambrosian hymns, providing a survey of texts from the fourth century through the Middle Ages. An "Answer Key" to this edition is now available. Please see An Answer Key to A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin, prepared by John Dunlap.Tags
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Solid introduction to ecclesiastical Latin, though I think better to work through as part of a class rather than by yourself. The various grammatical terms used are quite technical, often used more in American than UK/Irish situations, and thus I needed to work very carefully to make sure that I was keeping everything separated in my head. Lots of sample exercises and extracts, though, which are helpful.
Great primer on learning the language of the Catholic Church. However, there aren't enough exercises to practice the material. I would love to see a workbook to accompany this text.
An excellent and methodical presentation of grammar and exercises.
Solid introduction to ecclesiastical Latin, though I think better to work through as part of a class rather than by yourself. The various grammatical terms used are quite technical, often used more in American than UK/Irish situations, and thus I needed to work very carefully to make sure that I was keeping everything separated in my head. Lots of sample exercises and extracts, though, which are helpful
Solid introduction to ecclesiastical Latin, though I think better to work through as part of a class rather than by yourself. The various grammatical terms used are quite technical, often used more in American than UK/Irish situations, and thus I needed to work very carefully to make sure that I was keeping everything separated in my head. Lots of sample exercises and extracts, though, which are helpful
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- Canonical title
- A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin
- Original title
- A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin
- Original publication date
- 1985
- First words
- The alphabet used to record ecclesiastical latin is the same as that used for English, except for the absence of k and w.
- Original language
- English; Latin
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- English
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- ISBNs
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