In this episode, Jose Diaz, a PhD student in Greek New Testament studies at Andrews University and new faculty member at Sattler College, shares his journey from Mexico to the U.S., his passion for teaching biblical Greek, and how he uses second language acquisition methods to make Greek a living language for students. He also discusses the debate over Greek pronunciation, using props to teach the Lord’s Prayer, and his philosophy on blending academic rigor with personal devotion. Jose offers practical tips on how to start studying Greek and keep it as a lifelong habit, no matter where you are in your journey.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• APlus Lingua – Jose’s YouTube channel for learning Greek through songs
• Biblical Language Center – Resources and classes for learning Greek
• Biblingo – Communicative Greek language resources
• GlossaHouse – Publisher of communicative and traditional biblical language learning materials
• The Development of New Testament Greek by Chrys Caragounis
• Two Minutes a Day Biblical Language Series by Jonathan Kline

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction and Welcome
0:28 – Jose’s Background and Educational Journey
3:59 – Passion for Greek and Spiritual Connection
11:01 – Approaching Greek Pedagogy: Combining Heart and Mind
16:50 – The Lord’s Prayer in Greek: Demonstration and Explanation
24:10 – Transitioning to Modern Greek Pronunciation
32:00 – Jose’s Perspective on Learning Greek as a Living Language
39:20 – Advice for Starting and Sustaining Greek Study
47:00 – Sattler College Open House and Closing Remarks

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