The Use of the Infinitive in Polybius Compared With the Use of the Infinitive in Biblical Greek: A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Arts and Literature in Candidacy for - Hardcover

Hamilton Ford Allen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266609732 ISBN 13: 9780266609735

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Use of the Infinitive in Polybius: a detailed, comparative study

This scholarly work examines how Polybius uses the infinitive and compares it with Biblical Greek, offering clear, evidence-based insights for readers of linguistics and classics.

Drawing on Polybius’ text and on Greek translations of Hebrew writings, the study lays out the translator’s choices and their impact on Greek usage. It foregrounds different infinitive forms, their functions, and how translation choices shape the reader’s experience of ancient Greek prose.

Readers will gain a practical guide to the infinitive in Polybius, including how the articular and simple forms are used, and how prepositions and clauses affect meaning. The work also contrasts Polybius with Biblical Greek to highlight key similarities and differences in usage and style.

• Clear definitions of the infinitive forms used by Polybius
• Examples of how the infinitive expresses purpose and other relations
• Comparison with how the infinitive appears in Genesis and other Biblical books
• Discussion of translation methods and their effect on Greek style

Ideal for readers of historical linguistics, classical philology, and translation studies who want a concise, methodical look at Greek infinitive usage in Polybius and its parallels in Biblical Greek.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266609732
• ISBN 13: 9780266609735
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 66