Appian is pretty cool. So are the documentary papyri. Let's see how they use ἰσχύω+infinitive compared to the New Testament.
Revisiting ἰσχύω+infinitive: The literary koine & documentary papyri
Against monosemy: The complete series
This is the entirety of my series of discussion of Charles Ruhl's (1989) monograph On monosemy.
We're welcoming Old School Script into the fold.
Passing Grammar Notes: Perfects & Persistent Situations
It is sort of taken as a given in grammars that the perfects in these two languages are different, but there is surprisingly little discussion of exactly what that means or how they are different.
We're looking toward 2019 and have exciting plans for the future of Koine-Greek.com. First up is the addition of a few more contributors to the site. In conjunction to that, we're considering adding a Hebrew language corner, though the primary focus will continue to be Greek. We're hopefully going to have more book reviews We... Continue Reading →
Against Monosemy, pt 6: Using Ruhl (1989) in language description
There are bits to be salvaged from Ruhl (1989), perhaps, but it might be easier to start elsewhere entirely.
Against monosemy, pt 5: The methodological gap
I fully acknowledge there is certainly an appeal for monosemy as a theoretical construct. The ability to schematize all usages or senses within a single abstract sense does indeed simplified and elegant semantic theory. Such a theory is an attractive prospect for all linguists.
Against monosemy, pt 4: Moving Greek letters
Generative grammar has moved on from its old theories about syntax. Can we please do the same with their semantic theories, too?
Against monosemy, pt 3: The ideal speaker-listener
We're getting over the peak and headed toward the end. The practical take away is coming.
