December 15, 2021 // The Biblical Languages Podcast

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer discuss the role of exegesis in studying biblical Greek and Hebrew, and how different pedagogical approaches do or do not prepare us for exegesis.
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Show notes
SLA research mentioned in this episode:
- "Why are poor comprehenders inefficient searchers? An investigation into the effects of text representation and spatial memory on the ability to locate information in text." Giulia Cataldo, M., & Oakhill, J. (2000)
- "Sensitivity to syntactic and semantic cues in good and poor comprehenders." Isakson, R. L., & Miller, J. W. (1976)
- "How Does Extensive Reading Help Japanese EFL Learners Develop Grammatical Knowledge and Reading Fluency?" Kiyomi Yoshizawa (2018)
Where to listen
Listen to the full episode, share your feedback, and let us know topics you'd like to hear on future episodes!
December 15, 2021 // The Biblical Languages Podcast

Show notes
SLA research mentioned in this episode:
- "Why are poor comprehenders inefficient searchers? An investigation into the effects of text representation and spatial memory on the ability to locate information in text." Giulia Cataldo, M., & Oakhill, J. (2000)
- "Sensitivity to syntactic and semantic cues in good and poor comprehenders." Isakson, R. L., & Miller, J. W. (1976)
- "How Does Extensive Reading Help Japanese EFL Learners Develop Grammatical Knowledge and Reading Fluency?" Kiyomi Yoshizawa (2018)
Where to listen
Listen to the full episode, share your feedback, and let us know topics you'd like to hear on future episodes!

The Biblical Languages Podcast hosts discussions and interviews related to learning the biblical languages and issues relevant to biblical exegesis. Episodes cover topics in 4 major categories: language acquisition, linguistics, cultural backgrounds, and exegesis.
Listen & subscribe here: https://biblingo.org/podcast/

The Biblical Languages Podcast hosts discussions and interviews related to learning the biblical languages and issues relevant to biblical exegesis. Episodes cover topics in 4 major categories: language acquisition, linguistics, cultural backgrounds, and exegesis.
Listen & subscribe here: https://biblingo.org/podcast/
Recent Posts
- Speaking Ancient Languages, Translating vs. Glossing, and Explicit Grammar
- Grammar-Translation, Communicative Approaches, and Ancient Languages
- The VS vs. SV Debate in Biblical Hebrew (Part 4 of Word Order)
- How to Pass a Hebrew (or Greek) Competency Exam with Teresa Kovac
- Copula and Existential Clauses in Biblical Hebrew with Daniel Wilson (Part 3 of Word Order)