Derek Cooper, Basics of Latin: A Grammar with Readings from the Christian Tradition Video Lectures

Logos sells Derek Cooper’s Basics of Latin: A Grammar from the Christian Tradition, published by Zondervan. However, Zondervan also sells video lectures by Dr. Cooper teaching his grammar. I would like to commend these lectures to Logos as a product they should make available to customers.

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Guy Smith

These video lectures are now available in Logos. I don’t have them yet, but I have the book and noticed the preview videos follow the text of the book extremely close. My question is, “Are the videos only a direct reading or presentation of the chapters?” I’m hopeful it’s more than him reading his book out loud. Anyone know? Thanks.

KJB1611

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1276532#Comment_1276532

The ones I have watched as I proceed through the Christian Latin college course at the FsithSaves.net website seem to be very close to the book, although not identical. You can also find a book review of the grammar there

Guy Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1276557#Comment_1276557

Thanks! Would you say it’s enough additional value to purchase? Having him pronounce the words would be helpful.

KJB1611

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1276559#Comment_1276559

It probably has some value, but it depends upon you. If you are planning to learn Latin as a self-learner, I would suggest checking out:

https://faithsaves.net/christian-latin/

and here:

https://kentbrandenburg.com/2021/10/15/derek-cooper-basics-of-latin-a-grammar-with-readings-and-exercises-from-the-christian-tradition-reviewed/

Thanks.

Guy Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1276563#Comment_1276563

Awesome! Thanks. I recently got familia romana in Logos. Combined with Basics and Duolingo it’s going well.

Guy Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1276563#Comment_1276563

Yes, I am dabbling in learning Latin as a self learner. I would like to be able to read the Latin Vulgate, Latin church fathers, and classical literature in general. I have the basics of Latin book and Familia Romana. I’ve been messing around with Duolingo, and while it certainly has helped with pronunciation and building a foundation, I know it will only take me so far.

Since I’ll be a self learning without any professor… The videos probably do make sense to have a guide and help with pronunciation. I don’t see it is something I ever want to speak in conversation, but to be able to read old Latin literature and simply the benefits of growing in language acquisition is wonderful. I didn’t receive a classical education growing up and this seems like a good way to get some that for myself.

Who knows, I may decide to use Latin foundations to learn a Romance language.