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The classic, single–volume introductory Latin textbook, introduced in 1956 and still the bestselling and most highly regarded textbook of its kind.

Wheelock's Latin, sixth edition, revised, has all the features that have made it the best–selling single–volume beginning Latin textbook, many of them revised and expanded:

o 40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors

o Self–tutorial exercises with an answer key for independent study

o An extensive English–Latin/ Latin–English vocabulary section

o A rich selection of original Latin readings –– unlike other textbooks which contain primarily made–up Latin texts

o Etymological aids

Also includes maps of the Mediterranean, Italy and the Aegean area, as well as numerous photographs illustrating aspects of classical culture, mythology, and historical and literary figures presented in the chapter readings.

o The leading self–tutorial Latin program. Also great for college and accelerated high school courses.

o Wheelock's Latin is the top–selling Latin reference in the US.

o Interest and enrolments in Latin have been steadily rising in the U.S. for the past 20 years. One–half million people are currently enrolled in Latin classes, and at least 10,000 teachers, professors and graduate assistants are teaching the language in America.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateOct 12, 2010
ISBN9780062016560
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Wheelock's Latin, 6th Edition Revised
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Frederic M. Wheelock

Frederic M. Wheelock (1902-1987) received the A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University. His long and distinguished teaching career included appointments at Haverford College, Harvard University, the College of the City of New York, Brooklyn College, Cazenovia Junior College (where he served as Dean), the Darrow School for Boys (New Lebanon, NY), the University of Toledo (from which he retired as full Professor in 1968), and a visiting professorship at Florida Presbyterian (now Eckert) College. He published a number of articles and reviews in the fields of textual criticism, palaeography, and the study of Latin; in addition to Wheelock's Latin (previously titled Latin: An Introductory Course Based on Ancient Authors), his books include Latin Literature: A Book of Readings and Quintilian as Educator (trans. H. E. Butler; introd. and notes by Prof. Wheelock). Professor Wheelock was a member of the American Classical League, the American Philological Association, and the Classical Association of the Atlantic States.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I enjoyed this book, and some of my favorites quotes include:
    "Christianity has not so much been tried and found wanting, as it has been found difficult and left untried." G. K. Chesterton

    "to think that following Jesus consists of loving our enemies...while living the rest of our lives just as everyone around us" DallasWillard

    "'teaching them to do all things whatsoever I have commanded you' the Great Omission from the Great Commission" Dallas Willard
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Willard provides us with an overview of Christian discipleship, coming at it from various angles. The reason we practice spiritual disciplines is no different than the reason an athlete trains and practices. We use disciplines to train ourselves so that our connection with God is established and maintained and so that living in the way of Christ comes naturally (automatically?) as we go about our lives.Willard's view of discipleship is wise in that he emphasizes the need to address the whole person -- mind, body and spirit -- in the path of discipleship. He avoids the tendencies of some to reduce Christian discipleship to mere training of the mind. This has been a tendency of mine anyhow and I found his more broad emphasis to be helpful.There is a discussion regarding various specific disciplines. They are divided up between disciplines of abstinence and disciplines of engagement. Each gets a brief description with recommendations regarding their use.Willard is known for his sometimes dry writing style and it certainly comes through in this work. I say this because the chapter titled "Is Poverty Spiritual?" near the end of the book is easily worth the price of the book on it's own. If you find yourself getting bogged down in the middle of the book, skip ahead to this chapter.Overall this is a helpful work for those looking for an overview of spiritual disciplines and how they are helpful and even necessary in the maintenance and growth of Christian faith and discipleship.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I love this book! I've taken Latin in several different settings, with a variety of curriculums, and this book is by far the best. The approach is intuitive and easy to grasp, and the lessons build on each other at a great pace for learning and retention. I rented the copy I've used this past semester, but I'm contemplating purchasing my own copy for future reference.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The second book I've read now by Dallas Willard, the first being The Divine Conspiracy. He continues to bring fresh perspective, this time in dealing with the spiritual disciplines.Key quote = “We have one realistic hope for dealing with the world’s problems. And that is the person and gospel of Jesus Christ, living here and now, in people who are his by total identification found through the spiritual disciplines. Why? This faith and discipline yields a new humanity.”
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Excellent for in-depth discussion. Not "easy reading" but meaningful and foundational to serious study of spiritual disciplines.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    In his preface, Willard says that "this book is a plea for the Christian community to place the disciplines for the spiritual life at the heart of the gospel." That is, to be a Christian is more than merely believing and confessing a set of propositions about God, Jesus, and salvation; it is to be like Jesus and to practice the righteousness he requires. Willard indicts the church in America for failing to help believers actually become like Jesus in thought, word, and deed. Christians need explicit training in how to express in their bodies the essence of Christlikeness in the moment-by-moment of each day through the practice of spiritual disciplines. Willard provides clear definitions of several of the classic disciplines, benefits they can bring to a church and individual believers, and practical ways of doing them. He devotes a substantial chapter to the question of poverty as a spiritual discipline, asking the question, "Is Poverty Spiritual?" One thing Willard does well in all his writing is provoke critical self-examination without laying on a guilt trip. The result is often (at least for me) either repentance, spiritual enlightenment or both. The book contains chapter endnotes, a full bibliography, and name, subject, and scripture indices.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I need to give this book a second shot. I gave up half way through last time and I'm not sure if it's because I'm a bad Christian or if it was just bad timing. I just found it dry and uninspiring. Maybe I was just expecting something else.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is a good introductio to Christian Spiritual disciplines; amazingly alliterated and all beginning with "D"!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    While I certainly believe that there was much good in this book and it deserved the renown that it got at the time, I believe there are much better books that are done on these sorts of topics. Although it may have been a precursor to the aforementioned books, I believe that it was less focused. Overall, though, I think there's much wisdom in it and I probably just should have read a different book of his first.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    If the number of copies a person has of the same book is any indication, I probably should have given Wheelock 5 stars. I have 3 copies (one for home, one for my carrel and an extra!) I do have a personal fondness for Wheelock since it is the book I learned Latin with. I use it all the time when translating to look up grammar tid bits because I find it easy to use since I have worked with it for so long. I only rated it four stars because if I had never used it, however, I probably wouldn't like it as much. When I need it, I find the index to be not very useful. Since this a popular teach yourself textbook for Latin, I wish some of the exercises had answers in the back. I translate the sentences sometimes as a refresher, and being out of school I never have anyone to ask if I have a question, so translations to check against would be useful.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    After probably 2 years, I finally finished. Thought provoking and encouraging dissertation about how to live more like Christ. I've got a long way to go.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    If Dallas wrote it you should read it. Some say Chapter 2 is worth the price of the book.