If "Few of them know Greek", the language I suppose, how can they be Greek scholars? Always rely on translations? Maybe I'm reading Mr. Shaw out of context.
I can't say for sure, sir, as I've not read Shaw, but I suspect what he means is that Greek is a much easier language to profess knowledge of than to actually know.
If "Few of them know Greek", the language I suppose, how can they be Greek scholars? Always rely on translations? Maybe I'm reading Mr. Shaw out of context.
ReplyDeleteI can't say for sure, sir, as I've not read Shaw, but I suspect what he means is that Greek is a much easier language to profess knowledge of than to actually know.
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