Kirk M. Summers

Basics of Latin

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Kudos to Dr. Cooper for accomplishing something never done before: an introduction to Latin grounded in the writings of the Western Fathers, Roman Catholics, and Protestants alike. Derek Cooper has created a beautifully written and conceived textbook that teaches the language in articulate, innovative, and relatable ways to those interested in its Christian expression. He takes nothing for granted, instead teaching from the ground up while avoiding intimidating technicalities. Students will find this book a pleasure to work through. In addition to the lucid grammatical explanations, numerous historical tidbits, anecdotes, and etymologies adorn the book and will sweep the students along a journey of the first sixteen hundred years of church history. This textbook will undoubtedly find its way into many Christian high schools, and rightfully so, but it is also suitable for college students and self-learners.”