Which Latin — does it make any difference?

by | Classical Education, Latin | 2 comments

Why do you recommend Classical Latin over Ecclesiastical Latin – since the Latin Vulgate is written in Ecclesiastical? I would love to know because I am planning ahead… –Amy

Ecclesiastical Latin vs Classical Latin just refers to the pronunciation of the words, not to the grammar. In the past we have preferred the Classical pronunciation — when we were young and picky. Now that I am old and find that there are more important things to worry about, I will say it doesn’t matter one bit which you choose. –Laurie Bluedorn

2 Comments

  1. Alisia Williams

    Thank you for sharing this letter and your reply. Do you still prefer Artes Latinae above other Latin programs?

    Thank you,
    Alisia

    Reply
    • LaurieBluedorn

      Yes, that’s the one I recommend. I think it’s the best self-teaching course.

      Reply

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