--- product_id: 267288084 title: "The Cambridge Greek Lexicon 2 Volume Hardback Set" price: "€ 119.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/267288084-the-cambridge-greek-lexicon-2-volume-hardback-set store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Cambridge Greek Lexicon 2 Volume Hardback Set **Price:** € 119.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cambridge Greek Lexicon 2 Volume Hardback Set - **How much does it cost?** € 119.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/267288084-the-cambridge-greek-lexicon-2-volume-hardback-set) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Cambridge Greek Lexicon 2 Volume Hardback Set: 9780521826808: Faculty of Classics, Diggle, James: Books Review: Great new dictionary from Greek. Apparently difficult to ship. - As a former Classics undergraduate, and someone who continues to read Greek and Latin on a regular basis, this book is perfect for someone like me. Reviewers have said this will not replace LSJ. In general, that is true. But for me specially, in my house, it will most certainly replace LSJ. (Anybody want to buy a used copy?) LSJ is jam-packed full of information that will lead you down a fascinating rabbit-hole (if that's where you want to go), but it's packed so tightly that it's difficult to read, and difficult to scan through an entry to find what you are looking for. This book solves that problem with extremely readable, well-organized, easy-to-decipher entries. It is as complete and comprehensive as LSJ, but does not include very many citations. In lieu of citations, it looks like they opted for clarity. And I'm ok with that. That said, you might want to think twice about ordering it from desertcart, because they do not pack/ship it correctly. I received damaged copies twice. The huge, two-volume box-set sits loose in a cardboard box, bumbling and jumbling around across the nation's great highways. I would recommend they put some bubble wrap around it, but I fear the people who need to know won't see this. As a contrast, we ordered a new shower mat which arrived the same day. A simple rubber mat with suction cups on the bottom. It was in a long box, rolled up and completely ensconced with those plastic air pockets protecting it from every side. Go figure. 🤷 Review: First glance review - I am glad to have a Greek lexicon with a more contemporary perspective. I am a a little disappointed in the range of sources. It is not a deal breaker. My interest is post middle platonists, that is to say neo-platonism and Greek magic papyri. I guess you could say awkwardly later Greek writers writing classical Greek which takes various forms; I realize PGM's Greek is not classical, but it does expose many classical Greek "sentiments". For that I still rely on the LSJ and Socrates's Byzantine Greek lexicons, but I am tempted to try reading though the Victorian fog that pervades the LSJ. I think think this lexicon will help in that endeavor. I am less interested in Greek, eastern, and Greco-Roman Christianity per se, but cannot completely ignore those sources. In any event, I cannot but reccomened this lexicon. The design format is clear and easy, the type is sharp, margins are good, good introduction; overall eminently readable . My only suggestion would be I think it might be better served with thumb indexes. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #196,764 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #383 in Foreign Language Instruction (Books) #44,043 in Religion & Spirituality (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (259) | | Dimensions | 7.8 x 3.8 x 10.1 inches | | Edition | New | | ISBN-10 | 0521826802 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0521826808 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 1570 pages | | Publication date | July 8, 2021 | | Publisher | Cambridge University Press | ## Images ![The Cambridge Greek Lexicon 2 Volume Hardback Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-y7mEGV+S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great new dictionary from Greek. Apparently difficult to ship. *by 8***S on August 10, 2021* As a former Classics undergraduate, and someone who continues to read Greek and Latin on a regular basis, this book is perfect for someone like me. Reviewers have said this will not replace LSJ. In general, that is true. But for me specially, in my house, it will most certainly replace LSJ. (Anybody want to buy a used copy?) LSJ is jam-packed full of information that will lead you down a fascinating rabbit-hole (if that's where you want to go), but it's packed so tightly that it's difficult to read, and difficult to scan through an entry to find what you are looking for. This book solves that problem with extremely readable, well-organized, easy-to-decipher entries. It is as complete and comprehensive as LSJ, but does not include very many citations. In lieu of citations, it looks like they opted for clarity. And I'm ok with that. That said, you might want to think twice about ordering it from Amazon, because they do not pack/ship it correctly. I received damaged copies twice. The huge, two-volume box-set sits loose in a cardboard box, bumbling and jumbling around across the nation's great highways. I would recommend they put some bubble wrap around it, but I fear the people who need to know won't see this. As a contrast, we ordered a new shower mat which arrived the same day. A simple rubber mat with suction cups on the bottom. It was in a long box, rolled up and completely ensconced with those plastic air pockets protecting it from every side. Go figure. 🤷 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First glance review *by G***S on July 14, 2021* I am glad to have a Greek lexicon with a more contemporary perspective. I am a a little disappointed in the range of sources. It is not a deal breaker. My interest is post middle platonists, that is to say neo-platonism and Greek magic papyri. I guess you could say awkwardly later Greek writers writing classical Greek which takes various forms; I realize PGM's Greek is not classical, but it does expose many classical Greek "sentiments". For that I still rely on the LSJ and Socrates's Byzantine Greek lexicons, but I am tempted to try reading though the Victorian fog that pervades the LSJ. I think think this lexicon will help in that endeavor. I am less interested in Greek, eastern, and Greco-Roman Christianity per se, but cannot completely ignore those sources. In any event, I cannot but reccomened this lexicon. The design format is clear and easy, the type is sharp, margins are good, good introduction; overall eminently readable . My only suggestion would be I think it might be better served with thumb indexes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pros and one con *by H***R on March 6, 2022* I really like the way this lexicon was printed; for some reason it is very easy on the eyes. Also, the paper is a nice thickness and appears to be of good quality. I especially like the way the definitions are laid out; I have LSJ and also the new Brill, but I find myself going to the Cambridge simply because it is very easy to go through the definitions the specific way it presents them. In addition, the price is very good and will make this a popular lexicon. So, what is the con? The Cambridge, while of considerable size, is not as complete as LSJ; I have found words in LSJ that are not in the Cambridge. The Brill is more complete and sometimes has entries for words not even in LSJ, but overall, LSJ seems to be a more complete dictionary. But I would recommend owning both the Cambridge and the Brill, if you can afford them (LSJ is of course online). While I still see LSJ as an extraordinary lexicon, both of these other dictionaries often give different nuances to words that are helpful when translating. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Cambridge Greek Lexicon 2 Volume Hardback Set - The Cambridge Grammar of Classical Greek --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/267288084-the-cambridge-greek-lexicon-2-volume-hardback-set](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/267288084-the-cambridge-greek-lexicon-2-volume-hardback-set) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*