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GREK 101: Introduction to Greek 1 (Hsu): Greek Texts & Translations

2025-2026

References to Texts

REFERENCES TO ANCIENT TEXTS

When citing or referring to specific passages in an ancient text, students and scholars of the classics use a standard system of references. Almost all editions and translations of these texts use the same system of divisions and numbering, so that you can use the reference to find a particular passage no matter which version of the text you are using! Being able to read this system is crucial for interacting with ancient texts as well as secondary, scholarly sources about them. 
 

Recommended Translations

Greek Texts

LOCATING GREEK TEXTS

in the library...

At Holy Cross, we organize our books using a system called Library of Congress Classification or LCC. LCC is based on the subject of the books. Each letter represents a specific subject. Each subject is broken down into more specific letter sections, each of which is further broken down into number ranges for specific topics. Most call numbers have additional  numbers and letters on the end of them, which are used to give each book a unique spot on the library shelves. 

Here are the areas where you will find editions and translations of relevant ancient texts. These are also marked on the map attached this box: 

Greek Language & Literature  -
PA3050 to PA4505

  • Collections of texts -
    PA3300 to PA3516 
     
  • Translations - 
    PA3601 to PA3681
     
  • Individual authors - 
    PA3818 to PA4505
     
  • [Byzantine and modern texts] - PA5000 to PA5660

IMPORTANT SERIES 

The library might contain dozens of editions of a particular Greek text -- but not all editions are equal! Here are some of the most prominent series of text editions that you may want to consult: 

ONLINE COLLECTIONS OF TEXTS

In addition to the resources available in Dinand Library and in the online library collections, there are many free places that you can access and search Latin and Greek texts. These can be helpful for tasks like quickly reading a passage or looking up the translation of words, and they can also be useful for projects where you need to research how often or in which places a particular Latin or Greek word is used. This box lists online resources for this purpose recommended by faculty, students, and/or librarians.