An update on Ossa Latinitatis Sola: The Mere Bones of Latin as of 27 September 2013.
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Ossa Update
The Director of Catholic University of America Press has overcome one of the major obstacles in preparing the typescript for publication. He has completed the initial preparation of the reading sheets, which Reginald is now reviewing for accuracy of transcription.
The Director also indicates that the copy editor may have completed a review of the text of our book by the time I meet with Reginald this coming January 2014. If so, we shall review all the changes suggested by the copy editor and communicate our responses.
Unfortunately, the Director has given no assurance that the book will be available in time for the summer programme 2014.
This wait – several years thus far – has been trying to some teachers and students of Latin including the authors.
Alternative
While awaiting the publication of the Ossa book, I recommend you consider the only chapter published to date based on Reginald’s method of teaching Latin, in which he presents:
1. the times and meanings of verbs in the indicative,
2. the principles of the subjunctive,
3. the sequence of tenses,
4. the difference between purpose and result clauses,
5. the gerund,
6. the gerundive,
7. the passive necessity formula.
The chapter is, FOSTER, R.T. – D.P. MCCARTHY, “Collectarum Latinitas” in Appreciating the Collect: An Irenic Methodology, eds. J.G. Leachman – D.P. McCarthy (Documenta rerum ecclesiasticarum instaurata. Liturgiam aestimare : Appreciating the Liturgy 1), St Michael’s Abbey Press, Farnborough Hampshire 2008, 27-56.
You may find his presentation of the Latin Language helpful for teaching and learning Latin. You may use the examples provided in the chapter, which are drawn from the short prayers called collects, as easy illustrations of the principles given, or you may provide your own examples from any and every era and author of Latin literature.
Available
Because the publisher does not have a contract with Amazon, if you try to purchase the book through Amazon.com, the price may begin around $156.00.
The book is available for UK £22.95 plus postage and handling directly from the publisher:
St Michael’s Abbey Press,
Farnborough, Hampshire,
England GU14 7NQ
UK.
It is available in the USA for US $42.00 plus postage, handling and required taxes from:
St. Benedict’s Abbey
1020 N 2nd Street
Atchison, KS 66002-1499
USA
or more easily call the Abbey Development Office direct at 1-913-360-7906.
I’ll keep you up to date on the progress of this book. You may wish to express your desire for the publication of the book to the Director of CUA Press.
Peace, Daniel
