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Words of Delight(2nd Edition)
A Literary Introduction to the Bible
by Leland Ryken, Leland Wilhoit
Paperback, 538 Pages, Published 1993 by Baker Academic
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-7769-2, ISBN: 0-8010-7769-9

"In this introduction to Scripture, Leland Ryken organizes biblical passages into literary genres including narratives, poetry, proverbs, and drama, demonstrating that knowledge of a genre's characteristics enriches one's understanding of individual passages. Ryken offers a volume brimming over with wonderful insights into Old and New Testament books and passages--insights that have escaped most traditional commentators."






Culture in Christian Perspective(1st Edition)
A Door to Understanding and Enjoying the Arts (Critical Concern Book)
by Leland Ryken
Hardcover, 283 Pages, Published 1986 by Multnomah Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-88070-115-0, ISBN: 0-88070-115-3

"Culture in Christian Perspective: A Door to Understanding and Enjoying the Arts (Critical Concern Book)"






A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible(1st Edition)
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4114-8, ISBN: 1-4335-4114-9

"To truly understand God’s Word, we must know both what it says (content) and how it says it (form). This accessible guide features over 250 alphabetically arranged entries explaining common literary forms found in the Bible. Each entry contains a succinct definition, helpful illustrations, and a representative list of passages where that particular literary form is present. More than merely a dictionary, this indispensable resource wi ..."






Pastors in the Classics(1st Edition)
Timeless Lessons on Life and Ministry from World Literature
by Leland Ryken, Todd A. Wilson, Philip Graham Ryken, Philip Ryken, Leland Wilhoit, Todd Ryken Wilson
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2012 by Baker Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-7197-3, ISBN: 0-8010-7197-6

"Throughout the history of English literature, church ministers have figured prominently in novels, plays, morality tales, and even poetry. Pastors in the Classics is a unique, unprecedented collection of relevant literary masterpieces in which the pastor's experience is a major part of the story. Part 1 is a reader's guide to twelve important classics written over four centuries and covering seven different nationalities. Each chapter n ..."






Worldly Saints
The Puritans As They Really Were
by Dr. Leland Ryken, J. I. Packer
Paperback, 281 Pages, Published 1990 by Zondervan
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-32501-7, ISBN: 0-310-32501-3






The apocalyptic vision in Paradise lost(1st Edition)
by Leland Ryken
Hardcover, 239 Pages, Published 1970 by Cornell University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8014-0546-4, ISBN: 0-8014-0546-7

"Other studies concerned with the relation of Milton's Paradise to traditional descriptions include these: Grant McColley, ... 128-157; Mary Irma Corcoran, Milton's Paradise with Reference to the Hexameral Background (Washington, D.C., 1945); ..."






The Legacy of the King James Bible(1st Edition)
Celebrating 400 Years of the Most Influential English Translation
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2011 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-1388-6, ISBN: 1-4335-1388-9






40 Favorite Hymns on the Christian Life
A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning
by Leland Ryken
Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2019 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-62995-617-6, ISBN: 1-62995-617-1

"We treasure hymns for their messages of comfort or conviction or for their associations with beloved believers and meaningful events. But many hymns are also powerful works of devotional poetry—displaying levels of artistry that we easily miss when we are simply singing through them.This anthology of great hymns invites us to experience these works as poems—to slow down and savor their well-turned phrases, their surprising metaphors, an ..."






Homer's The Odyssey(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2616-9, ISBN: 1-4335-2616-6

"We’ve all heard about the classics and assume they’re great. Some of us have even read them on our own. But for those of us who remain a bit intimidated or simply want to get more out of our reading, Crossway’s Christian Guides to the Classics are here to help. In these short guidebooks, popular professor, author, and literary expert Leland Ryken takes you through some of the greatest literature in history while answering your question ..."






The Christian Imagination(Updated)
The Practice of Faith in Literature and Writing (Writers' Palette Book)
by Dr Leland Ryken, Leland Ryken
Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2002 by Shaw Books
Unabridged
ISBN-13: 978-0-87788-123-0, ISBN: 0-87788-123-5

"The Christian Imagination is an exceptional exploration of Christian belief, imagination, reading, and writing. Leland Ryken has collected essays and excerpts, long and short--nearly 500 pages' worth--all devoted (some more directly than others) to "thinking Christianly about literature." Contributors including J.R.R. Tolkien, Madeleine L'Engle, Flannery O'Connor, and T.S. Eliot discuss such topics as a Christian philosophy of literatur ..."






A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible(Updated)
by Dr Tremper Longman Iii, Dr Leland Ryken, Leland Ryken
Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 1999 by Zondervan Academic
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-23078-6, ISBN: 0-310-23078-0

"The Editors Leland Ryken Wheaton College (Illinois) Tremper Longman III Westminster Theological Seminary The Authors Fredrick Buechner Novelist John Sailhamer Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Wilson G. Baroody (deceased) Arizona State University William F. Gentrup Arizona State University Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis Indiana University Willard Van Antwerpen Indiana University Nancy Tischler The Pennsylvania Stat ..."






A Reader's Guide Through the Wardrobe(1st Edition)
Exploring C. S. Lewis's Classic Story
by Dr Leland Ryken, Marjorie Lamp Mead
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2005 by Ivp Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-3289-7, ISBN: 0-8308-3289-0






40 Favorite Hymns for the Christian Year
A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning
by Leland Ryken
Hardcover, Published 2020 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-62995-793-7, ISBN: 1-62995-793-3

""We sometimes overlook the artistry of Christmas carols and other seasonal hymns. Leland Ryken's historical background and literary analysis shows these songs to be powerful works of devotional poetry"--"






Words of Life
A Literary Introduction to the New Testament
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2019 by Wipf & Stock Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-5326-8630-6, ISBN: 1-5326-8630-7

"Books on the bible as literature neglect the New Testament. The author of Words of Delight: A Literary Introduction to the Bible devotes this companion volume, Words of Life, to the principle that literary approaches are as important for understanding the New Testament as they are for comprehending the Old. The result is a volume brimming over with insights into New Testament books and passages, insights that have escaped most tradition ..."






Words of Life
A Literary Introduction to the New Testament
by Leland Ryken
Hardcover, 184 Pages, Published 2019 by Wipf & Stock Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-5326-8631-3, ISBN: 1-5326-8631-5

"Books on the bible as literature neglect the New Testament. The author of Words of Delight: A Literary Introduction to the Bible devotes this companion volume, Words of Life, to the principle that literary approaches are as important for understanding the New Testament as they are for comprehending the Old. The result is a volume brimming over with insights into New Testament books and passages, insights that have escaped most tradition ..."






Redeeming the Time(1st Edition)
A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure
by Dr Leland Ryken, Baker Books, Leland Wilhoit
Paperback, 301 Pages, Published 1995 by Baker Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-5169-2, ISBN: 0-8010-5169-X






Work and Leisure in Christian Perspective
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1990 by Inter-Varsity Press
Import
ISBN-13: 978-0-85110-683-0, ISBN: 0-85110-683-8






Effective Bible Teaching
by Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Jim Wilhoit
Paperback, 258 Pages, Published 1988 by Baker Academic
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-9685-3, ISBN: 0-8010-9685-5

"Wilhoit and Ryken show you how to master a biblical text and discover its relevance to everyday living. They demonstrate how to detect and develop the "big idea" of each passage and to allow the text itself to suggest creative teaching methods. Teachers will learn to improve classroom skills, stimulate class discussion, motivate students, and use their imaginations."






On Reading Well(1st Edition)
Finding the Good Life through Great Books
by Karen Swallow Prior, Leland Ryken, Dr Leland Ryken
Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2018 by Brazos Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-58743-396-2, ISBN: 1-58743-396-6

"★ Publishers Weekly starred reviewA Best Book of 2018 in Religion, Publishers WeeklyReading great literature well has the power to cultivate virtue. Great literature increases knowledge of and desire for the good life by showing readers what virtue looks like and where vice leads. It is not just what one reads but how one reads that cultivates virtue. Reading good literature well requires one to practice numerous virtues, such as patien ..."






Realms of Gold
The Classics in Christian Perspective (Wheaton Literary Series)
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2000 by Shaw Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-87788-717-1, ISBN: 0-87788-717-9

"These beautifully produced volumes feature prose and poetry of high literary, academic, and artistic merit, written by and about Christian artists of significant stature."






J. I. Packer(1st Edition)
An Evangelical Life
by Dr Leland Ryken, Dr J. I. Packer Dr, Leland Ryken
Hardcover, 432 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4252-7, ISBN: 1-4335-4252-8

"For the last 60 years, J. I. Packer has exerted a steady and remarkable influence on evangelical theology and practice. His many books, articles, and lectures have shaped entire generations of Christians, helping elevate their view of God and enliven their love for God. In this new biography, well-known scholar Leland Ryken provides readers with a compelling overview of Packer’s interesting life and influential legacy. Exploring his chi ..."






Understanding Scripture(Updated)
An Overview of the Bible's Origin, Reliability, and Meaning
by Wayne Grudem, John Piper, David Powlison, Dan Doriani, John Hannah, Paul Wegner, Roger Beckwith, C. John Collins, Thomas R. Schreiner, R. Kent Hughes, Dr Leland Ryken, Peter J. Gentry, J. I. Packer, John D. Currid, Daniel B. Wallace, David Alan Black, Dr David Chapman, Peter J. Williams, Charles E. Hill, Dr Vern S. Poythress, Leland Ryken, David Chapman, Vern Sheridan Poythress, Jane Doe
Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2012 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2999-3, ISBN: 1-4335-2999-8

"Why is the Bible trustworthy? Does archaeology confirm what the Bible says? How do I interpret the Bible?The Bible is the most important book in the world. But questions like these puzzle believers and unbelievers alike. Editors and scholars Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, and Thomas Schreiner recognize the challenge we all face and offer this volume to help us properly understand the Bible.Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, ..."






Literature of the Bible
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 1980 by Zondervan
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-32411-9, ISBN: 0-310-32411-4

"Paperback ~ condition downgraded to Very Good due to minor edge wear ~ fast handling and shipping (usually in 1 business day) from Florida USA ~ USPS tracking within the USA ~ international and domestic rates ~ customer satisfaction guaranteed or money back ~ return policy."






A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible
by Leland Ryken, Tremper Longman Iii
Hardcover, 528 Pages, Published 1993 by Zondervan
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-51830-3, ISBN: 0-310-51830-X

"This collection of essays has various authors, both biblical and literary scholars, addressing either a general topic dealing with the Bible as literature or a specific book or genre of the Bible."

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