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Understanding English Bible Translation(1st Edition)
The Case for an Essentially Literal Approach
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2009 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-0279-8, ISBN: 1-4335-0279-8

"From the KJV to the NIV, NLT, ESV, and beyond, English Bible translations have never been as plentiful as they are today. This proliferation has also brought confusion regarding translation differences and reliability. This book brings clarity to the issues and makes a strong case for an essentially literal approach. Taking into account the latest developments in Bible translation, Leland Ryken expertly clarifies the issues that underli ..."

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

"Step inside the wardrobe. . . . You may be surprised at what you find. In C. S. Lewis's classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund discover Narnia for the first time, precariously navigating their way through the unpredictable, enchanted world where beavers talk, a Witch turns people to stone, and a Lion rules as King. For decades their adventure has captivated the imagination of both children and adu ..."

The Literary Study Bible(1st Edition)
ESV - English Standard Version
by Dr Leland Ryken, Philip Graham Ryken, Esv Crossway, Holy Bible
Hardcover, 1,952 Pages, Published 2007 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-808-8, ISBN: 1-58134-808-8

"Combining thousands of insightful notes with the complete ESV Bible text, the ESV Literary Study Bible helps readers understand God's Word more fully, in all its richness and beauty. It highlights the Bible's storylines, complex characters, historical settings, literary genres, motifs, theological themes, imagery, and important terms, making the Bible come alive with greater clarity and impact. This one-of-a-kind study Bible is an indis ..."

Dickens's "Great Expectations"(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3459-1, ISBN: 1-4335-3459-2

"All of us hear about the classics and we assume they're great, but many of us are too intimidated to read them on our own. Crossway's Christian Guides to the Classics series is designed to help readers enjoy the greatest literature in history with the aid of a gifted teacher to answer questions along the way. Popular professor, author, and literary expert Leland Ryken situates each work in its cultural context, incorporates published cr ..."

Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2608-4, ISBN: 1-4335-2608-5

"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 questions ..."

Shakespeare's Macbeth(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2612-1, ISBN: 1-4335-2612-3

"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 questions ..."

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

"英語 / Originally published in 1611, the King James Bible (KJB) remains the most recognizable piece of literature in the English-speaking world today. For over three centuries, it served as the standard English Bible and has, as such, exerted unparalleled influence on English and American culture in nearly every sphere—including education, law, literature, government, art, science, and religion. The Legacy of the King James Bible honors t ..."

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 ..."

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

"A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure Leland Ryken. 88 Lessons from History Medieval Asceticism The Middle Ages produced little theorizing about leisure, but one development is important to my attempt later to integrate leisure with Christianity. I noted in an earlier chapter that leisure presupposes the legitimacy of pleasure. Aristotle, in fact, discussed leisure as part of the human quest for happiness, which he regarded as t ..."

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 ..."

Milton's Paradise Lost(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2620-6, ISBN: 1-4335-2620-4

Preach the Word(1st Edition)
Essays on Expository Preaching: In Honor of R. Kent Hughes
by Dr Leland Ryken, Todd A. Wilson, Contributor-Wayne Grudem, Contributor-John Macarthur, Contributor-Bruce Winter, Contributor-Duane Litfin, Contributor-David Jackman, Contributor-Wallace Benn, Contributor-Peter Jensen, Contributor-Jon Dennis, Contributor-Randy Gruendyke, D. A. Carson, Paul R. House, J. I. Packer, Phillip D. Jensen, Philip Graham Ryken, David R. Helm
Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2007 by Crossway Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-926-9, ISBN: 1-58134-926-2

"For more than forty years, pastor R. Kent Hughes has shared thegospel with thousands of people and raised the standard ofexpository preaching in North America and beyond.To celebrate his legacy and pay tribute to his years ofministry, fifteen of Hughes's friends and colleagues from acrossthe globe, including J. I. Packer, Wayne Grudem, John MacArthur,Peter Jensen, and D. A. Carson, examine what it means to be anexpository preacher. Amon ..."

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery(1st Edition)
by Dr Leland Ryken, Tremper Longman Iii, James C. Wilhoit, Jim Wilhoit, Douglas Penney, Colin Duriez, Daniel G. Reid, Tremperm Longman, Intervarsity Press, Dr Tremper Longman Iii
Hardcover, 1,058 Pages, Published 1998 by Intervarsity Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-1451-0, ISBN: 0-8308-1451-5

"A Christianity Today 1999 Book of the Year! Every reader of the Bible has encountered the powerful, comforting and sometimes puzzling imagery of Scripture. These concrete pictures with their hidden force have struck sharp and lasting impressions on our minds. Their imprint has etched itself on the language and grammar of Christian faith and Western culture. Why then do traditional Bible dictionaries and reference works offer so little ..."

Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible(1st Edition)
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4217-6, ISBN: 1-4335-4217-X

"In this comprehensive and systematic volume, renowned literary expert Leland Ryken introduces readers to the specific themes, patterns, and techniques used by the biblical authors. A companion to Ryken’s A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible, this practical guidebook will equip you to interpret each book of the Bible through the lens of its literary forms and features—helping you faithfully read, understand, and teach the B ..."

The Devotional Poetry of Donne, Herbert, and Milton(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4118-6, ISBN: 1-4335-4118-1

"Pull everything you can out of the classics! Leland Ryken provides a clear pathway to understanding the 'Great Works' through this engaging series of short guidebooks. Evaluating the included selection of poetry from a distinctly Christian perspective, this guide to the devotional poetry of Donne, Herbert, and Milton includes commentary on the work, including Scriptural allusions, and provides prompts for reflection and discussion. As d ..."

The ESV and the English Bible Legacy(1st Edition)
by Dr Leland Ryken, Leland Legacy
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2011 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3066-1, ISBN: 1-4335-3066-X

"Describes the chief characteristics of historic English Bible translation, and places the ESV in this classical stream.Modern Bible translations are at a crossroads as multiple translation philosophies argue that Bible translations ought to be done a certain way. So who’s right? And what has been the historic view of English Bible translators?Leland Ryken, an expert on the literature of the Bible, brings clarity to questions of how mode ..."

A Reader's Guide to Caspian(1st Edition)
A Journey into C. S. Lewis's Narnia
by Dr Leland Ryken, Marjorie Lamp Mead
Paperback, 172 Pages, Published 2008 by Ivp Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-3499-0, ISBN: 0-8308-3499-0

"Back into Narnia "Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, and it has been told in another book called The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe how they had a remarkable adventure." So begins C. S. Lewis's Prince Caspian and the children's second remarkable escapade into Narnia--a Narnia known but unknown, looking much different than it did in their first adventure. C. S. Lewis scholar Marjorie Lamp Me ..."

How to Read the Bible as Literature(1st Edition)
. . . and Get More Out of It
by Dr. Leland Ryken
Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 1984 by Zondervan
Bargain Price
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-39021-3, ISBN: 0-310-39021-4

"Why the Good Book Is a Great Read If you want to rightly understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just interpreted. The Bible's truths are embedded like jewels in the rich strata of story and poetry, metaphor and proverb, parable and letter, satire and symbolism. Paying attention to the literary form of a passage will help you understand the meaning and t ..."

The Word of God in English(1st Edition)
Criteria for Excellence in Bible Translation
by Dr Leland Ryken, C. John Collins
Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2002 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-464-6, ISBN: 1-58134-464-3

"With so many Bible translations available, how do you make a choice between them? How do you even know what the criteria should be for making a choice? As an expert in English literature and literary theory, Leland Ryken approaches the translation debate from a practical artistic viewpoint. He believes that many modern translations take liberties with the biblical text that would not be allowed with any other type of literary work. Also ..."

A Christian Guide to the Classics(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4703-4, ISBN: 1-4335-4703-1

"We’ve all heard about the classics and 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, this companion to Crossway’s Christian Guides to the Classics series is here to help. In this brief guidebook, popular professor, author, and literary expert Leland Ryken explains what the classics are, how to read them, and why they’re still valuable. Written ..."