Culture in Christian Perspective(1st Edition) A Door to Understanding and Enjoying the Arts (Critical Concern Book) by LelandRyken 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)"
"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); ..."
""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"--"
40 Favorite Hymns on the Christian Life A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning by LelandRyken 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 ..."
The Soul in Paraphrase A Treasury of Classic Devotional Poems by LelandRyken Hardcover, 262 Pages, Published 2018 by Crossway Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-5861-0, ISBN: 1-4335-5861-0
"Christians throughout the ages have written poetry as a way to commune with and teach about God, communicating rich truths and enduring beauty through their art. These poems, when read devotionally, provide a unique way for Christians to deepen their spiritual insight and experience. In this collection of over 90 poems by poets such as Emily Dickinson, T. S. Eliot, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Robert Frost, William Shakespeare, and over 30 more ..."
Words of Life A Literary Introduction to the New Testament by LelandRyken 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 ..."
"★ 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 ..."
"Scripture is the foundation for all of Christian life and ministry, but in our current age it is being challenged, doubted, and, in many cases, simply ignored. Wayne Grudem, one of evangelicalism’s best-known theologians and authors, has worked tirelessly throughout his life to demonstrate the necessity, sufficiency, and centrality of Scripture. In his honor, Grudem’s friends and colleagues, including John Piper, Thomas R. Schreiner, Sa ..."
Crossway A Story of Gospel-Centered Publishing by LelandRyken, Lane T. Dennis Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3779-0, ISBN: 1-4335-3779-6
"For 75 years, Crossway has maintained a reputation for Christian publishing that is biblically faithful and gospel-centered—helping people know and understand the truth of God’s Word and its application to all of life. Committed to excellence and beauty in both content and design, Crossway was founded in 1938 for the purpose of publishing high-quality Christian literature. During the following seven decades, Crossway has distributed mor ..."
"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 ..."
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery An Encyclopaedic Exploration of the Images, Symbols, Motifs, Metaphors, Figures of Speech, Literary Patterns and Universal Images of the Bible by LelandRyken, Professor Tremper Longman Iii, James C. Wilhoit Hardcover, 996 Pages, Published 1998 by Inter-Varsity Press ISBN-13: 978-0-85111-753-9, ISBN: 0-85111-753-8
"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 h ..."
"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."
Journey to Bethlehem A Treasury of Classic Christmas Devotionals [Hardcover] Ryken, Leland by RykenLeland Hardcover, 144 Pages, Published 2023 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-8419-0, ISBN: 1-4335-8419-0
The Heart in Pilgrimage A Treasury of Classic Devotionals on the Christian Life by Ryken, Leland Hardcover, Published 2022 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-7779-6, ISBN: 1-4335-7779-8
Windows to the World Literature in Christian Perspective by Dr LelandRyken Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 1985 by Zondervan Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-0-310-32451-5, ISBN: 0-310-32451-3
Worldly Saints The Puritans As They Really Were by Dr LelandRyken Hardcover, 281 Pages, Published 1986 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-32500-0, ISBN: 0-310-32500-5
"833 voci sull'immaginario biblico, i simboli e le metafore, gli archetipi presenti nel testo sacro, lemmi sui personaggi-tipo, scene-tipo, motivi narrativi, accorgimenti retorici, generi letterari dei singoli libri della Bibbia. Un testo di riferimento che copre vaste aree tematiche (come animali o immagini legali), mentre altri si focalizzano su aspetti ristretti (come strumenti musicali a corda o granello di senapa). Molte voci sono i ..."