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  | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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)" |
 | | 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); ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Choosing a Bible Understanding Bible Translation Differences by Dr Leland Ryken Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-730-2, ISBN: 1-58134-730-8 "Of the many Bible translations available today, are some better than others? If so, what criteria can we use to determine what makes a good translation? Leland Ryken introduces readers to the central issues in this debate and presents several reasons why essentially literal—word-for-word—translations are superior to dynamic equivalent—thought-for-thought—translations.You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to recognize the need for a quali ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 "'Ryken's Worldly Saints offers a fine introduction to seventeenth-century Puritanism in its English and American contexts. The work is rich in quotations from Puritan worthies and is ideally suited to general readers who have not delved widely into Puritan literature. It will also be a source of information and inspiration to those who seek a clearer understanding of the Puritan roots of American Christianity.' -Harry Stout, Yale Univ ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | How Bible Stories Work(2nd Edition) A Guided Study of Biblical Narrative by Leland Ryken Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2018 by Lexham Press ISBN-13: 978-1-68359-152-8, ISBN: 1-68359-152-6 "This is the first of a projected six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature (the second volume being Sweeter Than Honey, Richer Than Gold). An expert at exploring the intersection of the Bible and literature, Ryken shows pastors and students and teachers of the Bible how to appreciate the craftsmanship and beauty of biblical narrative and how to interpret it correctly. Dr. Ryken goes one step further than merely explaining ..." |
 | | How to Read the Bible as Literature . . . and Get More Out of It by Leland Ryken 208 Pages, Published 2016 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-53633-8, ISBN: 0-310-53633-2 "Robert C. Tannehill's article “The Disciples in Mark: The Function of a Narrative Role,” Journal of Religion 57(1977): 386–405, contains an abundance of good narrative theory that can be applied to biblical stories in general. Of a similar nature is Amos N. Wilder's essay “Story and StoryWorld,” Interpretation 37(l983): 35364, which provides a brief overview of some of the leading “rituals of storytelling.” Jacob Licht, Storytelling ..." |
 | | J. I. Packer An Evangelical Life by Leland Ryken 432 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4255-8, ISBN: 1-4335-4255-2 "Another aspect of Packer's career in making the Bible understandable to the Christian public is his work as an editor of Bible materials. In recent years, Packer has been the theological editor for all of Crossway's study Bible versions of the ESV. In that capacity, he has read all of the material (known to scholars as “the critical apparatus”) that appears in these Bibles. Additionally, starting in 1993, Packer served as an editor ..." |
 | | Christian Guides to the Classics A Christian Guide to the Classics by Leland Ryken 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4706-5, ISBN: 1-4335-4706-6 "When we read a Christian classic, we experience something similar. A second way in which the Bible serves as a model stems from its literary nature. The Bible gives us a definition of a Christian classic. It is not all equally literary, and this should keep us from overstating the case for the importance of literature (as though nonliterary forms of writing are inferior). But the Bible is predominantly literary. It overwhelmingly p ..." |
 | | Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible by Leland Ryken 576 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4220-6, ISBN: 1-4335-4220-X "Consulting a study Bible is a virtual necessity for understanding the theological argument at some points, and where a ... The Galatian apostasy in its double aspect, as a denial of [Paul's] own authority and a repudiation of the doctrine of grace, is never lost sight of from beginning to end. — J. B. Lightfoot Adherence to classical rhetoric: Paul in Galatians is not merely firing unrelated salvos at his audience; ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Effective Bible Teaching by Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit 208 Pages, Published 2012 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4412-4042-2, ISBN: 1-4412-4042-X "Electronic Bible text. Using either a computerbased program or a website gives the teacher access to the Bible text not only for searching but also for printing and formatting in creative ways. Electronic resources can also provide the teacher with excellent maps and timelines. 7. Books with charts and diagrams. Irving L. Jensen's surveys of the Old and New Testaments, as well as his study guides on individual books of the Bible, a ..." |
 | | The Christian Imagination The Practice of Faith in Literature and Writing by Leland Ryken 480 Pages, Published 2011 by Shaw Books ISBN-13: 978-0-307-56884-7, ISBN: 0-307-56884-9 "The Practice of Faith in Literature and Writing Leland Ryken. Confessions. of. a. Poetry. Editor. Robert. K]e1'11. Engler. Some PREMISES FOR Posrnv \X' hen it comes to texts, “All people love to edit.” Yet when one works as an editor, he sometimes forgets how personal and arbitrary editorial decisions maybe. Most editors try hard to be objective, but as anyone with experience in these matters knows, our heart masks our biases and p ..." |
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