Culture in Christian Perspective(1stEdition) 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)"
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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(1stEdition) Celebrating 400 Years of the Most Influential English Translation by Dr LelandRyken Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2011 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-1388-6, ISBN: 1-4335-1388-9
Homer's The Odyssey(1stEdition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by LelandRyken 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 ..."
"★ 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 ..."
"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 ..."
Augustine's Confessions(1stEdition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by LelandRyken Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4248-0, ISBN: 1-4335-4248-X
"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 ..."
Shakespeare's Hamlet(1stEdition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by LelandRyken Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4122-3, ISBN: 1-4335-4122-X
"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 questio ..."
"This title does not contain both parts. Only the Bible has sold more copies than The Pilgrim’s Progress. Bunyan’s classic, first published in 1678, quickly became a hallmark among English readers and beyond, enduring down to our day as a unique resource for spiritual edification. This new edition from Desiring God contains Bunyan’s original version, unabridged and designed for modern readability. Featuring an introduction by John Pipe ..."
Dickens's "Great Expectations"(1stEdition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by Dr LelandRyken Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3459-1, ISBN: 1-4335-3459-2
Shakespeare's Macbeth(1stEdition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by Dr LelandRyken Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2612-1, ISBN: 1-4335-2612-3