"★ 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 ..."
Shakespeare's Hamlet(1st Edition) (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 ..."
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 ..."
Triumphs of the Imagination Literature in Christian Perspective by Dr LelandRyken Paperback, 262 Pages, Published 1979 by Intervarsity Press ISBN-13: 978-0-87784-583-6, ISBN: 0-87784-583-2
"I know an allegory about the extra oil representing the second blessing of the Holy Spirit would give you goose bumps. ... Cf. Klyne Snodgrass, The Parable of the Wicked Tenants: An Inquiry into Parable Interpretation, Wissenschaftliche ..."
The Soul in Paraphrase A Treasury of Classic Devotional Poems by LelandRyken 272 Pages, Published 2018 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-5864-1, ISBN: 1-4335-5864-5
"As before: before science and secularism undermined belief in Christianity; a
reference to the religious doubt of the Victorian age. ... The content of the poem
falls into place readily if we apply the normal ingredients of prayer, as follows: an
exalted opening ... Two themes are intermingled throughout the poem: an
expression of faith in Christ and his strength, and acknowledgment of the
weakness and ..."
"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 ..."
"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; ..."
"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 ..."
Augustine's Confessions(1st Edition) (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 ..."
"Leland Ryken. life, while an autobiography is a documentary history that
assembles the facts of a life. ... This guide, however, belongs to a series devoted
to literary classics, so the approach here is to view the Confessions as a work of
literature. ... (2) If we stand back far enough from the mosaic of diverse genres,
we can say that the book tells the story of Augustine's life and thinking, with the
result that (as ..."
"Written to help you become a seasoned reader and featuring a list of books to get you started, this guide will give you the tools you need to read and enjoy some of history's greatest literature."