"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 LelandRyken, LelandWilhoit 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."
"In this updated edition of a trusted classic, two Christian education specialists provide students with the knowledge and methods needed to effectively communicate the message of the Bible. Why does Bible study flourish in some churches and small groups and not in others? In this updated edition of a trusted classic, two Christian education specialists provide readers with the knowledge and methods needed to effectively communicate the ..."
"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 ..."
"Wilhoit and Ryken show you how to master a biblical text and discover its relevance to everyday living. They demonstrate how to detect and develop the "big idea" of each passage and to allow the text itself to suggest creative teaching methods. Teachers will learn to improve classroom skills, stimulate class discussion, motivate students, and use their imaginations."