"Henrietta Mears With his ability to exercise proven authority apparently impaired,
David lives to see his own sins of murder and adultery replicated in the lives of
his sons. V. Philips Long In the scenic, succinct, and subtle narratives that
constitute the books of Samuel, the danger of“overreading,” of becoming overly
subtle in interpretation, is ever-present, but so is the danger of “underreading.” V.
Philips Long Doctrinally, t ..."
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 ..."
""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 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 ..."
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); ..."
"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 ..."
"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."
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
The Heart in Pilgrimage A Treasury of Classic Devotionals on the Christian Life by Ryken, Leland Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2022 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-7779-6, ISBN: 1-4335-7779-8
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