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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 ..."






Redeeming the Time(1st Edition)
A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure
by Dr Leland Ryken, Baker Books, Leland Wilhoit
Paperback, 301 Pages, Published 1995 by Baker Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-5169-2, ISBN: 0-8010-5169-X

"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 ..."






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."






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 ..."






The Legacy of the King James Bible(1st Edition)
Celebrating 400 Years of the Most Influential English Translation
by Dr Leland Ryken
Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2011 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-1388-6, ISBN: 1-4335-1388-9

"英語 / Originally published in 1611, the King James Bible (KJB) remains the most recognizable piece of literature in the English-speaking world today. For over three centuries, it served as the standard English Bible and has, as such, exerted unparalleled influence on English and American culture in nearly every sphere—including education, law, literature, government, art, science, and religion. The Legacy of the King James Bible honors t ..."






Preach the Word(Reprint)
(Paperback Edition): Essays on Expository Preaching: In Honor of R. Kent Hughes
by Todd A. Wilson, Dr Leland Ryken, David Jackman, Wayne Grudem, Bruce Winter, Duane Litfin, Wallace Benn, Paul R. House, John F. Macarthur, D. A. Carson, Dr J. I. Packer Dr, Dr Peter Jensen, Phillip D. Jensen, Philip Graham Ryken, David R. Helm, Jon M. Dennis, Randy Gruendyke, Randall Gruendyke, Peter Jensen, Jon Dennis
Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2011 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3297-9, ISBN: 1-4335-3297-2






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 ..."






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 ..."






The ESV and the English Bible Legacy(1st Edition)
by Dr Leland Ryken, Leland Legacy
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2011 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3066-1, ISBN: 1-4335-3066-X

"Describes the chief characteristics of historic English Bible translation, and places the ESV in this classical stream.Modern Bible translations are at a crossroads as multiple translation philosophies argue that Bible translations ought to be done a certain way. So who’s right? And what has been the historic view of English Bible translators?Leland Ryken, an expert on the literature of the Bible, brings clarity to questions of how mode ..."






Effective Bible Teaching
by Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Jim Wilhoit
Paperback, 258 Pages, Published 1988 by Baker Academic
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-9685-3, ISBN: 0-8010-9685-5

"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."






The Christian Imagination(Updated)
The Practice of Faith in Literature and Writing (Writers' Palette Book)
by Dr Leland Ryken, Leland Ryken
Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2002 by Shaw Books
Unabridged
ISBN-13: 978-0-87788-123-0, ISBN: 0-87788-123-5

"The Christian Imagination is an exceptional exploration of Christian belief, imagination, reading, and writing. Leland Ryken has collected essays and excerpts, long and short--nearly 500 pages' worth--all devoted (some more directly than others) to "thinking Christianly about literature." Contributors including J.R.R. Tolkien, Madeleine L'Engle, Flannery O'Connor, and T.S. Eliot discuss such topics as a Christian philosophy of literatur ..."






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 ..."






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 ..."






A Reader's Guide to Caspian(1st Edition)
A Journey into C. S. Lewis's Narnia
by Dr Leland Ryken, Marjorie Lamp Mead
Paperback, 172 Pages, Published 2008 by Ivp Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-3499-0, ISBN: 0-8308-3499-0

"Back into Narnia "Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, and it has been told in another book called The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe how they had a remarkable adventure." So begins C. S. Lewis's Prince Caspian and the children's second remarkable escapade into Narnia--a Narnia known but unknown, looking much different than it did in their first adventure. C. S. Lewis scholar Marjorie Lamp Me ..."






Work and Leisure in Christian Perspective
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1990 by Inter-Varsity Press
Import
ISBN-13: 978-0-85110-683-0, ISBN: 0-85110-683-8






A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible(Updated)
by Dr Tremper Longman Iii, Dr Leland Ryken, Leland Ryken
Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 1999 by Zondervan Academic
ISBN-13: 978-0-310-23078-6, ISBN: 0-310-23078-0

"The Editors Leland Ryken Wheaton College (Illinois) Tremper Longman III Westminster Theological Seminary The Authors Fredrick Buechner Novelist John Sailhamer Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Wilson G. Baroody (deceased) Arizona State University William F. Gentrup Arizona State University Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis Indiana University Willard Van Antwerpen Indiana University Nancy Tischler The Pennsylvania Stat ..."






Triumphs of the Imagination
by Leland Ryken
Paperback
ISBN-13: 978-0-85110-701-1, ISBN: 0-85110-701-X






Realms of Gold
The Classics in Christian Perspective (Wheaton Literary Series)
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2000 by Shaw Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-87788-717-1, ISBN: 0-87788-717-9

"These beautifully produced volumes feature prose and poetry of high literary, academic, and artistic merit, written by and about Christian artists of significant stature."






Understanding Scripture(Updated)
An Overview of the Bible's Origin, Reliability, and Meaning
by Wayne Grudem, John Piper, David Powlison, Dan Doriani, John Hannah, Paul Wegner, Roger Beckwith, C. John Collins, Thomas R. Schreiner, R. Kent Hughes, Dr Leland Ryken, Peter J. Gentry, J. I. Packer, John D. Currid, Daniel B. Wallace, David Alan Black, Dr David Chapman, Peter J. Williams, Charles E. Hill, Dr Vern S. Poythress, Leland Ryken, David Chapman, Vern Sheridan Poythress, Jane Doe
Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2012 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2999-3, ISBN: 1-4335-2999-8

"Why is the Bible trustworthy? Does archaeology confirm what the Bible says? How do I interpret the Bible?The Bible is the most important book in the world. But questions like these puzzle believers and unbelievers alike. Editors and scholars Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, and Thomas Schreiner recognize the challenge we all face and offer this volume to help us properly understand the Bible.Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, ..."



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