"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
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
"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 ..."
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)"
"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); ..."
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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"★ 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 ..."
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
"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 questions ..."
Milton's Paradise Lost(1stEdition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by Dr LelandRyken Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2620-6, ISBN: 1-4335-2620-4
The Discerning Reader(1stEdition) Christian Perspectives on Literature and Theory by David Barratt, Roger Pooley, Etc. Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 1995 by Apollos ISBN-13: 978-0-85111-445-3, ISBN: 0-85111-445-8