How to Read the Bible as Literature(1stEdition) . . . and Get More Out of It by Dr. LelandRyken Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 1984 by Zondervan Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-310-39021-3, ISBN: 0-310-39021-4
"Why the Good Book Is a Great Read If you want to rightly understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just interpreted. The Bible's truths are embedded like jewels in the rich strata of story and poetry, metaphor and proverb, parable and letter, satire and symbolism. Paying attention to the literary form of a passage will help you understand the meaning and t ..."
"Combining thousands of insightful notes with the complete ESV Bible text, the ESV Literary Study Bible helps readers understand God's Word more fully, in all its richness and beauty. It highlights the Bible's storylines, complex characters, historical settings, literary genres, motifs, theological themes, imagery, and important terms, making the Bible come alive with greater clarity and impact. This one-of-a-kind study Bible is an indis ..."
A Christian Guide to the Classics(1stEdition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by Dr LelandRyken Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4703-4, ISBN: 1-4335-4703-1
"We’ve all heard about the classics and 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, this companion to Crossway’s Christian Guides to the Classics series is here to help. In this brief guidebook, popular professor, author, and literary expert Leland Ryken explains what the classics are, how to read them, and why they’re still valuable. Written ..."
"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 ..."
Augustine's Confessions(1stEdition) (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
Shakespeare's Hamlet(1stEdition) (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
Words of Life A Literary Introduction to the New Testament by LelandRyken Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2019 by Wipf & Stock Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-5326-8630-6, ISBN: 1-5326-8630-7
How Bible Stories Work(2nd Edition) A Guided Study of Biblical Narrative by LelandRyken Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2018 by Lexham Press ISBN-13: 978-1-68359-152-8, ISBN: 1-68359-152-6