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  | | 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." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | The Word of God in English(1st Edition) Criteria for Excellence in Bible Translation by Dr Leland Ryken, C. John Collins Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2002 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-464-6, ISBN: 1-58134-464-3 "With so many Bible translations available, how do you make a choice between them? How do you even know what the criteria should be for making a choice? As an expert in English literature and literary theory, Leland Ryken approaches the translation debate from a practical artistic viewpoint. He believes that many modern translations take liberties with the biblical text that would not be allowed with any other type of literary work. Also ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | How to Read the Bible as Literature(1st Edition) . . . and Get More Out of It by Dr. Leland Ryken 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 ..." |
 | | Understanding English Bible Translation(1st Edition) The Case for an Essentially Literal Approach by Dr Leland Ryken Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2009 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-0279-8, ISBN: 1-4335-0279-8 "From the KJV to the NIV, NLT, ESV, and beyond, English Bible translations have never been as plentiful as they are today. This proliferation has also brought confusion regarding translation differences and reliability. This book brings clarity to the issues and makes a strong case for an essentially literal approach. Taking into account the latest developments in Bible translation, Leland Ryken expertly clarifies the issues that underli ..." |
 | | Ryken's Bible Handbook by Dr Leland Ryken, Philip Graham Ryken, Dr James Wilhoit, Jim Wilhoit Hardcover, 672 Pages, Published 2005 by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-8423-8401-8, ISBN: 0-8423-8401-4 "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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Choosing a Bible Understanding Bible Translation Differences by Dr Leland Ryken Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-730-2, ISBN: 1-58134-730-8 "Of the many Bible translations available today, are some better than others? If so, what criteria can we use to determine what makes a good translation? Leland Ryken introduces readers to the central issues in this debate and presents several reasons why essentially literal—word-for-word—translations are superior to dynamic equivalent—thought-for-thought—translations.You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to recognize the need for a quali ..." |
 | | Windows to the World Literature in Christian Perspective: by Dr Leland Ryken Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2000 by Wipf & Stock Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-57910-340-8, ISBN: 1-57910-340-5 "by. Leland. Ryken. The Apocalyptic Vision in “Paradise Lost” The Christian Imagination (editor) Contemporary Literary Theory: An Appraisal (coeditor) Culture in Christian Perspective Effective Bible Teaching (co-author) How to Read the Bible as Literature The Liberated Imagination: Thinking Christianly about the Arts The Literature of the Bible Milton and Scriptural Tradition (co-editor ) The New Testament in Literary Criticism (edi ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | A Christian Guide to the Classics(1st Edition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by Dr Leland Ryken 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 ..." |
 | | Dickens's "Great Expectations"(1st Edition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by Dr Leland Ryken Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3459-1, ISBN: 1-4335-3459-2 "All of us hear about the classics and we assume they're great, but many of us are too intimidated to read them on our own. Crossway's Christian Guides to the Classics series is designed to help readers enjoy the greatest literature in history with the aid of a gifted teacher to answer questions along the way. Popular professor, author, and literary expert Leland Ryken situates each work in its cultural context, incorporates published cr ..." |
 | | Shakespeare's Macbeth(1st Edition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by Dr Leland Ryken 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | The Soul in Paraphrase A Treasury of Classic Devotional Poems by Leland Ryken Hardcover, 262 Pages, Published 2018 by Crossway Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-5861-0, ISBN: 1-4335-5861-0 "Christians throughout the ages have written poetry as a way to commune with and teach about God, communicating rich truths and enduring beauty through their art. These poems, when read devotionally, provide a unique way for Christians to deepen their spiritual insight and experience. In this collection of over 90 poems by poets such as Emily Dickinson, T. S. Eliot, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Robert Frost, William Shakespeare, and over 30 more ..." |
 | | Culture in Christian Perspective(1st Edition) A Door to Understanding and Enjoying the Arts (Critical Concern Book) by Leland Ryken 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)" |
 | | The apocalyptic vision in Paradise lost(1st Edition) by Leland Ryken Hardcover, 239 Pages, Published 1970 by Cornell University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8014-0546-4, ISBN: 0-8014-0546-7 "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); ..." |
 | | 40 Favorite Hymns on the Christian Life A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning by Leland Ryken 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 ..." |
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