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  | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 |
 | | 40 Favorite Hymns for the Christian Year A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning by Leland Ryken Hardcover, Published 2020 by P & R Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-62995-793-7, ISBN: 1-62995-793-3 ""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 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 ..." |
 | | On Reading Well(1st Edition) Finding the Good Life through Great Books by Karen Swallow Prior, Leland Ryken, Dr Leland Ryken Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2018 by Brazos Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58743-396-2, ISBN: 1-58743-396-6 "★ 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 ..." |
 | | J. I. Packer(1st Edition) An Evangelical Life by Dr Leland Ryken, Dr J. I. Packer Dr, Leland Ryken Hardcover, 432 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4252-7, ISBN: 1-4335-4252-8 "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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Sweeter Than Honey, Richer Than Gold A Guided Study of Biblical Poetry by Leland Dr. Ryken Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2015 by Weaver Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-941337-37-0, ISBN: 1-941337-37-6 |
 | | Words of Life A Literary Introduction to the New Testament by Leland Ryken 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 ..." |
 | | The Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition Preaching the Literary Artistry and Genres of the Bible by Douglas Sean O'donnell, Leland Ryken 293 Pages, Published 2022 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-7047-6, ISBN: 1-4335-7047-5 "I know an allegory about the extra oil representing the second blessing of the Holy Spirit would give you goose bumps. ... Cf. Klyne Snodgrass, The Parable of the Wicked Tenants: An Inquiry into Parable Interpretation, Wissenschaftliche ..." |
 | | Recovering the Lost Art of Reading A Quest for the True, the Good, and the Beautiful by Leland Ryken, Glenda Mathes 291 Pages, Published 2021 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-6430-7, ISBN: 1-4335-6430-0 "This is particularly problematic for Christians, as many find it difficult to read even the Bible consistently and attentively. Reading is in desperate need of recovery." |
 | | How to Read the Bible as Literature . . . and Get More Out of It by Leland Ryken 208 Pages, Published 2016 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-53633-8, ISBN: 0-310-53633-2 "Robert C. Tannehill's article “The Disciples in Mark: The Function of a Narrative Role,” Journal of Religion 57(1977): 386–405, contains an abundance of good narrative theory that can be applied to biblical stories in general. Of a similar nature is Amos N. Wilder's essay “Story and StoryWorld,” Interpretation 37(l983): 35364, which provides a brief overview of some of the leading “rituals of storytelling.” Jacob Licht, Storytelling ..." |
 | | Christian Guides to the Classics A Christian Guide to the Classics by Leland Ryken 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4706-5, ISBN: 1-4335-4706-6 "When we read a Christian classic, we experience something similar. A second way in which the Bible serves as a model stems from its literary nature. The Bible gives us a definition of a Christian classic. It is not all equally literary, and this should keep us from overstating the case for the importance of literature (as though nonliterary forms of writing are inferior). But the Bible is predominantly literary. It overwhelmingly p ..." |
 | | J. I. Packer An Evangelical Life by Leland Ryken 432 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4255-8, ISBN: 1-4335-4255-2 "Another aspect of Packer's career in making the Bible understandable to the Christian public is his work as an editor of Bible materials. In recent years, Packer has been the theological editor for all of Crossway's study Bible versions of the ESV. In that capacity, he has read all of the material (known to scholars as “the critical apparatus”) that appears in these Bibles. Additionally, starting in 1993, Packer served as an editor ..." |
 | | Poetry of Redemption An Illustrated Treasury of Good Friday and Easter Poems by Ryken, Leland Paperback, 168 Pages, Published 2023 by P&R Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-62995-975-7, ISBN: 1-62995-975-8 |
 | | 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 |
 | | A Treasury of Thanksgiving Illustrated Poetry, Prose, and Praise by Ryken, Leland Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2023 by P&R Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-62995-970-2, ISBN: 1-62995-970-7 |
 | | 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 |
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