"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, ..."
"Scripture is the foundation for all of Christian life and ministry, but in our current age it is being challenged, doubted, and, in many cases, simply ignored. Wayne Grudem, one of evangelicalism’s best-known theologians and authors, has worked tirelessly throughout his life to demonstrate the necessity, sufficiency, and centrality of Scripture. In his honor, Grudem’s friends and colleagues, including John Piper, Thomas R. Schreiner, Sa ..."
J. I. Packer An Evangelical Life by LelandRyken 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 ..."
"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 ..."
"The Case for Essentially Literal Bible Translation C. John Collins, Wayne
Grudem, Vern S. Poythress, Leland Ryken, Bruce Winter. short our life is” (GNB);
“teach us to make the most of our time” (NLT). All of these interpretations are
possible, but all of the translations just quoted reduce the options to just one
possibility. In a word, they sim- plify, whereas translations that render the verse
literally preserve the full richnes ..."
"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 ..."
""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"--"
40 Favorite Hymns on the Christian Life A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning by LelandRyken 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 ..."
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
"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 ..."
Words of Life A Literary Introduction to the New Testament by LelandRyken 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 Soul in Paraphrase A Treasury of Classic Devotional Poems by LelandRyken 272 Pages, Published 2018 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-5864-1, ISBN: 1-4335-5864-5
"As before: before science and secularism undermined belief in Christianity; a
reference to the religious doubt of the Victorian age. ... The content of the poem
falls into place readily if we apply the normal ingredients of prayer, as follows: an
exalted opening ... Two themes are intermingled throughout the poem: an
expression of faith in Christ and his strength, and acknowledgment of the
weakness and ..."
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
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"Leland Ryken. life, while an autobiography is a documentary history that
assembles the facts of a life. ... This guide, however, belongs to a series devoted
to literary classics, so the approach here is to view the Confessions as a work of
literature. ... (2) If we stand back far enough from the mosaic of diverse genres,
we can say that the book tells the story of Augustine's life and thinking, with the
result that (as ..."
Augustine's Confessions(1st Edition) (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
"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 ..."
"Written to help you become a seasoned reader and featuring a list of books to get you started, this guide will give you the tools you need to read and enjoy some of history's greatest literature."
"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 ..."