"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"For more than forty years, pastor R. Kent Hughes has shared the gospel with thousands of people and raised the standard of expository preaching in North America and beyond.To celebrate his legacy and pay tribute to his years of ministry, fifteen of Hughes’s friends and colleagues from across the globe, including J. I. Packer, Wayne Grudem, John MacArthur, Peter Jensen, and D. A. Carson, examine what it means to be an expository preacher ..."
"For more than forty years, pastor R. Kent Hughes has shared thegospel with thousands of people and raised the standard ofexpository preaching in North America and beyond.To celebrate his legacy and pay tribute to his years ofministry, fifteen of Hughes's friends and colleagues from acrossthe globe, including J. I. Packer, Wayne Grudem, John MacArthur,Peter Jensen, and D. A. Carson, examine what it means to be anexpository preacher. Amon ..."
"The Bible is accessible. It's meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your twenty-first-century life. The How to Read the Bible Pack, Second Edition includes everything you need to understand the Bible more clearly and get the most out of your Bi ..."
Symbols and Reality A Guided Study of Prophecy, Apocalypse, and Visionary Literature (Reading the bible as literature) by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2016 by Weaver Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-941337-60-8, ISBN: 1-941337-60-0
"This is the fifth of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature. In this volume, the author not only explores the intersection of the Bible and literature, but he also shows pastors and students and teachers of the Bible how to appreciate the craftsmanship of visionary literature and prophetic oracles and how to interpret them correctly. Dr. Ryken goes one step further than merely explaining the genre-he includes exercis ..."
Letters of Grace and Beauty A Guided Literary Study of New Testament Epistles by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2016 by Weaver Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-941337-55-4, ISBN: 1-941337-55-4
"This is the third of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature. As with the first two volumes (How Bible Stories Work and Sweeter Than Honey, Richer Than Gold), the author explores the intersection of the Bible and literature. In this third volume, Dr. Ryken shows pastors and students and teachers of the Bible how the literary craftsmanship of the epistles leads to a richer understanding of its contents. And after expla ..."
Short Sentences Long Remembered A Guided Study of Proverbs and Other Wisdom Literature (Reading the bible as literature) by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2016 by Weaver Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-941337-66-0, ISBN: 1-941337-66-X
"This is the last of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature. In this series, the author not only explores the intersection of the Bible and literature, but he also shows pastors and students and teachers of the Bible the beautiful craftsmanship of proverbs and wisdom literature and how to interpret them correctly. Dr. Ryken goes one step further than merely explaining the genre of proverbs and wisdom literature-he inc ..."
Jesus the Hero A Guided Literary Study of the Gospels (Reading the Bible As Literature) by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2016 by Weaver Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-941337-59-2, ISBN: 1-941337-59-7
"This is the fourth of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature. This volume on the Gospels continues the tradition of the first three in the series by exploring the intersection of the Bible and literature. Ryken enables pastors, students, and teachers of the Bible to appreciate the craftsmanship and beauty of the Gospels and how to interpret them correctly. He goes one step further than merely explaining the literary ..."
"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 Christian Guide to the Classics(1st Edition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by DrLelandRyken 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 ..."
"The How to Read the Bible Pack includes everything people need to read and understand the Bible for themselves. This pack contains five books by five leading scholars including How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (4th edition) by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens by Michael Williams, How to Choose a Translation for Al ..."
"In this comprehensive and systematic volume, renowned literary expert Leland Ryken introduces readers to the specific themes, patterns, and techniques used by the biblical authors. A companion to Ryken’s A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible, this practical guidebook will equip you to interpret each book of the Bible through the lens of its literary forms and features—helping you faithfully read, understand, and teach the B ..."
How Bible Stories Work A Guided Study of Biblical Narrative (Reading the Bible As Literature) by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2015 by Weaver Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-941337-36-3, ISBN: 1-941337-36-8
"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 ..."
Dickens's "Great Expectations"(1st Edition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by DrLelandRyken 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 ..."
"Pull everything you can out of the classics! Leland Ryken provides a clear pathway to understanding the 'Great Works' through this engaging series of short guidebooks. Evaluating the included selection of poetry from a distinctly Christian perspective, this guide to the devotional poetry of Donne, Herbert, and Milton includes commentary on the work, including Scriptural allusions, and provides prompts for reflection and discussion. As d ..."
Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress (Christian Guides to the Classics) by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3463-8, ISBN: 1-4335-3463-0
"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 ..."
Milton's Paradise Lost(1st Edition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2620-6, ISBN: 1-4335-2620-4
"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 ..."
Shakespeare's Macbeth(1st Edition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by DrLelandRyken 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 ..."