"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
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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 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 ..."
Choosing a Bible Understanding Bible Translation Differences by DrLelandRyken 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 ..."
The Liberated Imagination Thinking Christianly About the Arts by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 284 Pages, Published 2005 by Wipf & Stock Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-59752-314-1, ISBN: 1-59752-314-3
"The arts--merely entertaining or indispensable? The arts belong to the Christian life. And in 'The Liberated Imagination' author Leland Ryken explores the God-ordained significance of art-its nature and purpose in relating to truth and everyday life. For both artist and audience, for student, teacher, and critic, this book is a road to discovering how participation in art and the imagination leads to a more intense sharing in life's ric ..."
"Which translation do I choose? In an age when there is a wide choice of English Bible translations, the issues involved in Bible translating are steadily gaining interest. Consumers often wonder what separates one Bible version from another. The contributors to this book argue that there are significant differences between literal translations and the alternatives. The task of those who employ an essentially literal Bible translation ph ..."
"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 ..."
Bible Translation Differences Criteria for Excellence in Reading and Choosing a Bible Translation by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Crossway Books ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-643-5, ISBN: 1-58134-643-3
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Realms of Gold The Classics in Christian Perspective by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2003 by Wipf And Stock ISBN-13: 978-1-59244-340-6, ISBN: 1-59244-340-0
"Throughout history, great literature has been a cohesive force in Western culture. It interprets our experiences and tells us the truth about our fears and longings. It is a catalyst to our thinking and an invaluable index to the minds and feelings of people around us. In 'Realms of Gold' Leland Ryken proceeds chronologically through some of the best of the best, from Homer through Shakespeare to Camus, offering not only a taste of the ..."
"Step inside the wardrobe?.You may be surprised at what you find. In this informative book, Lewis scholar Marjorie Lamp Mead and literary expert Leland Ryken unlock the door to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, inviting you to step inside-deeper and deeper, past the musty fur coats-and gaze in wide-eyed wonder once again at the magical wintry world Lucy first found. A Reader's Guide to the Wardrobe helps you examine the story from Le ..."