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  | | 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 "This is the second of a projected six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature (the first volume being How Bible Stories Work). 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 poetry and how to interpret it correctly. Dr. Ryken goes one step further than merely explaining the genre of poe ..." |
 | | Work and Leisure in Christian Perspective by Dr Leland Ryken Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2002 by Wipf & Stock Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-57910-959-2, ISBN: 1-57910-959-4 "Minear, 49. 39. Cotton, in Miller and Johnson, 1:322-23. 40. Cotton Mather, A Christian at His Calling, in Puritanism and the American Experience, ed. Michael McGiffert (Reading, Mass: AddisonWesley, 1969), 127. 41. Calvin, First Corinthians, 153. 42. Luther, sermon on 1 Peter 418-11, in Plass, 1497. 43. Mather, in McGiffert, 127. 44. Calvin, Institutes, 3. 10. 6. 45. Sayers, 59. 46. Lester De Koster, Work: The Meaning of Your Life ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | The Liberated Imagination Thinking Christianly About the Arts by Dr Leland Ryken 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible(Updated) by Dr Tremper Longman Iii, Dr Leland Ryken, Leland Ryken Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 1999 by Zondervan Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-310-23078-6, ISBN: 0-310-23078-0 "The Editors Leland Ryken Wheaton College (Illinois) Tremper Longman III Westminster Theological Seminary The Authors Fredrick Buechner Novelist John Sailhamer Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Wilson G. Baroody (deceased) Arizona State University William F. Gentrup Arizona State University Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis Indiana University Willard Van Antwerpen Indiana University Nancy Tischler The Pennsylvania Stat ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible(1st Edition) by Dr Leland Ryken Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4217-6, ISBN: 1-4335-4217-X "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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | The Literary Study Bible English Standard Version, Brown/parchment The Literary Study Bible by Dr Leland Ryken, Philip Graham Ryken, Crossway Bibles Staff, Esv Crossway, Bibles By Crossway Bonded Leather, 1,952 Pages, Published 2009 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-0375-7, ISBN: 1-4335-0375-1 "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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter(1st Edition) (Christian Guides to the Classics) by Dr Leland Ryken Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2608-4, ISBN: 1-4335-2608-5 "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 ..." |
 | | Understanding Scripture(Updated) An Overview of the Bible's Origin, Reliability, and Meaning by Wayne Grudem, John Piper, David Powlison, Dan Doriani, John Hannah, Paul Wegner, Roger Beckwith, C. John Collins, Thomas R. Schreiner, R. Kent Hughes, Dr Leland Ryken, Peter J. Gentry, J. I. Packer, John D. Currid, Daniel B. Wallace, David Alan Black, Dr David Chapman, Peter J. Williams, Charles E. Hill, Dr Vern S. Poythress, Leland Ryken, David Chapman, Vern Sheridan Poythress, Jane Doe Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2012 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2999-3, ISBN: 1-4335-2999-8 "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, ..." |
 | | Translating Truth The Case for Essentially Literal Bible Translation by C. John Collins, Wayne Grudem, Dr Leland Ryken, Bruce Winter, Vern Sheridan Poythress, J. I. Packer, Dr Vern S. Poythress Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2005 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-58134-755-5, ISBN: 1-58134-755-3 "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 ..." |
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