Understanding English Bible Translation(1st Edition) The Case for an Essentially Literal Approach by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2009 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-0279-8, ISBN: 1-4335-0279-8
"From the KJV to the NIV, NLT, ESV, and beyond, English Bible translations have never been as plentiful as they are today. This proliferation has also brought confusion regarding translation differences and reliability. This book brings clarity to the issues and makes a strong case for an essentially literal approach. Taking into account the latest developments in Bible translation, Leland Ryken expertly clarifies the issues that underli ..."
"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 ..."
The Christian Imagination(Updated) The Practice of Faith in Literature and Writing (Writers' Palette Book) by DrLelandRyken, LelandRyken 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 ..."
The Liberated Imagination Thinking Christianly About the Arts (Wheaton Literary Series) by DrLelandRyken Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2000 by Shaw Books ISBN-13: 978-0-87788-495-8, ISBN: 0-87788-495-1
"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 ..."