"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
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
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