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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 ..."






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, ..."






Triumphs of the Imagination
by Leland Ryken
Paperback
ISBN-13: 978-0-85110-701-1, ISBN: 0-85110-701-X






Words of Life
A Literary Introduction to the New Testament
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2019 by Wipf & Stock Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-5326-8630-6, ISBN: 1-5326-8630-7

"Books on the bible as literature neglect the New Testament. The author of Words of Delight: A Literary Introduction to the Bible devotes this companion volume, Words of Life, to the principle that literary approaches are as important for understanding the New Testament as they are for comprehending the Old. The result is a volume brimming over with insights into New Testament books and passages, insights that have escaped most tradition ..."






How Bible Stories Work(2nd Edition)
A Guided Study of Biblical Narrative
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2018 by Lexham Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-68359-152-8, ISBN: 1-68359-152-6

"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 ..."






Augustine's Confessions(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2015 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4248-0, ISBN: 1-4335-4248-X

"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 ..."






A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible(1st Edition)
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4114-8, ISBN: 1-4335-4114-9

"To truly understand God’s Word, we must know both what it says (content) and how it says it (form). This accessible guide features over 250 alphabetically arranged entries explaining common literary forms found in the Bible. Each entry contains a succinct definition, helpful illustrations, and a representative list of passages where that particular literary form is present. More than merely a dictionary, this indispensable resource wi ..."






Shakespeare's Hamlet(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2014 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-4122-3, ISBN: 1-4335-4122-X

"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 questio ..."






Homer's The Odyssey(1st Edition)
(Christian Guides to the Classics)
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2616-9, ISBN: 1-4335-2616-6

"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 ..."






Pastors in the Classics(1st Edition)
Timeless Lessons on Life and Ministry from World Literature
by Leland Ryken, Todd A. Wilson, Philip Graham Ryken, Philip Ryken, Leland Wilhoit, Todd Ryken Wilson
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2012 by Baker Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-7197-3, ISBN: 0-8010-7197-6

"Throughout the history of English literature, church ministers have figured prominently in novels, plays, morality tales, and even poetry. Pastors in the Classics is a unique, unprecedented collection of relevant literary masterpieces in which the pastor's experience is a major part of the story. Part 1 is a reader's guide to twelve important classics written over four centuries and covering seven different nationalities. Each chapter n ..."






Realms of Gold
The Classics in Christian Perspective (Wheaton Literary Series)
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2000 by Shaw Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-87788-717-1, ISBN: 0-87788-717-9

"These beautifully produced volumes feature prose and poetry of high literary, academic, and artistic merit, written by and about Christian artists of significant stature."






Christianity and Aesthetics
by Clyde S. Kilby, Leland Ryken, Breezy Brookshire
Paperback, 66 Pages, Published 2019 by Nicol Books
Unabridged
ISBN-13: 978-0-578-62092-3, ISBN: 0-578-62092-8

""A SMALL CLASSIC AND A TIMELESS PRIMER ON THINKING CHRISTIANLY ABOUT THE ARTS." "Dr. Kilby covers ten topics, supplemented by an introduction and an annotated bibliography of further readings. Kilby's approach is an apologetic one designed to defend the importance of art from a Christian perspective. There is a combative undertow to the book, directed on the one side against secularists who denigrate Christianity and on the other side e ..."






Words of Delight(2nd Edition)
A Literary Introduction to the Bible
by Leland Ryken, Leland Wilhoit
Paperback, 538 Pages, Published 1993 by Baker Academic
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-7769-2, ISBN: 0-8010-7769-9

"In this introduction to Scripture, Leland Ryken organizes biblical passages into literary genres including narratives, poetry, proverbs, and drama, demonstrating that knowledge of a genre's characteristics enriches one's understanding of individual passages. Ryken offers a volume brimming over with wonderful insights into Old and New Testament books and passages--insights that have escaped most traditional commentators."






The Pilgrim's Progress(1st Edition)
by John Bunyan, Desiring God, Leland Ryken, John Piper, Olivia Newton John, John Newton, John Newton Pol
Paperback, 252 Pages, Published 2014 by Desiring God
ISBN-13: 978-0-9912776-1-2, ISBN: 0-9912776-1-9

"This title does not contain both parts. Only the Bible has sold more copies than The Pilgrim’s Progress. Bunyan’s classic, first published in 1678, quickly became a hallmark among English readers and beyond, enduring down to our day as a unique resource for spiritual edification. This new edition from Desiring God contains Bunyan’s original version, unabridged and designed for modern readability. Featuring an introduction by John Pipe ..."






Work and Leisure in Christian Perspective
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1990 by Inter-Varsity Press
Import
ISBN-13: 978-0-85110-683-0, ISBN: 0-85110-683-8






Windows to the World
Literature in Christian Perspective
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 1990 by W Pub Group
ISBN-13: 978-0-945241-08-9, ISBN: 0-945241-08-9






Words of Delight
A Literary Introduction to the Bible
by Leland Ryken
Paperback, 382 Pages, Published 1988 by Baker Pub Group
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-7743-2, ISBN: 0-8010-7743-5






Effective Bible Teaching
by Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Jim Wilhoit
Paperback, 258 Pages, Published 1988 by Baker Academic
ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-9685-3, ISBN: 0-8010-9685-5

"Wilhoit and Ryken show you how to master a biblical text and discover its relevance to everyday living. They demonstrate how to detect and develop the "big idea" of each passage and to allow the text itself to suggest creative teaching methods. Teachers will learn to improve classroom skills, stimulate class discussion, motivate students, and use their imaginations."






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 ..."






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 ..."



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