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Leland Ryken
"Calvin, Spurgeon, and Luther appear alongside Wordsworth, Twain, and Emerson in a vibrant celebration of God's creation. Ryken joins great works of poetry, hymnody, prose, and art with accessible literary…
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Dr Leland Ryken
The Christian Imagination brings together in a single source the best that has been written about the relationship between literature and the Christian faith. This anthology covers all of the…
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A renowned literary scholar explains more than 250 literary forms found throughout Scripture in this alphabetically arranged handbook, offering succinct definitions, helpful illustrations, and key biblical references.
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…
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This is the fifth of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature. In this volume, the author not only explores the intersection of the Bible and literature, but…
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This is the third of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature. As with the first two volumes (How Bible Stories Work and Sweeter Than Honey, Richer Than…
"This beautiful anthology features readings on the events of Holy Week and our response. Ryken examines forty hymns, poems, and Scripture texts in a celebration of their artistry and meaning"--
Literary expert Leland Ryken introduces 50 of the best devotionals from church history, each with an analysis and a corresponding scripture passage to help readers understand and appreciate the literary…
We sometimes overlook the artistry of Christmas carols and other seasonal hymns. Leland Ryken’s historical background and literary analysis shows these songs to be powerful works of devotional poetry –
Slow down and enjoy great hymns in a new way with Leland Ryken as your literary and historical guide. These works of devotional poetry contain rich and powerful theological truths…
Provides a clear path through the maze of English Bible translations, defining the issues, contrasting the main traditions of modern Bible translation, and making a strong case for an essentially…
Outlines the chief characteristics of historic English Bible translation and surveys how modern Bible translations relate to the Tyndale-KJV legacy. Ryken firmly argues that the ESV is an heir of…
Helping readers understand, engage with, and enjoy the classics of Western literature, this companion volume to the Christian Guides to the Classics series answers basic questions and provides practical tips…
A survey of the kinds of literature found in Scripture combines the author’s Words of Delight and Words of Life. The author clearly explains and offers numerous examples.
Providing literary analysis and historical background, Leland Ryken invites us to experience great hymns as powerful works of devotional poetrysavoring elements that we easily miss when singing them.
A guide to the literary aspects of the Bible, this book surveys such biblical forms as narrative, poetry, proverb, gospel, parable, and epistle. It also discusses the literary unity of…
This is the last of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature. In this series, the author not only explores the intersection of the Bible and literature, but…
A literary expert introduces 150 of the best of the best in devotional poetry, providing commentary that helps readers understand and appreciate the literary beauty and the spiritual truths they…
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…
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…
This is the fourth of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature. This volume on the Gospels continues the tradition of the first three in the series by…
"Thanksgiving is a yearlong Christian practice. In this lavishly illustrated anthology, Ryken presents forty great thanksgiving texts-Scripture, hymns, and prose-with helpful commentary and devotional remarks"--
In this collection of 30 Christmas hymns, poems, and prose, literary expert Leland Ryken highlights how each passage is edifying and stylistically satisfying--allowing Christians to experience these classic works in…
This is a teacher’s book, written by an able teacher…. Most people are interested in literature because of a deep love for literature itself. They want to understand the reasons…
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…
Established in 1968, the Wheaton Literary Series provides insightful books for the thoughtful reader, inspiring imagination, and reflection. These beautifully produced volumes feature prose and poetry of high literary, academic…
David Barratt Roger Pooley Leland Ryken
This compendium is a Christian response to the controversies and some of the texts with which undergraduates and postgraduates in English studies are grappling.
This captivating Christian allegory of man’s religious journey follows a pilgrim as he travels the hazardous road to the Celestial City. Includes over 35 full-page illustrations, fabulously ornamented text borders…
Leland Ryken,Glenda Mathes
In today’s technology-driven culture, reading has become a lost art. Recovering the Lost Art of Reading explores the importance of reading generally and of studying the Bible as literature, while…
James C. Wilhoit,Leland Ryken
In this updated edition of a trusted classic, two Christian education specialists provide readers with the knowledge and methods needed to effectively communicate the message of the Bible.
Douglas Sean O'Donnell,Leland Ryken
Douglas Sean O'Donnell and Leland Ryken give pastors tools to better understand the literary nature of Scripture in order to give sermons that are interesting, relevant, and accurate to the…
Ryken describes the translation principles that make for reliable English Bible translation, looks at common translation fallacies, and offers principles for good translation.
Leland Ryken,Tremper Longman III
The aim of this work, edited by Leland Ryken and Tremper Longman III is to insure consistency in method and scope with a view to integrating literary and biblical studies…
Dr. Ryken’s presentation of the Puritan view and style of life allows the Puritans to speak for themselves on topics ranging from Church and Worship to Money and Marriage and…
Karen Swallow Prior
An acclaimed author helps readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with great writing.
