Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible

by Leland Ryken

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2015

Overview

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 Bible with greater insight.

Product Details

• Title: Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible
• Author: Leland Ryken
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2015
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible as literature
• ISBNs: 9781433542176, 9781433542206, 9781433542183, 9781433542190, 143354217X, 143354220X, 1433542188, 1433542196
• Resource ID: LLS:LTRRYNTRDCTNBBL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:23:08Z

About Leland Ryken

Leland Ryken (PhD, University of Oregon) served as professor of English at Wheaton College for more than 43 years. He has authored or edited more than three dozen books, including The Word of God in English, The Complete Literary Guide to the Bible, The ESV Literary Study Bible, and A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible. He is a frequent speaker at the Evangelical Theological Society and served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version.