A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible

by Leland Ryken

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2014

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 will help Bible readers better understand the underlying structure of Scripture—giving a clearer shape and deeper meaning to each and every page of God's Word.

Contents

Top Highlights

“literary form is anything pertaining to how a passage expresses its content” (source)

“or story pattern) fits the definition of a literary form” (source)

“A dictionary definition of motif is simply ‘pattern.’” (source)

“methods of analysis that are possible if we are aware of the traits of a given form,” (source)

“in that context, the antihero embodies the nihilism and negations of the modern age” (source)

Product Details

• Title : A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible
• Author: Ryken, Leland
• Publisher: Crossway
• Publication Date: 2014
• ISBN: 9781433541179

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.