A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible

by Leland Ryken

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2014

Overview

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.

Key Features

• Features over 250 alphabetically arranged entries explaining common literary forms.
• Contains a succinct definition, helpful illustrations, and a representative list of passages.
• Helps Bible readers better understand the underlying structure of Scripture.

Praise for A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms

Coming from a world-renowned expert in the literary forms of the Bible and drawing on the expertise that can come only from a lifetime of college teaching, this marvelous new book will take its place as an essential reference work that should be in the library of everyone who seeks to study or teach the Bible in greater depth. Highly recommended.

--Wayne Grudem, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary

Here is a book, indeed, to keep at hand: it will hold a permanent place by my Bible. Leland Ryken illustrates the interrelationship between meaning and form in a manner that is erudite, accessible, and illuminating. Learning about literary forms in the Bible deepens our understanding and appreciation of Scripture, and glorifies our God as Author of all.

--Carolyn Weber, Professor, New College Franklin; award-winning author, Surprised by Oxford

This extremely useful book will be warmly welcomed by teachers, not only within churches, but also in college and university settings. A highly practical vade mecum for any serious reader of the Bible, for students of the Bible in its literary dimension it will become practically indispensable. Leland Ryken has made yet another superb contribution to our textual resources for biblical learning.

--David Lyle Jeffrey, Distinguished Professor of Literature and the Humanities, Baylor University

Product Details

• Title: A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible
• Author: Leland Ryken
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Pages: 224
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781433541179, 9781433541148, 1433541149, 1433541173
• Resource ID: LLS:9781433541179
• Resource Type: text.monograph.handbook
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-11T18:16:48Z

About Leland Ryken

Leland Ryken, (PhD, University of Oregon) served as professor of English at Wheaton College for nearly fifty years. He served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version Bible and has authored or edited over sixty books, including The Word of God in English and A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible.