Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible
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- ISBN 9781433542176
- Weight: 763g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 31 Oct 2015
- Publisher: Crossway Books
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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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.
- Introduces readers to the literary forms and genres that appear in each book of the Bible
- Written by a renowned literary scholar
- Examines specific literary terms, genres, motifs, archetypes, figures of speech, rhetorical devices, and more
- A companion to Ryken’s A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible
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.
