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Highlights
- In this introduction to Scripture, Leland Ryken organizes biblical passages into literary genres including narratives, poetry, proverbs, and drama, demonstrating that knowledge of a genre's characteristics enriches one's understanding of individual passages.Ryken offers a volume brimming over with wonderful insights into Old and New Testament books and passages--insights that have escaped most traditional commentators.
- About the Author: Leland Ryken (PhD, University of Oregon) is professor emeritus of English at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and the author or editor of nearly forty books, including "Words of Delight: A Literary Introduction to the Bible.
- 538 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Studies
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About the Book
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.Book Synopsis
In this introduction to Scripture, Leland Ryken organizes biblical passages into literary genres including narratives, poetry, proverbs, and drama, demonstrating that knowledge of a genre's characteristics enriches one's understanding of individual passages.Ryken offers a volume brimming over with wonderful insights into Old and New Testament books and passages--insights that have escaped most traditional commentators.
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In this introduction to Scripture, the author offers a volume brimming over with wonderful insights into Old and New Testament books and passages - insights that have escaped most traditional commentators. Those who study, preach, or teach the Scriptures will add this book to the inner circle of reference works they always keep within reach.About the Author
Leland Ryken (PhD, University of Oregon) is professor emeritus of English at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and the author or editor of nearly forty books, including "Words of Delight: A Literary Introduction to the Bible."Dimensions (Overall): 9.01 Inches (H) x 6.09 Inches (W) x 1.25 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 538
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Biblical Studies
Publisher: Baker Academic
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Leland Ryken
Language: English
Street Date: February 1, 1993
TCIN: 77828990
UPC: 9780801077692
Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-8928
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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