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Publishers Weekly starred review A Best Book of 2018 in Religion,
Publishers Weekly Reading great literature well has the power to
cultivate virtue, says acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior. In
this book, she takes readers on a guided tour through works of
great literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues
that philosophers and theologians throughout history have
identified as most essential for good character and the good life.
Covering authors from Henry Fielding to Cormac McCarthy, Jane
Austen to George Saunders, and Flannery O'Connor to F. Scott
Fitzgerald, Prior explores some of the most compelling universal
themes found in the pages of classic books, helping readers learn
to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with
great writing. The book includes end-of-chapter reflection
questions geared toward book club discussions, original artwork
throughout, and a foreword by Leland Ryken. The hardcover edition
was named a Best Book of 2018 in Religion by Publishers Weekly.
"[A] lively treatise on building character through
books.'"--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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.
The Christian Imagination brings together in a single source the best that has been written about the relationship between literature and the Christian faith. This anthology covers all of the major topics that fall within this subject and includes essays and excerpts from fifty authors, including C.S. Lewis, Flannery O’Connor, Dorothy Sayers, and Frederick Buechner.
Publishers Weekly starred review A Best Book of 2018 in Religion,
Publishers Weekly Reading great literature well has the power to
cultivate virtue, says acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior. In
this book, she takes readers on a guided tour through works of
great literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues
that philosophers and theologians throughout history have
identified as most essential for good character and the good life.
Covering authors from Henry Fielding to Cormac McCarthy, Jane
Austen to George Saunders, and Flannery O'Connor to F. Scott
Fitzgerald, Prior explores some of the most compelling universal
themes found in the pages of classic books, helping readers learn
to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with
great writing. The book includes end-of-chapter reflection
questions geared toward book club discussions, original artwork
throughout, and a foreword by Leland Ryken. The hardcover edition
was named a Best Book of 2018 in Religion by Publishers Weekly.
"[A] lively treatise on building character through
books.'"--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In this collection of 30 Christmas hymns, poems, and prose,
literary expert Leland Ryken highlights how each passage is
edifying and stylistically satisfying—allowing Christians to
experience these classic works in a fresh way.
This is the third of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible
as Literature. As with the first two volumes (How Bible Stories
Work and Sweeter Than Honey, Richer Than Gold), the author explores
the intersection of the Bible and literature. In this third volume,
Dr. Ryken shows pastors, students, and teachers of the Bible how
the literary craftsmanship of the epistles leads to a richer
understanding of its contents. After explaining the literary makeup
of the epistles, he provides exercises to help his readers master
this rich literary treasure. Speaking of the entire series, Ryken
says, "The niche that these volumes are designed to fill is the
literary approach to the Bible. This has been my scholarly passion
for nearly half a century. It is my belief that a literary approach
to the Bible is the common reader's friend, in contrast to the more
specialized types of scholarship on the Bible."
This is the second of a projected six-volume series called Reading
the Bible as Literature (the first volume being How Bible Stories
Work). An expert at exploring the intersection of the Bible and
literature, Ryken shows pastors and students and teachers of the
Bible how to appreciate the craftsmanship and beauty of biblical
poetry and how to interpret it correctly. Dr. Ryken goes one step
further than merely explaining the genre of poetry-he includes
exercises to help students master this rich literary treasure.
A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible is consideration of the
Bible from a literary perspective, reflecting contemporary interest
in the academic world of the Bible as literature. This collection
of essays addresses both specific books of the Bible and general
topics dealing with the Bible. The four main sections of the book
are; The Bible as Literature, The Literature of the Old Testament,
The Literature of the New Testament, and The Literary Influence of
the Bible. The editors for A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible
are Leland Ryken and Tremper Longman III. Contributors include:
Fredrick Buechner, Novelist John Sailhamer, Trinity Evangelical
Divinity School Wilson G. Baroody, Arizona State University William
F. Gentrup, Arizona State University Kenneth R.R. Gros, Louis
Indiana University Willard Van Antwerpen, Indiana University Nancy
Tischler, The Pennsylvania State University Michael Hagan, North
American Baptist Seminary Richard L. Pratt, Jr., Reformed
Theological Seminary Douglas Green, Yale University Wilma McClarty,
Southern College Jerry A. Gladson, First Christian Church, Garden
Grove, California Raymond C. Van Leeouwen, Calvin Theological
Seminary Richard Patterson, Liberty University James H. Sims, The
University of Southern Mississippi Branson L. Woodard, Jr. Liberty
University Amberys R. Whittle, Georgia Southern University John H.
Augustine, Yale University Michael Travers, Grand Rapids Baptist
College Marianne Meye Thompson, Fuller Theological Seminary John W.
Sider, Westmont College Carey C. Newman, Palm Beach Atlantic
College William G. Doty, The University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa Chaim
Potak, Novelist Gene Warren Doty, University of Missouri-Rolla
Sidney Greidanus, Calvin Theological Seminary
Why the Good Book Is a Great Read If you want to rightly
understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a
composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just
interpreted. The Bible s truths are embedded like jewels in the
rich strata of story and poetry, metaphor and proverb, parable and
letter, satire and symbolism. Paying attention to the literary form
of a passage will help you understand the meaning and truth of that
passage. How to Read the Bible as Literature takes you through the
various literary forms used by the biblical authors. This book will
help you read the Bible with renewed appreciation and excitement
and gain a more profound grasp of its truths. Designed for maximum
clarity and usefulness, How to Read the Bible as Literature
includes * sidebar captions to enhance organization * wide margins
ideal for note taking * suggestions for further reading * appendix:
"The Allegorical Nature of the Parables" * indexes of persons and
subjects"
Why does Bible study flourish in some churches and small groups and
not in others? In this updated edition of a trusted classic, two
Christian education specialists provide readers with the knowledge
and methods needed to effectively communicate the message of the
Bible. The book offers concrete guidance for mastering a biblical
text, interpreting it, and applying its relevance to life. Its
methods, which have been field-tested for twenty-five years, help
pastors, teachers, and ministry students improve their classroom
skills. Readers will learn how to develop the "big idea" of a
passage and allow the text itself to suggest creative teaching
methods. This new edition has been updated throughout and explores
the changed landscape of Bible study over the past two decades.
Readable and interdisciplinary in approach, this book will help a
new generation of Bible students teach in a purposeful and unified
way.
This is the first of a projected six-volume series called Reading
the Bible as Literature (the second volume being Sweeter Than
Honey, Richer Than Gold). An expert at exploring the intersection
of the Bible and literature, Ryken shows pastors and students and
teachers of the Bible how to appreciate the craftsmanship and
beauty of biblical narrative and how to interpret it correctly. Dr.
Ryken goes one step further than merely explaining the genre of
story-he includes exercises to help students master this rich
literary treasure.
This is the last of a six-volume series called Reading the Bible as
Literature. In this series, the author not only explores the
intersection of the Bible and literature, but he also shows
pastors, students, and teachers of the Bible the beautiful
craftsmanship of Proverbs and wisdom literature and how to
interpret them correctly. Dr. Ryken goes one step further than
merely explaining the genre of Proverbs and wisdom literature by
including exercises to help students master this rich literary
treasure.
In today’s technology-driven culture, reading has become a lost
art. Recovering the Lost Art of Reading explores the
importance of reading generally and of studying the Bible as
literature, while giving practical suggestions on how to read well.
A literary expert introduces 150 of the best of the best in
devotional poetry, providing commentary that helps readers
understand and appreciate the literary beauty and the spiritual
truths they contain.
Throughout the history of English literature, church ministers have
figured prominently in novels, plays, morality tales, and even
poetry. "Pastors in the Classics" is a unique, unprecedented
collection of relevant literary masterpieces in which the pastor's
experience is a major part of the story.
Part 1 is a reader's guide to twelve important classics written
over four centuries and covering seven different nationalities.
Each chapter not only describes and interprets the work in
question, it also highlights a specific feature of pastoral
ministry explored in the work. Part 2 is a handbook that defines
the canon of literary masterpieces that deal with the pastor's
experience, offering reading suggestions for both ministers and
lovers of literature.
From the familiar ("The Canterbury Tales"; "Cry, the Beloved
Country"; and "The Scarlet Letter") to the lesser-known ("Silence,"
"Witch Wood") to the surprising ("A Portrait of the Artist as a
Young Man"), this collection uncovers the good, the bad, and the
ugly ways in which pastors have been presented to the reading
public for the past half millennium.
For over forty years, Leland Ryken has championed and modeled a
Christian liberal arts education. His scholarship and commitment to
integrating faith with learning in the classroom have influenced
thousands of students who have sat under his winsome teaching.
Published in honor of Professor Ryken and presented on the occasion
of his retirement from Wheaton College, this compilation carries on
his legacy of applying a Christian liberal arts education to all
areas of life.
Five sections explore the background of a Christian liberal arts
education, its theological basis, habits and virtues, differing
approaches, and ultimate aims. Contributors including Philip Ryken,
Jeffry Davis, Duane Litfin, John Walford, Alan Jacobs, and Jim
Wilhoit analyze liberal arts as they relate to the disciplines, the
Christian faith, and the world. Also included are a transcript of a
well-known 1984 chapel talk delivered by Leland Ryken on the
student's calling and practical chapters on how to read, write, and
speak well.
Comprehensive in scope, this substantial volume will be a
helpful guide to anyone involved in higher education, as well as to
students, pastors, and leaders looking for resources on the
importance of faith in learning.
Now available in paperback, this volume celebrates veteran pastor
Kent Hughes's legacy of preaching God's Word by examining what it
means to be an expository preacher.
Established in 1968, the Wheaton Literary Series provides
insightful books for the thoughtful reader, inspiring imagination,
and reflection. These beautifully produced volumes feature prose
and poetry of high literary, academic, and artistic merit, written
by and about Christian artists of significant stature.
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