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Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible

Publisher:
, 2015
ISBN: 9781433542176

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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.

Top Highlights

“(4) The purpose of Mark’s Gospel is to inform us about the person and work of Jesus.” (Page 376)

“Matthew is the Jewish Gospel, and Mark is the ‘action’ Gospel.” (Page 370)

“Fallacy 1: The book is totally pessimistic, or nearly so.” (Page 212)

“Much Bible study and published scholarship leapfrogs over the preliminary step of interacting with the text” (Page 10)

“(4) There is a strong affective or emotional dimension to Ecclesiastes.” (Page 219)

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    $24.99

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