How to Read the Bible as Literature
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How to Read the Bible as Literature   -     By: Leland Ryken

How to Read the Bible as Literature

Zondervan / 1984 / Paperback

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Have you ever considered the Bible's role as great literature? Exploring various literary forms and devices found in Scripture, students will learn how understanding concepts such as poetic parallelism, metaphors and similes, heroic narrative, suspense, and conflict can enhance their grasp of God's truth. 208 pages, softcover from Zondervan.

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Title: How to Read the Bible as Literature
By: Leland Ryken
Format: Paperback
Vendor: Zondervan
Publication Date: 1984
Dimensions: 8 X 5.25 X .5 (inches)
Weight: 6 ounces
ISBN: 0310390214
ISBN-13: 9780310390213
UPC: 025986390211
Stock No: WW0390214

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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

Author Bio

Leland Ryken (PhD, University of Oregon) is professor of English at Wheaton College in Illinois, where he has twice received the "teacher of the year" award.

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