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A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible - by Leland Ryken (Paperback)

A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible - by  Leland Ryken (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>A renowned literary scholar explains more than 250 literary forms found throughout Scripture in this alphabetically arranged handbook, offering succinct definitions, helpful illustrations, and key biblical references.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>To truly understand God's Word, we must know both <em>what</em> it says (content) and <em>how</em> it says it (form). This accessible guide features over 250 alphabetically arranged entries explaining common literary forms found in the Bible. Each entry contains a succinct definition, helpful illustrations, and a representative list of passages where that particular literary form is present. </p> <p>More than merely a dictionary, this indispensable resource will help Bible readers better understand the underlying structure of Scripture--giving a clearer shape and deeper meaning to each and every page of God's Word.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Leland Ryken</strong> (PhD, University of Oregon) served as professor of English at Wheaton College for more than 43 years. He has authored or edited more than three dozen books, including <em>The Word of God in English</em>, <em>The Complete Literary Guide to the Bible</em>, and the <em>ESV Literary Study Bible</em>. He is a frequent speaker at the Evangelical Theological Society and served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version.</p>

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