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

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

To truly understand God's Word, we must know both what it says (content) and how 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.

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.

About the Author

Leland Ryken (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 The Word of God in English, The Complete Literary Guide to the Bible, and the ESV Literary Study Bible. He is a frequent speaker at the Evangelical Theological Society and served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version.