“There is a quiet revolution going on in the study of the Bible. At its center is a growing awareness that the Bible is a work of literature and that the methods of literary scholarship are a necessary part of any complete study of the Bible.”
Quote by Leland Ryken
Work
How to Read the Bible as Literature
This book examines the Bible through the lens of literary criticism, treating its various books as works of literature with distinct genres, structures, and artistic devices. It discusses how readers can appreciate the Bible's use of metaphor, symbolism, plot, and character development, while also considering the historical and cultural contexts that shape its literary forms. The work aims to bridge the gap between religious interpretation and literary analysis, offering tools for engaging with the text's language and storytelling techniques. more
Author
Leland Ryken
Leland Ryken is an accomplished author, born in 1942. His works span a wide range of subjects including literary criticism, biblical studies, and Christian theology. more
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