A Christian Guide to the Classics

By: Leland Ryken

Crossway / 2015 / Paperback

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Leland Ryken's A Christian Guide to the Classics provides an overarching introduction to reading and enjoying the great works of literature. Addressing common misconceptions as well as how not to read the classics, this short book perfectly introduces the reasons why these books should be read, the importance of the Bible, Christian & secular classics, and where to find them. A perfect introduction to an often-intimidating task! 102 pages, softcover.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 102
Vendor: Crossway
Publication Date: 2015

Dimensions: 8.25 X 5.25 (inches)
ISBN: 1433547031
ISBN-13: 9781433547034

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Helping readers understand, engage with, and enjoy the classics of Western literature, this companion volume to the Christian Guides to the Classics series answers basic questions and provides practical tips for reading some of the greatest works of the last 2,000 years.

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Leland Ryken (PhD, University of Oregon) served as professor of English at Wheaton College for nearly 50 years. He has authored or edited over fifty books, including The Word of God in English and A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible. He is a frequent speaker at the Evangelical Theological Society's annual meetings and served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version Bible.