Words of Delight : A Literary Introduction to the Bible
by Ryken, LelandEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1993-02-01
Publisher(s): Baker Academic
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Summary
In this introduction to Scripture, the author offers a volume brimming over with wonderful insights into Old and New Testament books and passages - insights that have escaped most traditional commentators. Those who study, preach, or teach the Scriptures will add this book to the inner circle of reference works they always keep within reach.
Table of Contents
| Preface | 9 | (2) | |||
| Introduction: Reading the Bible as Literature | 11 | (24) | |||
| Part 1 Biblical Narrative | |||||
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35 | (18) | |||
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53 | (38) | |||
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91 | (16) | |||
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107 | (20) | |||
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127 | (18) | |||
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145 | (14) | |||
| Part 2 Biblical Poetry | |||||
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159 | (28) | |||
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187 | (20) | |||
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207 | (20) | |||
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227 | (44) | |||
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271 | (22) | |||
| Part 3 Other Biblical Literary Forms | |||||
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293 | (20) | |||
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313 | (16) | |||
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329 | (12) | |||
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341 | (12) | |||
| Part 4 The New Testament | |||||
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353 | (16) | |||
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369 | (34) | |||
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403 | (16) | |||
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419 | (12) | |||
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431 | (10) | |||
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441 | (18) | |||
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459 | (18) | |||
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477 | (30) | |||
| Epilogue: The Poetics of Biblical Literature | 507 | (6) | |||
| Glossary | 513 | (6) | |||
| Index of Subjects | 519 | (8) | |||
| Index of Authors | 527 | (2) | |||
| Index of Scripture | 529 |
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