Ryken, Leland. <br/><br/>
How to read the Bible as literature / 
Leland Ryken. 
 - 208 pages ;  21 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and indexes. 
<br/><br/>Is the Bible literature? -- The stories of the Bible -- Types of biblical stories -- The poetry of the Bible -- Types of biblical poetry -- The proverb as a literary form -- The gospels -- Parables -- The epistles -- Satire -- Visionary literature -- The literary unity of the Bible. 
<br/><br/> If you want to rightly understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just interpreted. This book takes you through the various literary forms used by biblical authors, and will help you read the Bible with renewed appreciation and excitement and gain a more profound grasp of its truths. -- 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0310390214 9780310390213 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.<br/>Bible--Critique, interprťation, etc.<br/>Bible.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Bible as literature.<br/>Bible (Littřature)<br/>Bible as literature.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Criticism, interpretation, etc.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BS535  / .R89 1984 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>220.6/6