Words of Delight : A Literary Introduction to the Bible

by Ryken, Leland

• ISBN13: 9780801077692
• ISBN10: 0801077699
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-02-01
• Publisher: Baker Academic

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
Introducing Biblical Narrative: What You Should Know About the Stories of the Bible	35	(18)
The Elements of Narrative: How Bible Stories Work	53	(38)
Artistry in Biblical Narrative	91	(16)
Hero Stories	107	(20)
Epic	127	(18)
Tragedy	145	(14)
Part 2 Biblical Poetry
The Language of Biblical Poetry	159	(28)
Artistry in Biblical Poetry	187	(20)
Explicating Biblical Poetry: What to Say About a Poem	207	(20)
Types of Biblical Psalms	227	(44)
The Song of Solomon	271	(22)
Part 3 Other Biblical Literary Forms
Encomium	293	(20)
Proverb	313	(16)
Satire	329	(12)
Drama	341	(12)
Part 4 The New Testament
How Literary Is the New Testament?	353	(16)
The Gospels	369	(34)
The Parables	403	(16)
The Book of Acts	419	(12)
The Epistles	431	(10)
Poetry, Proverb, and Hymn	441	(18)
Oratory	459	(18)
The Book of Revelation	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