In this comprehensive and systematic volume, renowned literary expert Leland Ryken introduces readers to the specific themes, patterns, and techniques used by the biblical authors. A companion to Ryken’s A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible, this practical guidebook will equip you to interpret each book of the Bible through the lens of its literary forms and features—helping you faithfully read, understand, and teach the Bible with greater insight.

• Introduces readers to the literary forms and genres that appear in each book of the Bible
• Written by a renowned literary scholar
• Examines specific literary terms, genres, motifs, archetypes, figures of speech, rhetorical devices, and more
• A companion to Ryken’s A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible