For the Puritans, the God-centered life meant making the quest for spiritual and moral holiness the great business of life. Leland Ryken businesscentergod Change image and share on social
There is a quiet revolution going on in the study of the Bible. At its center is a growing awareness that the Bible is a work of literature and that the methods of literary scholarship are a necessary part of any complete study of the Bible. Leland Ryken awarenessbiblecenter share on social
The oldest theory of art belongs to the Greeks, who regarded art as an imitation (mimesis) of reality. The strength of that theory is that it explains the way in which art takes its materials from real life. Leland Ryken artbelongexplain share on social
Puritanism was a youthful, vigorous movement. Leland Ryken movementpuritanismvigorous Change image and share on social
Writers themselves benefit from all helpful information about their task and methods. Readers, in turn, can have both their understanding and appreciation of literature enhanced by information about the writer's work. Leland Ryken appreciationbenefitenhance share on social
Stressing the God-centered life can lead to an otherworldly withdrawal from everyday earthly life. Leland Ryken centerearthlyeveryday Change image and share on social
The Bible is obviously a mixed book. Literary and nonliterary (expository, explanatory) writing exist side by side within the covers of this unique book. Leland Ryken biblebookcover Change image and share on social
Literature incarnates its meanings as concretely as possible. The knowledge that literature gives of a subject is the kind of knowledge that is obtained by (vicariously) living through an experience. Leland Ryken concretelyexperienceincarnate Change image and share on social
In Puritan thinking, the Christian life was a heroic venture, requiring a full quota of energy. Leland Ryken christianenergyfull Change image and share on social
The Puritans removed organs and paintings from churches, but bought them for private use in their homes. Leland Ryken buychurchhome Change image and share on social
