Letters of Grace and Beauty: A Guided Literary Study of New Testament Epistles (Reading the Bible as Literature)

This is the third of a six-volume series titled Reading the Bible as Literature. Like the first two volumes (How Bible Stories Work and Sweeter Than Honey, Richer Than Gold), Dr. Ryken continues his exploration of the intersection between the Bible and literature. In this third volume, Dr. Ryken shows pastors, students, and teachers of the Bible how the literary craftsmanship of the epistles enhances a richer understanding of their contents.

After explaining the literary makeup of the epistles, Ryken provides exercises to help readers master this literary treasure. He notes, “The niche that these volumes are designed to fill is the literary approach to the Bible. This has been my scholarly passion for nearly half a century. It is my belief that a literary approach to the Bible is the common reader's friend, in contrast to the more specialized types of scholarship on the Bible.”

This volume helps deepen readers' understanding of the Bible by appreciating the literary elements within the epistles, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to engage with Scripture on a deeper level.