{"product_id":"journey-to-bethlehem-a-treasury-of-classic-christmas-devotionals-hardcover","title":"Journey to Bethlehem: A Treasury of Classic Christmas Devotionals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeland Ryken\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA 30-Day Anthology of Classic Christmas Writings\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, Christians have treasured the same classic hymns and passages at Christmas. While these works have stood the test of time, believers can be tempted to adopt them as commonplace and fail to consider their deeper meaning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eJourney to Bethlehem\u003c\/em\u003e presents an insightful selection of Christmas classics from the greatest English and American poets to important historical church figures such as Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Spurgeon. Ideal for reading during the month of December, yet applicable for use year-round, each of the 30 readings consists of a classic work, literary analysis, takeaway summary, and Bible passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiterary expert Leland Ryken analyzes hymns, poems, and prose, highlighting how each passage is edifying and stylistically satisfying. Readers will experience a new fondness for these classic works as they meditate on the mystery of Christ's incarnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30-Day Christmas Anthology: \u003c\/strong\u003e Each daily reading guides readers through the month of December\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures Classic Christian Works: \u003c\/strong\u003e Writings by historical church figures, including Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Spurgeon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Leland Ryken: \u003c\/strong\u003e Literary expert and author or editor of over 60 books including \u003cem\u003eThe Soul in Paraphrase and The Heart in Pilgrimage\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOffers a Fresh Perspective: \u003c\/strong\u003e Examines classic works from a literary perspective to provide Christians with new insights \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeland Ryken\u003c\/strong\u003e (PhD, University of Oregon) served as professor of English at Wheaton College for nearly fifty years. He served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version Bible and has authored or edited over sixty books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Word of God in English\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9.31 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764927234336,"sku":"9781433584190","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4abe7a4ae37367730e09c8fff0b65503.webp?v=1780257878","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/journey-to-bethlehem-a-treasury-of-classic-christmas-devotionals-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}