The poetic power of hymnody

The poetic power of hymnody

Leland Ryken argues for reading hymns as devotional poetry, that we might have constant access to their spiritual insights and that they might help nurture and shape us into disciples. (12 minutes)
Realms of Gold: The Classics in Christian Perspective, by Leland Ryken

Realms of Gold: The Classics in Christian Perspective, by Leland Ryken

Leland Ryken proceeds chronologically through some of his most favorite classics, from Homer to Shakespeare and Milton to Tolstoy and Camus, offering not only a taste of the classics, but a framework in which to analyze them. (8 hours 30 minutes)