Dig deeper into the Bible with Ryken's Bible Handbook. Whether you're new to Bible study or have read the Scriptures countless times, greater riches are waiting to be unearthed. That favorite Scripture passage -- is it poetry, historical narrative, wisdom literature, part of a parable? Find out with this informative resource that provides the literary background of each book in the Bible. Includes a fact sheet for each chapter, a one-year Bible reading plan, insight from respected evangelical scholars, illustrations, and more. Discover for yourself the depth of God's Word. - Publisher.