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We’ve all heard about the classics and assume they’re great. Some of us have even read them on our own. But for those of us who remain a bit intimidated or simply want to get more out of our reading, Crossway’s Christian Guides to the Classics are here to help.
In these short guidebooks, popular professor, author, and literary expert Leland Ryken takes you through some of the greatest literature in history while answering your questions along the way.
Each book:
- Includes an introduction to the author and work
- Explains the cultural context
- Incorporates published criticism
- Contains discussion questions at the end of each unit of the text
- Defines key literary terms
- Lists resources for further study
- Evaluates the classic text from a Christian worldview
This particular guide opens up the signature book of American literature, Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, and unpacks its universal themes of sin, guilt, and redemption.
- Sales Rank: #867349 in eBooks
- Published on: 2013-02-28
- Released on: 2013-02-28
- Format: Kindle eBook
Review
“Ryken is a warm and welcoming guide to the classics of Western literature. The books in this series distill complex works into engaging and relevant commentaries, and help twenty-first-century readers understand what the classics are, how to read them, and why they continue to matter.”
—Andrew Logemann, Chair, Department of English, Gordon College
“Students, teachers, homeschoolers, general readers, and even seasoned literature professors like me will find these Christian guides to classic works of literature invaluable. They demonstrate just what is so great about these ‘great books’ and illuminate their meanings in light of Christian truth. Reading these books along with the masterpieces they accompany is a literary education in itself, and there can be few better tutors and reading companions than Leland Ryken, a master Christian scholar and teacher.”
—Gene Edward Veith Jr., Provost and Professor of Literature, Patrick Henry College; Director, Cranach Institute, Concordia Theological Seminary
“The Classics are peaks I’ve always wanted to climb, but never had the chutzpah to tackle. I often find myself, as a result, admiring these beauties from afar, wondering if I’ll ever dare an ascent and one day enjoy their views. That’s why I’m delighted to see the release of Crossway’s Christian Guides to the Classics. Now, I’ve got a boost to my confidence, a feasible course in front of me, and a world-class guide to assist along the way. In fact, Dr. Leland Ryken could scale these peaks in his sleep, having, for decades now, guided hundreds of students to a greater appreciation for the Classics. Lee combines scholarly acumen and Christian faith with uncluttered thinking and crystal-clear style in a way that virtually guarantees no one will get tangled-up in woods or wander off trail. The Classics are now within reach! I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about this series!”
—Todd Wilson, Senior Pastor, Calvary Memorial Church, Oak Park, Illinois; author, Real Christian and The Pastor Theologian
“In an age when many elite universities have moved away from the classics, this series will help re-focus students and teachers on the essential works of the canon. More importantly, it will help present the classics from the perspective of the Judeo-Christian worldview upon which the university was built. These guides offer exactly the kind of resources needed to empower high school and college students (whether in public, private, classical-Christian, or home schools) to connect with the Great Books and to ask the kinds of questions that we all must ask if we are to understand our full status as creatures made in the image of God who have fallen but who can be redeemed.”
—Louis Markos, Professor of English, Scholar in Residence, and Robert H. Ray Chair of Humanities, Houston Baptist University; author, Restoring Beauty: The Good, the True, and the Beautiful in the Writings of C. S. Lewis
“It is hard to imagine a better guide than Leland Ryken to help readers navigate the classics. In an age in desperate need of recovering the permanent things, I am thankful that Crossway and Ryken have teamed up to produce excellent guides to help Christians take up and read the books which have shaped the western intellectual tradition.”
—Bradley G. Green, Associate Professor of Christian Thought and Tradition, Union University; writer-in-residence, Tyndale House, Cambridge
“The Christian Guides to the Classics series by Leland Ryken will be a helpful addition to the library of anyone interested in a deeper understanding of classic literature. I can’t help but think that these guides will give us more pleasure and satisfaction from our reading than we would otherwise have. And best of all, we will be better equipped to successfully engage with the ideas and worldviews we come across in our reading. That’s a goal worth pursuing.”
—Jonathan Lewis, Editor, Home School Enrichment, Inc.
About the Author
Leland Ryken (PhD, University of Oregon) served as professor of English at Wheaton College for nearly 50 years. He has authored or edited over fifty books, including The Word of God in English and A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible. He is a frequent speaker at the Evangelical Theological Society's annual meetings and served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version Bible.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
The Scarlet Letter from a Biblical worldview
By Wayne S. Walker
Nearly every college-bound reading list for high school students contains The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Interestingly enough, I was never required to read it in either high school or college. I did read Hawthorne's other great novel, The House of Seven Gables, for American Literature in my junior year of high school, but I decided to read The Scarlet Letter as an adult. Personally, I didn't think all that much of it. In my review of it, I quoted a couple of friends. Dave Pratte wrote, "Classic story of a woman guilty of adultery and the torment she and others suffer as a result. Teaches the consequences of sin and the need for confession and forgiveness. Contains denominational error and uses difficult language and symbolism. Not for young children." And Dale Smelser wrote, "Given the penchant of teachers for assigning The Scarlet Letter, we know that there is Trouble in River City. While [it] in the right circumstances may teach tempered judgment, in the milieu of today's classroom it may simply make adultery seem less than bad."
Therefore, parents who are trying to bring their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord could use a guide to the book that discusses it from a Biblical worldview, if a young person is required to read the book, and that is exactly what Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter by Leland Ryken, who has a PhD, from the University of Oregon and served as professor of English at Wheaton College for over 43 years, intends to be. After some introductory matter about the nature and function of literature, why the classics matter, how to read a story, the book at a glance, and the author and his faith, every chapter in The Scarlet Letter has a corresponding chapter in the guide with a plot summary, commentary, and "For Reflection or Discussion" sections, along with other side notes. Ryken argues that the foundation of the book is the conflict between the Romantic worldview symbolized by adulteress Hester Prynne and the Christian worldview represented by her partner, the minister Arthur Dimmesdale. He says that the theme is not Hester's adultery but "the progress of Dimmesdale toward salvation."
Ryken concludes, "Upon reflection here at the end of the story, we cannot help but feel deeply that all the sadness portrayed in the book was the result of an adulterous encounter and/or relationship. As we reach the close of the story, we cannot help but feel great regret that Hester and Dimmesdale committed adultery." Therefore, if teenagers, or even adults, are going to read The Scarlet Letter, this guide by Leland Ryken from Crossway should prove very helpful. Other books in the series include Milton's Paradise Lost, Homer's The Odyssey, Shakespeare's Macbeth, Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, and Dickens's Great Expectations. I have one more comment. Ryken says, "The Scarlet Letter is probably the signature book of American literature." I am sure that this is true, but while not wishing to negate anything Ryken says in the guide, I still believe that Christians should not necessarily feel any compulsion to read a book just because the people of this world consider it a "classic."
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Christian Worldview without Christ?
By E. Hankins
From the Publisher:
Each book:
- Includes an introduction to the author and work
- Explains the cultural context
- Incorporates published criticism
- Contains discussion questions at the end of each unit of the text
- Defines key literary terms
- Includes brief bibliographies for further study
- Evaluates the classic text from a Christian worldview through analytic commentary
This guide opens up the signature book of American literature, Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter, and unpacks its universal themes of sin, guilt, and redemption." (Elsewhere, this sentence concludes with: "...unpacks its universal themes of sin, knowledge, and the human condition."
My Take:
Ryken begins this guide with a one-page analysis on each of the following topics: "The Nature and Function of Literature", "Why the Classics Matter", "How to Read a Story", and "The Author and His Faith". This introductory matter also includes a two-page, "Book at a Glance" spread, which functions as a basic overview of the entire book. Each chapter of Ryken's guide to The Scarlet Letter includes a plot summary, commentary, reflection/discussion questions, and additional published commentary. This material aims at explaining the story to aid the reader in thinking critically and exercising discernment as he/she reads. As such, first-time readers will likely want to enjoy The Scarlet Letter, and then, return to this guide for a more detailed analysis lest their reading experience be spoiled.
Ryken seeks to help his reader recognize and evaluate the many religious themes (sin, guilt, confession, salvation) as well as the rich symbolism within The Scarlet Letter. According to Ryken, one of the major contrasts throughout The Scarlet Letter centers between the Romantic worldview and the Christian worldview. In the former, "evil is external and societal", whereas in the latter, there is a "spiritual torment" for the guilty sinner (pg. 50). Ryken notes that these two worldviews differ in their diagnosis of the problem and thus, in their solutions.
While there is much to ponder in this material, one must ask, "Does Hawthorne's novel accurately represent a truly "Christian worldview" or merely a religious mindset?" Although Hawthorne mentions God, forgiveness, mercy, and salvation, he never mentions or alludes to Christ who is the way, truth, and life. The first (and only) mention of "Christ" in this study guide is on Page 67. Ryken writes:
"The very last sentences of Dimmesdale's final, farewell speech are particularly filled with theological and biblical meaning. After cataloging the agonies that Dimmesdale paradoxically claims were part of God's mercy to him, he asserts that if any 'of these agonies had been wanting, I had been lost forever.' To be lost is a loaded theological word that denotes being without salvation in Christ and therefore to be condemned eternally in hell" (pg. 67).
In spite of the fact that Dimmesdale goes to God for forgiveness, one must ask, "Where is Christ?" There is no mention of the perfect life that He lived, the death He died in the place of sinners, etc. In short, Hawthorne's novel contains no Gospel. So, how does Hawthorne truly represent a "Christian worldview" as Ryken asserts throughout this entire guide? [ex. "Dimmesdale will achieve the salvation of his soul" (pg. 48).] Everything in Scripture points to Christ. Hawthorne fails to accomplish this.
That being said, I think there are many themes that make The Scarlet Letter a thought-provoking novel worth reading. For starters, Hawthorne sees sin as sin, depicts the danger of concealed sin (just like David) and vengeance, and truthfully portrays sexual sin as sin against the soul (without going into any nitty-gritty details). Ryken's guide does a decent job of bringing out some of the significant themes in The Scarlet Letter. Ultimately, Hawthorne and Ryken accurately represent the truth that unconfessed sin causes one to waste away just as it resulted in the demise and death of Dimmesdale.
Additional questions that might have made this guide more helpful include: "What caused Dimmesdale and Hester to commit this sin? Why did Hester confess her sin? Was she repentant?" To some extent, Ryken looks at this as he represents Hester's Romanticist worldview. However, he fails to consider why Dimmesdale never confessed his sin. Ultimately, it seems to be because he feared man rather than God. There is a lesson to be learned here. We must fear God who can cast our souls into Hell rather than man who can merely harm our physical bodies. Most importantly, salvation is to be found in Christ alone, not in merely confessing our sin. The message in these books is sketchy. Scripture says, "If we confess our sin, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." How does this happen? We must turn from our sin and toward Christ. This is where Hawthorne and Ryken seem to miss the boat. Ryken analyzes what Hawthorne wrote and labels Hawthorne's message as representing a "Christian worldview", but how can it be a Christian worldview without clearly representing Christ as Savior and Lord? All-in-all, this guide is useful for analyzing themes, but one must bring discernment to Ryken's message as well as the novel.
Other books in the "Christian Guides to the Classics" series include:
Homer's "The Odyssey"
Milton's "Paradise Lost"
Shakespeare's "Macbeth"
Expected in Spring 2014:
Dicken's "Great Expectations"
Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress"
*Many thanks to Crossway for sending me a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!
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Quick review of a thin little book :) The book "Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter" by Leland Ryken is one of the series of "Christian Guides to the Classics." I want to tell you that I was impressed with this little book/guide! The author guides the reader through the Scarlet Letter chapter by chapter, bringing attention to literary devices, Christian references, symbolism, and practices of the day. For each chapter there are 3 sections: plot summary, commentary, and "for reflection or discussion."
I wish I had read this years ago! What a different look at The Scarlet Letter! It is very thorough and highlights different aspects of the story which could be overlooked. This book/guide could be used by a teacher, a student, a discussion group, or just by someone seeking to better understand this classic piece of literature.
I would definitely recommend this book and I look forward to checking out other books in this series.
Thank you Crossway books for the opportunity to review this book. I received a copy of this book for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive recommendation.
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