Biblical Literacy

"e;The Bible . . . is a locked treasure for those unfamiliar with the Scriptures. . . . Beal offers a key with his accessible guide."e; -Cleveland Plain DealerTimothy Beal's Biblical Literacy is a one-stop course in the Bible passages and background information that everyone needs to know to navigate our nuanced cultural landscape from devout believers to decided atheists, average citizens to pop-culture aficionados. Like Religion in America, Religion and its Monsters, and his other highly acclaimed books, Beal's Biblical Literacy is a must-have handbook for understanding today's world. "e;With skill and insight, Timothy Beal has given us a great gift: a lucid and engaging introduction to the most important book ever published."e; Jon Meacham, Pulitzer prize-winning author of American Lion"e;Tim Beal has written about the rich, thick connections between the Bible and popular culture . . . In a society of deep and dangerous disconnects, the connects of this book serve exceedingly well."e; Walter Brueggemann, author of The Prophetic Imagination"e;A readable, informative and timely book."e; Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of Faith"e;Here you will find numerous gems of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures, along with pithy, helpful, and at times even witty, introductions."e; Bart D. Ehrman, James A. Gray Professor of Religious Studies, University of North Caroline, Author of Jesus, Interrupted"e;Beal . . . makes a well-stated case that a knowledge of the Bible is essential to understanding our culture. His book will serve as a handy first step toward that goal especially for the reader who may feel intimidated by 'the boring bits.'"e; Bookpage