Biblical Literacy: The Essential Bible Stories Everyone Needs to Know

“The Bible…is a locked treasure for those unfamiliar with the Scriptures….Beal offers a key with his accessible guide.” -  Cleveland Plain Dealer

“With skill and insight, Timothy Beal has given us a great gift: a lucid and engaging introduction to the most important book ever published.” - Jon Meacham , author of  American Lion , winner of the Pulitzer Prize

In the tradition of Stephen Prothero�'  Religious Literacy , and with the deftness of Bill Bryson�'  Mother Tongue , Timothy Beal�'  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 other of his highly acclaimed books, Beal�'  Biblical Literacy  is a must-have handbook for understanding today�' world.