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Bible Literacy

Bible literacy?

Governor Purdue in Georgia has signed legislation that will allow "Bible literacy" to be an elective in Georgia high schools. What do you think about this? I'm not sure what to think.
Do you think the presence of this class might alienate other kids? (non-Christians)

Whatever happened to the separation of church and state?

The Catholic Bible Concordance $35.95 The first and only concordance for the RSV Catholic Edition (RSV-CE) of the Bible. Containing over 15,000 words and 300,000 entries, this exhaustive reference has listings for both editions of the RSV-CE. As easy to use as a dictionary, keywords and passages make Scripture accessible to people of all walks of life. ''An exhaustive reference tool"over 15,000 words and 300,000 entries '- An alphabetical listing of every word in the RSV-CE '- Passages listed for both the first and second editions of the RSV-CE '- Swiftly locate passages on any topic '- As easy to use as a dictionary ' - Entries show context for easy comparison of verses '- Key words and passages make Scripture accessible to people in all walks of life ' - Biblical literacy with a faithfully Catholic perspective ''???An invaluable tool for Christians in all walks of life. It will speed the research of scholars... It will be a grace to lay people as they pray and ponder the Scriptures, and will empower preachers"priests and deacons"as they prepare their homilies.???' " Scott Hahn , Author, Rome Sweet Home

Inside the Bible $17.95 This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own. Inside the Bible will transform almost-readers into avid readers of the sacred text." "Karl Keating, Author, What Catholics Really Believe Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. , is the editor of Homiletic and Pastoral Review and author of the 3-volume series Fundamentals of Catholicism . '

The Bible and the Qur'an (Book on CD) $23.95 Read by Chris Knufke 'A Catholic missionary examines differences between the Bible and the Quran.

Catholic Study Bible $9.95 The 12th volume in this very popular study Bible series based on the Ignatius Bible, the Revised Standard Version edition. Each volume in the series contains numerous Bible study helps and tools that include insights from the Church Fathers, topical essays, word studies and charts, maps, study questions and a cross-reference section.'

Walking the Bible $24.95 This beautifully shot PBS special offers valuable insights into the roots of the Biblical narrative. Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, it presents one man's epic journey "by foot, jeep, rowboat and camel"through the stories of the first five books of the Bible. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mt. Sinai, to considering the burning bush, Bruce Feiler's inspiring odyssey will bring you back to the world of the major Biblical characters.