Rethinking Biblical Literacy
Rethinking Biblical Literacy by Katie Edwards, published by Bloomsbury Academic on April 23, 2015, is an illustrated work that delves into the complexities surrounding biblical literacy. This book investigates the current understanding of the Bible’s influence and the perceived decline in biblical knowledge, exploring how this decline can be measured and addressed in educational contexts.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the Bible’s impact across various cultural mediums, including advertising, street art, poetry, and even popular television shows like The Simpsons. The text brings together contributions from specialists in biblical studies and media, highlighting the diverse ways in which people engage with and understand the Bible. With 232 pages, this edition provides a comprehensive look at the multifaceted nature of biblical literacy and its significance in contemporary society.
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What do people know about the Bible, and how much do they know? The media often discusses the worrying ‘decline’ in biblical literacy, but what does this really mean, and how can we measure this assumed ‘decline’? How can we go about teaching ‘biblical literacy’, and about teaching teachers how to teach it?
Rethinking Biblical Literacy explores the question of biblical literacy, examining the Bible’s use, influence and impact in advertising, street art, poetry, popular erotic literature, Irish and UK secondary education, stand-up comedy and The Simpsons TV series to display the different types of literacy and knowledge of the Bible. Katie B. Edwards brings together several specialists in the cultural use, impact and influence of the Bible to examine the contested nature of biblical literacy and to explore the variety of ways of ‘knowing’ about the Bible. The picture created is one of a broad range and at times surprising depth of knowledge about what remains arguably the most influential collection of texts ever to be published.
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