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According to polls conducted by Gallup and the Pew Research Forum on Religion & Public Life, the majority of Americans fail basic tests about religion, including tests on their own faith. This is troublesome because religious literacy is about so much more than naming deities or knowing the stories of ancient history. For many of us, religion is a way to examine and understand ourselves. These 24 enlightening lectures offer you the chance to experience the world's religions from all angles – historical, theological, and cultural.

What's Your Religious Literacy IQ? Quick—can you: Name the four Gospels? Name a sacred text of Hinduism? Name the holy book of Islam? Name the first five books of the Hebrew Bible or the Christian Old Testament?Name the Ten Commandments? Name the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism? If you can't...

What is Biblical Literacy? Surprisingly, not much has been published addressing this topic. Filling the void, this highly accessible introduction to the subject answers why Christians need to be biblically literate, what biblical literacy is, and how it is achieved. Though interpretive challenges face every reader of Scripture, they need not keep believers from gaining awareness of and proficiency in the Bible's clear teaching.

Teaching the multiple practical benefits of knowing, living, speaking, believing and acting on the word of God.

Young Catholics worldwide are clamoring for a clear, accessible course on the fundamentals of our faith. If you’re one of them, join Fr. Bill Byron, one of America's leading Catholic educators, for this lively 12-lecture course.

Are you curious about the Bible but don't know where to start? "Intro to the Bible" is your perfect gateway to understanding the world's most influential book. This podcast, brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, is designed for beginners and those seeking a fresh perspective on Scripture.In the episodes, we'll explore:The Bible's relevance in today's worldHow to approach and ask questions about the BibleThe nature and character of GodThe structure and organization of the BibleAn overview of the Bible's overarching narrativeOur engaging discussions will equip you with the knowledge ...

Learn the Bible in Layers! The Bible Brief is a 3-Level program designed to guide you through the chronological Bible story in 10-Steps. Our time-conscious, guided journey will help you discover your part in the God’s story:Level 1 (Run): The Bible in 10 Steps, an overview of the Bible story. Level 2 (Jog): The Bible in 50 days, discovering the Bible story. Level 3 (Walk): The Bible in 200 days, through the adventure of the Bible. Find your purpose in the story of God, and live your life playing your part. Welcome to the Bible Brief. Want a Bible intro? Check out our other podcast, “...

Sacred Garden offers calm, thoughtful reflections on stories from the Tanakh.Each short episode retells a biblical moment in plain, gentle language and ends with a personal insight to carry with you.A weekly Torah bite for anyone seeking light, meaning, or a peaceful pause in their day.

Learn the Bible in Layers! The Bible Brief is a 3-Level program designed to guide you through the chronological Bible story in 10-Steps. Our time-conscious, guided journey will help you discover your part in the God’s story:Level 1 (Run): The Bible in 10 Steps, an overview of the Bible story. Level 2 (Jog): The Bible in 50 days, discovering the Bible story. Level 3 (Walk): The Bible in 200 days, through the adventure of the Bible. Find your purpose in the story of God, and live your life playing your part. Welcome to the Bible Brief. Want a Bible intro? Check out our other podcast, “...

The Keys to Prosperity Manifestation; Love, Faith, Truth, Beauty and Goodness goes beyond the traditional and primitive concepts of faith as perceived from biblical scripture, giving the listener a more enlightened concept of faith and how it is applied to make manifest the objects that our faith is directed toward.