Biblical Literacy: The Most Important People, Events, and Ideas of the Hebrew Bible

by Joseph Telushkin

Book Overview

In the tradition of Stephen Prothero's Religious Literacy and Ken Davis's Don't Know Much About the Bible, Biblical Literacy is a one-stop course on the Bible that offers readers--whether religious or not--every Bible story and passage they need to know. Professor Tim Beal has selected the Bible stories that have shaped history and our world and provides the key information we need to understand their significance and meaning. Whether atheist or believer,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688142974
• ISBN13: 9780688142971
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.4" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding!!!

Although I have read the Tanakh, this book really opened my eyes to things I have never seen before! I was delighted to read this overview of all important events in the Tanakh, in fact it has inspired me to go back and re-read what I have already read to find new things!

The ultimate in undertanding of the Old Testament

If you ever wondered what the Old Testament is all about, this book is for you. With all the respect to Christianity, there is nothing like going back to basics, which in this case means returning to the Jewish heritage and the essence of human experience. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the origin of our Western culture, ethics and the way of thinking in general.

The most helpful study guide ever!!

I bought this book in preparation for my class on the Hebrew Bible at Seattle University. It has not only been an immense help, but has allowed me to participate in class discussions like never before. Never have I been able to find such insight in the Old Testament, nor have I been able to defend my findings so clearly. Telushkin has done a simply wonderful job of bringing out those things one needs to grasp in order to go back and read the Good Book with a renewed sense of purpose. This truly is a must read for anyone who THINKS they know about the Old Testament.

wonderful, clear reading

I bought this book for a gift-now I'm keeping it for myself! We Christians are poorly educated about the Old Testament, focusing on the New- I love it, have told many about it-I have learned so much. wonderful job. Thanks, Rabbi Telushkin