DOC Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know--And Doesn't by Stephen Prothero in History

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Minimum Religious LiteracyBy kthdimensionBoth readers that are religiously literate and illiterate will benefit from this book. For those that are illiterate; Dr. Prothero outlines and defines what he considers to be essential religious knowledge following a lengthy discourse on *why* religious knowledge is essential. For the religiously literate; however; his discussion of how religious education has evolved (devolved?) in America as well as its current slide toward being more emotional and less intellectual will motivate you to re-review his religious glossary. I grew up in a non-religious home so I count myself among those with a sub-par religious literacy and; as such; found the breadth and depth of this book spot on. Regardless of your religious literacy; however; you'll likely agree that "Americans' knowledge of religion runs as shallow as Americans' commitment to religion runs deep" (pp. 26) -- this book is a first step in the direction back toward generalized religious literacy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another good buy from By PatteAnother good buy from .com! This site always has what I'm looking for and I'm a very happy customer. You will be too.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good NewsBy bethieFor me; the first part was preaching to the choir. Yes; indeed we so need to understand the beliefs of others. The definitions were so good that instead of passing the book to someone else; I bought the book for others and intend to keep my copy as a reference.