Those Lutherans are on top of it, again! Recognizing that few people have an opportunity to learn about the Bible and so are at a disadvantage for understanding the bases of their faith as well as for engaging the rich questions of lived belief, they’ve established the Book of Faith Initiative. Reverend Dr. Stan Olson, ELCA’s Executive Director for Vocation and Education put me on to it in reply to my inquiry about how preachers might help their parishioners boost biblical literacy (and so get more out of their sermons). Great stuff! Check it out. Critics rightly point out that (as is so often the case) it can be tricky to distinguish between teaching about the Bible and teaching particular readings, interpretations, or applications of the Bible.
