"The feedback from students and parents has been positive. Students were
surprised at what they learned about the Bible text as well as its influence in
the world in literature, advertisements, music and art. Thank you for your
preparation of the text; it is wonderful."
Bonnie Nations, public school English teacher, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
"I am very impressed with the level of information and the amount of project
suggestions available. I like the well-rounded approach of providing the
influence the Bible has had on literature, art, music, theater, law, etc."
Crystal Flath, public school English teacher, Sullivan, Indiana
"Institute the class and use the book. It is a wonderful supplement to the
Bible: beautiful, well organized, and great for entry level students."
Mark Whittaker, public school English teacher, Douglasville, Georgia
"This textbook is extremely valuable when learning about the Bible’s influence
on our literature. I loved teaching it."
Sherry Bailey, public school English teacher, Cullman, Alabama
"It is an amazing course! The students are excited and inspired to study this
piece of our culture."
Barbara Jean Hoppe, public school English teacher, Murrieta, California
"My experience with the text has been positive. It is filled with beautiful
photos and works of art and the page layout keeps students engaged. In addition,
the content illustrates the Bible’s relevance in the student’s everyday world."
Wanda Dent, public school English teacher, Cleveland, Tennessee
"Teaching The Bible and Its Influence this year has been a good experience for
myself and the students as well. There are so many connections to our country’s
history and literature with the Bible. This curriculum has helped bridge that
gap. The Bible and Its Influence has proven to be a good elective class for
juniors and seniors. It is quite challenging."
Alan Metzel, public school history teacher, Gilmer, Texas
"Our students have received effective tools to enhance their literary studies in
my class that alludes to biblical themes, figures, and patterns. Students have a
greater chance of identifying and interpreting various points of view and
perspectives as a result of using The Bible and Its Influence. I thoroughly
enjoy teaching this class!"
James White, public school English teacher, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
"The Bible and Its Influence was chosen because it is extremely informative and
it focuses on how the Bible has impacted literature, the arts and history. We
have not had one complaint about the course or the text."
Grace Barber Jordan, School Board Member, Leander, Texas
"The Bible and Its Influence is exactly what it needs to be--respectful of the
sacred text, instructive, visually exciting and engaging. My students have
absolutely loved this course. By the second semester, we had a waiting list for
the course."
Barbara Blinn, public school English teacher, Tilton, New Hampshire
"The Bible and Its Influence is an outstanding resource for the academic study
of the Bible in public schools. Bible literacy enhances student understanding of
literature, history, music, art and culture. This textbook provides a
constitutionally secure approach to teaching what students need to know about
the Bible. The elective course in the Bible as Literature has been a successful
addition to our program of studies."
Judy Partlow, Administrator (Retired), Wilson County, Tennessee
"This book is extremely ‘student friendly.’ It is interesting, informative, and
challenging, and makes connections to contemporary, relevant events. It is
objective and unbiased, and is sensitive and non-threatening to students' belief
systems. Teachers and students both will enjoy working with this textbook."
Stuart Rowe, public school English teacher, Vancouver, Washington
"I applaud your efforts: good, exciting summary, excellent literature
references; good cross-referencing. As I read through each chapter, I felt
inspired to include that section in my units. I thought … ‘I can do this. This
is manageable. My kids can deal with this.’ The language of each chapter is easy
to follow, enjoyable to read."
Michael Groves, public school English teacher, Portland, Oregon
