Book excerpt: What is the cost of biblical illiteracy? What is the price we pay for our failure to know and apply biblical truth? There was a time in recent history when immoral, deviant, or illegal behavior disqualified a person from praise or emulation, no matter how noteworthy his or her accomplishments. This is no longer true. Yet Gallup studies show that 85 percent of Americans are believers. These facts establish the sad reality that a large majority of Christians are biblically illiterate, spiritual juveniles. In this challenging, encouraging, and practical menu for biblical investigation and application, Back to the Bible provides a cogent discussion of the problem and meaningful answers for the believer hungry for more in his walk with God.