The English language contains more allusions to the Bible than any other work of literature. References to the Bible even beat out references to Greek and Roman mythology. Allusions to the Bible permeate our conversation, literature, and even pop culture. In spite of this ever-presence of the Bible's influence, many students lack a basic familiarity with the Bible, its stories, and its language. This leaves students to puzzle over allusions that they encounter in art and literature.Teaching the