Chinese edition of Encountering the Old Testament (Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer) and Encountering the New Testament (Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough). Rich in background, it provides the sources, historical and geographical overview and principles of interpretation for the whole Bible, with an introduction to each of its major sections so that readers can readily grasp its structure and distinctive features. Each chapter offers an outline and summary, highlights key terms, and ends with study questions, notes and a bibliography for those who want to go deeper. Written from an evangelical standpoint as a textbook for seminary students, it is also a valuable reference for lay people who want to study the Bible seriously.
By Tremper Longman III and Raymond B. Dillard (revised edition). A solid and accessible introduction that prepares readers to bridge the gap between the modern world and the ancient setting of the Old Testament, to appreciate its literary beauty, and to recognise the abundant presence of God. It gives a basic grasp of each book of the Old Testament along with guidance for further reading, and is a foundational textbook widely used by seminary teachers.