Chinese Through Scripture

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Chinese through Scripture and the accompanying Workbook integrate the Bible into the teaching of Chinese, filling a void in Chinese language materials. The books are designed for intermediate students, independent learners who wish to experience reading the Bible in Chinese, and those who desire to use Chinese for ministry and Christian outreach. A rich variety of Scripture passages, relevant readings, and challenging exercises teach terms and statements about God, Jesus, worship, and prayer, the basics of Christian beliefs, and Chinese cultural topics from a Christian perspective. Features include:Simplified and traditional character versions More than 600 scripture passages (Chinese Union Version) Pinyin support for unfamiliar words English translations Flexible units to be used consecutively or independently Innovative and aesthetic layout with relevant visuals Link to online supplemental materials including vocabulary flashcards Endorsement: Elegantly illustrated and highly accessible, this rich compendium includes luminous scripture verses, class devotionals, songs of praise, and a wide range of thoughtful discussion questions. Students will also enjoy the daily memory verses, prayer translations, and meditative writing exercises aimed at developing their vocabulary and overall Chinese language skills. Chinese through Scripture, a Christ-centered textbook with an accompanying workbook, is both edifying for the mind and nourishing for the soul. - Karen An-hwei Lee, Provost of Wheaton College Chinese Through Scripture is the perfect book to allow intermediate-level students of Chinese to learn to express their Christian faith in the Chinese language, to prepare them for Christian ministry and outreach to Chinese speakers across the globe. Its rich variety of content includes many Bible passages in Chinese with vocabulary notes, and the creative workbook helps the student master the material. Professor Wang's book fills a gap in the field of Chinese language teaching for Christian students of the language. - Larry Herzberg, Professor Emeritus of Chinese, Calvin University, Author of Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar (Stone Bridge Press) and Writing Guide for Learners of Chinese (Yale U. Press). Professor Wang offers a timely contribution for Chinese language learners through her textbook Chinese through Scripture. As an increasing number of individuals in the Chinese-speaking world proclaim the Christian faith, students of Chinese language and culture will need to understand the vocabulary and prose of the Bible. Professor Wang fills a critical gap in the literature by making such learning possible, memorable, and enjoyable through her published textbook of Chinese through Scripture. I cannot recommend this resource enough! - Robert M. Lyons, Jr., Director of Academic Affairs, Georgetown University, SFS Asian Studies Program About the Author: Shuguang (Rose) Wang (M.A. in Missions and Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College, Illinois, Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Middlebury College, Vermont) is an Associate Lecturer, Section Coordinator of the Chinese program, and Assistant Chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Wheaton College. Rose has undertaken new experiments in pedagogy and faith and learning integration within the context of Chinese language teaching in Wheaton's liberal arts educational environment.