Background Knowledge You Can't Ignore About Learning English - Christianity and the Bible

Author: Hao Peng
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Misunderstandings about language often stem from ignorance of its cultural background. This book provides essential knowledge about English learning that you cannot afford to miss. It simplifies complex knowledge in a clear and concise manner, helping you open the door to English background culture. With English-Chinese parallel texts, rich illustrations, and engaging "asides," reading becomes enjoyable. Most of the book introduces the origins, development, major denominations, and Christian saints. The second part covers the Bible. This book aims to broaden the horizons of English learners and expand their knowledge base by selecting only the most well-known and interesting stories from the Bible, presenting only summaries. Parts of the Bible that lack narrative quality are omitted. For a comprehensive understanding of the Bible, it is recommended to read the original text. The writing principle for the English version is simple, straightforward, and easy to understand, allowing most English enthusiasts to comprehend the content without a dictionary, while also providing convenience for English teachers. For ease of learning, we have also provided translations. Since most readers are relatively unfamiliar with Christianity and the Bible, we have included some "asides" to provide related knowledge, broaden readers' perspectives, inspire reflection, and point out the origins of English idioms.