m>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

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.