Many people are often understandably intimidated or overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the Bible.

The Bible is the most important book in the world. But questions like these puzzle believers and unbelievers alike.

In this concise guide, G. K. Beale, coeditor of the bestselling Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, focuses on the "how to" of interpreting the New Testament use of the Old Testament.

The appeal of biblical theology is that it provides a "big picture" that makes sense of the diversity of biblical literature.