1. Different in content: The Old Testament mainly records the history, beliefs and laws of Jews, including Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The New Testament mainly records the life, teaching, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the establishment and development of the early Christian church.
2. Different languages: The Old Testament is mainly written in Hebrew, and a few books are written in Aramaic. The New Testament was written in ancient Greek because the Palestinian area was deeply influenced by Greek culture at that time. This also makes the New Testament different from the Old Testament in literary style, expression and theological thought.
3. Different historical background: The events recorded in the Old Testament took place in BC, covering the history from Genesis to around 400 BC. The New Testament records the events of 1 century, mainly focusing on the era of Jesus Christ and the establishment of early Christian churches. Historically, the Old Testament focused on the development and salvation of the Jewish nation, while the New Testament focused on the redemption of Jesus Christ.
Features of the Old Testament:
1, the combination of law and belief: The law book in the Old Testament includes the Ten Commandments and other laws and regulations, which are not only the guiding principles of Jewish life, but also the concrete embodiment of their belief in God. The Old Testament emphasizes the close relationship between faith and morality, and advocates that people live according to God's will.
2. Various literary styles: The books in the Old Testament cover various literary forms, such as poems, fables, legends and historical records. These books not only have high literary value, but also convey profound beliefs and moral concepts through different literary techniques. For example, books such as Psalm, Job and Song of Songs show people's admiration for God and thinking about life with unique literary style.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Bible