Below is an introduction to some of the most frequently\u00a0used Chinese Bible translations.<\/p>\n
Chinese Union Version (CUV) \u00a0<\/i>\u548c\u5408\u672c\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n This most commonly used Bible in China and the easiest to buy within Mainland China. It is widely available in bookstores at registered churches. Translated in 1919 from English (rather than the original Hebrew and Greek), the language is poetic, but also outdated in places. It is well-loved by many Christians, but its literary style can be alienating to those new to Bible reading. Parallels can be drawn between it and the King James Version in English.<\/p>\n Read online<\/a>.<\/i>\u00a0O<\/i>rder in UK from <\/i>COCM Bookroom<\/a>\u00a0or 10ofThose<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n Chinese New Version (CNV)\u00a0<\/i>\u65b0\u8bd1\u672c<\/strong><\/p>\n Published in 1992, this translation is easier to read than the CUV, and is translated from the original languages, leading to greater accuracy in translation. It strikes a good balance between readability and faithfulness to the original, and is thus\u00a0the Bible we most frequently recommend.\u00a0It is not published within Mainland China (though available to buy online).<\/p>\n Read online<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i>Order in UK from COCM Bookroom<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n Contemporary Chinese Bible (CCB)\u00a0<\/i>\u5f53\u4ee3\u8bd1\u672c<\/strong><\/p>\n Translated in 1974 and revised in 2010, this translation seeks to be readable, making it a good choice for those seeking an approachable introduction to the Bible. However, the priority of readability makes it less suitable for in-depth study. A\u00a0previous version was also known as the Living Bible.<\/p>\n Read online<\/a>. Order in UK from 10ofThose<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Today\u2019s Chinese Version (TCV)<\/i> \u73b0\u4ee3\u4e2d\u6587\u8bd1\u672c<\/strong><\/p>\n Published in 1979, this translation uses simple, easy to read Chinese. Like the Union Version, it is published in Mainland China by the Amity Foundation, and aims to be more readable than the Union Version.<\/p>\n Read online<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Further Reading: This article<\/a> from an Australian website for returnees gives\u00a0helpful advice on\u00a0choosing a translation.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Below is an introduction to some of the … \u7ee7\u7eed\u9605\u8bfb