Tag: Chinese Bible
The Chinese Bible
History, Challenges, and Recommendations
We can thank God for giving Chinese the Bible in their own language, to strengthen and grow what is now one of the largest Christian churches in the world, and one with the potential to take the gospel to the ends of the earth.
Can I Still Get a Bible in China?
Answering Common Questions
Since the Bible does not have a government-issued ISBN, they can only be sold legally in churches and bookstores affiliated with the [registered church] … “The process of printing and distributing Bibles is a regulated and systematic procedure that begins with an annual assessment by the [registered church] of the demand for Bibles. The proposed quantity is then submitted…for approval.”
J.O. Fraser and the Making of the Lisu Bible
Fraser’s most acclaimed contribution to missions is his translation of the Bible and Christian hymns into the Lisu language. When he first met the Lisu people in Tengyueh, they had no written language of their own. After Fraser learned to speak the language, he began to translate the Bible into Lisu.
Meet the Translators of the Chinese Bible
Chinese Bible translations were often the result of years of diligence, at times division, and significant group work. While Westerners often numerically dominated the projects mentioned above, Chinese Christians also played a role.
Sometimes a Textbook Is Just a Textbook
And not a sneak peek at a new Bible translation.
Where to Get a Bible in China
Printed and electronic versions are available, but where?
10 Quotes about the Chinese Bible
According to Jost Oliver Zetzsche, "the first edition of the completed Mandarin Union Version was received from the printer on April 22, 1919." That is 100 years ago today!
A Reader Responds to “The Chinese Bible”
A reader with years of experience in rural Bible distribution responds to "The Chinese Bible"