The Translation of the Bible Into Chinese: The Origin and Unique Authority of the Union Version

The publication of the Chinese Union Version (CUV) in 1919 was theculmination of a hundred years of struggle by Western missionaries workingclosely with Chinese assistants to produce a translation of the Bible fit forthe needs of a growing church. Celebrating the CUV's centennial, TheTranslation of the Bible into Chinese explores the unique challenges facedby its translators in the context of the history of Chinese Bible translation.

Ann Cui'an Peng's personal experience of the role played by the CUV inChinese Christian communities lends the narrative particular weight, while herrole as director of the Commission on Bible Publication at the China ChristianCouncil offers a unique insight into the continuing legacy of the CUV for Bibletranslators today.