COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHINESE UNION VERSION: HISTORY, RECEPTION, AND FUTURE.

The Chinese Union Version (CUV) has been the most widely used Chinese translation of the Bible since its publication in 1919 and remains a de facto "Authorized Version" for millions of Chinese Protestants. The 100th anniversary of the Union Version is a fitting occasion to reflect upon its history, reception, and future. These reflections will naturally involve consideration of Bible translation into Chinese and Bible translation more generally, including its limitations. The Union Version will be discussed in relation both to previous Chinese translations and to others published over the past 100 years. The ultimate purpose of this article is to enable clear thinking about the future of the Union Version and future Chinese Bible translations that will inevitably arise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]