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This week we got a nicely wrapped package from Paraclete, and inside the package was two copies of Jesus Creed ... in Chinese. Here's a picture and then a calculation:
Now the calculation. If there are 70 million Christians in China, and only half of them buy Jesus Creed, I'll start catching up with Rick Warren and Tim LaHaye! 8)
Scot McKnight is a widely-recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. He is the Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University (Chicago, Illinois). A popular and witty speaker, Dr. McKnight has given interviews on radios across the nation, has appeared on television, and is regularly asked to speak in local churches and educational events. Dr. McKnight obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Nottingham (1986). Click to continue reading Scot McKnight's Bio...
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Congratulations! That's terrific news!
Scot, congratulations on your JC book in Chinese! I am a native Chinese living in Toronto. Just by looking at the cover and publisher, it seems that your book is translated into Traditional Chinese characters, which is commonly used in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The publisher SINO is located in Taiwan and they are currently translating Bishop Wright's "For Everyone" series or some other works of his.
As for the subtitle, it is correctly translated as "Love God, love man", so don't worry ;-)
Sorry, maybe I should explain a bit more: the character "ren" can denote "man" (male) or "person" depending on the context. The phrase "Love God, love ren" is actually well-known among Chinese Christian circle as the short-form of Jesus' great commandment.
Scott & all,
The Chinese character "Ren" is an inclusive term for both "woman" and "man" and does not have any specific gender connotations (unlike the generic term "man" in English). If you want to refer exclusively to "man," use "Nan(male) Ren;" if you refer exclusively to "woman," use "Nu (female) Ren." So "Ai Shen, Ai Ren" should be translated as "Love God, Love People."
I am a Chinese Christian in the US and am originally from Mainland China. I am presently a seminary student. I enjoy your postings alot!
Anna
If refer to "others" (other people), use "Bie (other) Ren." But in this case, "Ai Ren" has the connotation of "loving others."
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