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Suggestions for Choosing Literature for Mainland Chinese – September, 2012
MC Literature Ministry, Ambassadors for Christ, Inc.
21 Ambassador Dr., Paradise, PA 17562
Tel. 888-999-7959 (toll free in US), or 717-687-8564
E-mail: mclit@afcinc.org Fax: 717-687-8891
Website: www.afcinc.org/mclit.htm
From the long literature list, we give here some guidance
toward the more highly recommended items. We do not
repeat the introductory comments in the complete literature
list. Please request that list if you do not have it.
Our primary target groups are the highly educated from and
in China, though much is for others as well. If you are
traveling overseas, ask for a list of strategic items that are
free or at very low cost for taking along. Also keep in mind
that, while Bibles are often in short supply in the country
side, they are available from the registered churches, so you
may want to take other things not available there.
* Books marked with an asterisk have been legally printed
in China and are also available there. Ask for more
information.
Bibles
- Probably the best whole Bible for most people
would be A1-11 Union Version (CUV) 和合本圣經 with
an attractive maroon cover for $4.25. Many people like a
bilingual version. We have an inexpensive bilingual NT
NIV & Union 新約和合本圣經 (A3-1BU, $2.10). A
complete bilingual paperback Bible (A3-4B) in simplified
script is available for $10.00. In addition, a new updated
version called the Chinese New Version (CNV) is now
available in various formats, including a complete CNV
paperback Bible 莊稼新譯聖經 (A1-30, $4.35) in Chinese
only, and a bilingual New Testament 新約圣經-中英對照
(CNV/NIV -- A3-21B, $3.00), as well as a bilingual
CNV/NIV compact Bible (A3-10B, $13.30) is available as
well. See our complete list for many other Bibles.
Apologetics
-- A tremendously effective and popular
book for the intellectuals is C1-7R Song of a Wanderer 游
子吟 (360 pp.- $3.50). A smaller size C1-7S is $3.00. The
author is a Mainland Chinese scholar with degrees from top
universities in China. He is in great demand as he lectures
widely in the States. An English edition (C1-7E) is also
available for $ 9.50 each, with discounts for multiple copies.
Also a set of 15 video lectures by the author is recommended.
It is J1-11D Science, Faith, and Life, 信仰.科學.人生.
They are on 2 DVD’s ([see DVDs section below] -- $30). A
free sample lecture is available. These are also in audio
form as MP-3 (CD-ROM) all on one disk (#J1-11M,
$7.00). These lectures are similar in content to that of the
book. Please call about special arrangements for taking
these J1-11 (and J1-21 below) to where they are most
needed. C2-22 Science and Faith 科學與信仰 (128 pp. -$1.65) is also written by a scientist who studied at Beijing
Univ. It is shorter and less technical. Also for this an
English translation is available.
D1-5 Know the Truth 認識真理 (239 pp. -- $2.35) is
likewise an apologetic book that appeals to Mainland
Chinese, a good choice for those without a college education.
A summary of its contents in English is available. The
well-known convincing apologetic books by Josh
McDowell, C1-15 *New Evidence That Demands a Verdict
新鐵証待判 ($11.50) is also effective. The classic book
*C1-32 Mere Christianity 返璞归真 ($3.70) by C.S. Lewis
*C1-35 The Good Life 人生观的故事($6.45) by Charles
Colson are good for both believers and unbelievers.
We especially recommend a very attractive and
informative book B1-9 The Stranger on the Road to
Emmaus 陌生客.同路人($5.50) for both non-Christians
and believers, showing God’s plan of salvation through the
Scriptures beginning with Creation. The value and impact
of this book cannot be emphasized enough !
Science and Christianity -- For many Chinese the
"fact" of evolution is a major obstacle. Song of a Wanderer
(see above) is good for this. Others are also helpful. C2-14
Evolution? Degeneration? Creation? 進化? 退化?神化?
($2.00, English version C2-14E) really confirms the
trustworthiness of the biblical account The bilingual C2-8B
What Scientists Say About Evolution 科學家如何評論進
化論
($0.95) is also very good.
C2-1 Creation or
Evolution, Which? 你的祖先, an 8-page leaflet, though
short and non-technical, is quite effective for most -- and it is
free. An English version (C2-1E) and one in Traditional
script (C2-1T) is also available.
Testimonies -- Testimonies make a great impact.
One is
E2-6, Journey of the Heart 心靈之旅 ($1.10). Of great
interest to some intellectuals is E1-35 *Salt and Light
($4.25), a compilation of people of faith who have greatly
influenced the growth of China in the past. Mainland
Chinese are also moved by the life of Hudson Taylor and his
sacrificial love. E1-20 *J. Hudson Taylor - A Man in
Christ 戴 德 生 - 摯 愛 中 華
(317 pp., $4.50) is his
autobiography. The NY Times Bestseller E2-16 90 Minutes
in Heaven去过天堂90 分钟 ($6.00) with over 4.5 million
sold in English, is a convincing and encouraging account of
what a pastor who died experienced at the gates of heaven.
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Some that have been published openly in China are E1-10
*For the Love of China about the life of Eric Liddell,
Olympic Champion and missionary to China ($2.80). An
English version Run to Glory 因爱着中国 is also available
(E1-10E, $1.25). A list of the better Christian titles in
China and a list of many bookstores that specialize in
them are available upon request.
-- J1-1D Jesus film 耶穌傳 ($4.75) in Mandarin
Chinese as a DVD is a strategic gift. For those leaving N.
America, in addition to J1-11D Faith, Science, and Life
(see Apologetics section), J1-21D Why I Became a
DVDs
Great Mysteries 五大奧秘 (see below). D2-9 and D2-10
deal with things foundational to Christian growth (D2-8
$2.20, D2-9 $3.00, D2-10 $2.85).
The well-known devotional book, Streams in the Desert 荒
漠 甘 泉 is much loved by Chinese Christians: G1-4N
(pocket size, $2.35, 394 pp.), G1-4F (larger size, $3.00, 382
pp.). G1-5 Daily Walk with the Lord ($5.25) leads a person
to read through the Bible in one year with daily
explanations. We also have some Navigators discipleship
materials in simplified script.
Gospel Presentation -- To help a person who is ready
Christian, 我 為 什 麼 信 耶 穌 , a set of 2 DVD’s ($30)
containing 12 lectures by a prominent Mainland Chinese
intellectual, Yuan Zhiming, is also excellent. These are also
available in MP3 J1-21M ($7.00) (see Apologetics section),
but DVD is probably the better format. Several other
apologetic DVDs are recommended, all of which are high
quality, professional, full length productions. These DVDs
are for evangelistic purposes, and so are offered only in
packs of 5 or 10, yet still at very low costs. Check on special
arrangements for these if traveling overseas:
J1-22D10 A Question of Origins (two videos on the same
DVD - 10 for $17.50)
J1-26D10 Intelligent Design (two videos on one DVD - 10
for $17.50)
J1-16D5 The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel (5 for
$13.75)
J1-24D10 God of Wonders (10 for $17.50)
J1-31D5 Darwin: The Voyage that Shook the World (5
for $16.25)
J1-36D10 More than Dreams (10 for $17.50)
to trust Christ, you may want use the Four Spiritual Laws
四个屬靈的定律, (Chinese alone D2-4 $0.15, or bilingual
D2-4B $0.25). A highly recommended booklet, similar to
the Four Laws but more comprehensive, is D2-7 Five Great
CDs -- Special CD
family. Interest in them is keen so they are good for family
needs and as a tool for pre-evangelism. Since many MCs
have one child and many of them are boys, F2-20 *Bringing
Up Boys 培育男孩 (325 pp., $4.45), is greatly desired. Other
useful books for many parents are F2-15 *The
Strong-willed Child 如何培養有個性的孩子($3.00), and
An especially valuable library of
resources can be found in J3-20CD Chinese Treasures 5.0!
J1-10CD Nurturing Your Faith 靈命栽培 ($5.00) with 32
excellent lectures, and J3-8CD Reasonable Faith 理性信仰
($2.50), book in Chinese and English, are two other
CD-ROMs that are excellent teaching tools. A good quality
music CD made by believers in China is H2-12CD Melody
of Praise 讚美的旋律 (just $1.50).
Mysteries 五大奧秘 $0.15. A copy of an English translation
is available.
Children’s materials – There are a number of good,
attractive evangelistic items for children to understand the
Gospel. One is M1-10 The Wonder Book 你可想知道 (64
pp., $0.50), an attractive, and clear evangelistic book for
children 8-12, also available in English. Children learn
Christian truth through music. H2-30CD Heavenly Hymns
for Children 兒童天地詩歌精選 ($2.80) is a compilation of
44 popular children’s songs in Chinese. Words are included.
M1-5 The Kid-Builder Bible ($3.50) is also now available
for elementary-aged children.
Family – Some good books are published in China on the
*F2-7 Raising Teenagers Right 正当青春期($2.30) as well
as a newly published one for fathers by Dr. Ho F2-36
Biblical Secrets of Good Parenting -Father's Ed.教養兒女
-- For Christians, especially new
Christians, or even some non-Christians that seem very open,
the book D6-2 Growing in Christ 在基督里長進 ($2.50,
284 pp.) is highly recommended. An English translation is
available in photocopy form. A new book D6-5 What New
Believers Need to Know 給初信者 ($2.00, 125 pp.) is also
的秘訣-父親版 ($4.80). A good one for couples, whether
married or considering marriage, is F1-3 *The Secret of
Loving 分享如何增進婚姻關系的方法 ($3.00) by Josh
good, but less comprehensive. D2-8 New Life 新生命
* These books have been legally printed in China and are available
there.
Christian Growth
(English photocopy available), D2-9 New Living 新生活
and D2-10 Discipleship (117 pp., 133 pp. and 131 pp.) are
very good for growth as well. Each has twelve systematic
lessons. D2-8 has lessons on the Gospel, paralleling Five
McDowell, as well as F1-5 *The Love Dare 煉愛 ($4.50),
which was made popular by the movie Fireproof.
Also ask about things that are free for taking to China.