{"product_id":"justice-and-the-parables-of-jesus-interpreting-the-gospel-stories-through-political-philosophy-hardcover","title":"Justice and the Parables of Jesus: Interpreting the Gospel Stories through Political Philosophy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYung Suk Kim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book examines the parables of Jesus through the framework of political philosophy, focusing on the ethical question of justice: \"What is the right thing to do?\"\u003c\/b\u003e It contextualizes the narratives within the socio-political landscape of first-century Palestine, highlighting how they articulate a radical vision of divine sovereignty that confronts the dominant values and juridical structures of the Roman Empire. The text offers a nuanced analysis of the multifaceted themes of justice embedded in these parables, aiming to elucidate their moral and theological complexity. Organized thematically, each chapter engages with specific parables, accompanied by analytical discussion questions designed to foster critical engagement and scholarly dialogue. \u003cbr\u003eUltimately, the volume aspires to contribute to contemporary discourses on justice by providing a comprehensive interpretive framework rooted in biblical parables, serving academic audiences and informed readers interested in the ethical and political implications of Jesus's teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYung Suk Kim\u003c\/b\u003e, MDiv, PhD, is Full Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Virginia Union University. He has authored nearly twenty books, including \u003ci\u003eHow to Read the Gospels\u003c\/i\u003e (2024), \u003ci\u003eMonotheism, Biblical Traditions, and Race Relations\u003c\/i\u003e (2022), \u003ci\u003eHow to Read Paul \u003c\/i\u003e(2021), \u003ci\u003eToward Decentering the New Testament \u003c\/i\u003e(2018, co-authored with Mitzi J. Smith), and \u003ci\u003eChrist's Body in Corinth\u003c\/i\u003e (2008). He has also edited four volumes, including \u003ci\u003eAt the Intersection of Hermeneutics and Homiletics\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePaul's Gospel, Empire, Race, and Ethnicity\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 08, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53008935190835,"sku":"9780567725363","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/aSpRwqe8_39780567725363.webp?v=1769680256","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/justice-and-the-parables-of-jesus-interpreting-the-gospel-stories-through-political-philosophy-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}