Justice and the Parables of Jesus: Interpreting the Gospel Stories through Political Philosophy

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Yung Suk Kim

Justice and the Parables of Jesus

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Interpreting the Gospel Stories through Political Philosophy

Yung Suk Kim

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T.& T.Clark Ltd
30 April 2026

New Testaments; Christian theology; Social discrimination

This 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?” 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.

Ultimately, 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.

By: Yung Suk Kim
Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780567725363
ISBN 10: 0567725367
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 30 April 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Yung Suk Kim, MDiv, PhD, is Full Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Virginia Union University. He has authored nearly twenty books, including How to Read the Gospels (2024), Monotheism, Biblical Traditions, and Race Relations (2022), How to Read Paul (2021), Toward Decentering the New Testament (2018, co-authored with Mitzi J. Smith), and Christ’s Body in Corinth (2008). He has also edited four volumes, including At the Intersection of Hermeneutics and Homiletics and Paul's Gospel, Empire, Race, and Ethnicity.

Reviews for Justice and the Parables of Jesus: Interpreting the Gospel Stories through Political Philosophy

This book goes beyond the general claim that Jesus was a prophet of God’s justice—articulated, among other ways, in his narrative parables—to explore the diverse ways that this justice unfolds in human affairs. -- Chris Marshall * Emeritus Professor of Restorative Practice at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand *