Description: In A Transformative Reading of the Bible Yung Suk Kim
raises critical questions about human transformation in biblical
studies. What is transformation? How are we transformed when we
read biblical stories? Are all transformative aspects equally
valid? What kind of relationships exists between self, neighbor,
and God if transformation is involved in these three? Who or what
is being changed, or who or what are we changing? What degree of
change might be considered "transformative"? Kim explores a
dynamic, cyclical process of human transformation and argues that
healthy transformation involves three kinds of transformation:
psycho-theological, ontological-theological, and
political-theological transformation. With insights gained from
phenomenological studies, political theology, and psychotheology,
Kim proposes a new model for how to read the Bible
transformatively, as he dares to read Hannah, Psalm 13, the Gospel
of Mark, and Paul as stories of transformation. The author invites
Christian readers, theological educators, and scholars to reexamine
the idea of transformation and to engage biblical stories from the
perspective of holistic human transformation. Endorsements: "This
book offers a rare contribution. Many biblical scholars dabble in
theology or spirituality, but Yung Suk Kim sets forth a holistic
understanding of human transformation along with a series of
focused studies that embody his approach in enlightening ways."
--Greg Carey, Professor of New Testament, Lancaster Theological
Seminary "Transformation has become a buzzword in Christian
discourse. We are sure we are in favor of it, but we are not
altogether sure what 'it' is. Yung Suk Kim not only gives clear
content to the familiar term, he shows us how an imaginative
reading of the Bible can be an instrument of positive
transformation." --David Bartlett, Professor Emeritus, Columbia
Theological Seminary and Yale Divinity School "A Transformative
Reading of the Bible is an insightful and intriguing
interdisciplinary study about human transformation theory and how
it can contribute to biblical interpretation. True transformation
is circular and perpetual and impacts every aspect of one's
existence. Kim's holistic approach considers the complexity of
human experience. This little-but-impactful book should be read by
biblical scholars, graduate students, and anyone interested in a
transformative approach to reading Scripture." --Mitzi J. Smith,
Associate Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Studies,
Ashland Theological Seminary, Detroit Center About the
Contributor(s): Yung Suk Kim is Associate Professor of New
Testament at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia
Union University in Richmond. Kim is the author of three books:
Christ's Body in Corinth (2008); A Theological Introduction to
Paul's Letters (2011); and Biblical Interpretation (2012). Kim is
editor of the Journal of Bible and Human Transformation.
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