Hyun Chul Paul Kim

Biblical and Pastoral Bridgework

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this book, both biblical scholars and pastoral theologians collaboratively invite readers to the intersectional dialogues that connect two seemingly distant topics, between the Bible and psychology, between loss and agency, between hurt and healing, between systemic exploitation and subversive counseling, between theory and praxis, and so on. Expounding biblical texts from the multifaceted yet tangible angles of pastoral theology, these collected essays champion ‘so what?’ questions, tellingly mapping out individual struggles and communal empowerment in the twenty-first century.”

Discovering Isaiah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“For anyone looking for a CliffsNotes-like handbook on the book of Isaiah, Abernethy’s Discovering Isaiah is an updated, extensive, and accessible gem. Without getting bogged down in redactional theories or interpretive debates, the book astutely guides Isaiah readers comprehensively through history, literature, and reception history. Its interpretive approach is thorough and extensive, presenting a manual for reading Isaiah in 3D or 4D. It scans the metahistory of ancient landscapes in four phases (Assyria/Babylon, Persia under Cyrus, the suffering servant toward reconstruction, and the new world) in judicious juxtaposition with five theological themes (holiness, Zion, messianic king, suffering servant, and justice, together culminating in worship). It not only instructs readers with meticulous, erudite lectures but also invites inspirational homiletics into a journey of theological history, toward hope and healing amid despair and brokenness in the age of Black Lives Matter and the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Exodus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The book of Exodus generates numerous questions on strange terms, exotic culture, and age-old legal documents: ancient Near Eastern backgrounds behind Moses’s upbringing, features of manna and quail, philosophy behind the Ten Commandments plus ‘lex talionis’ vis-à-vis Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, protection rights for female members or resident aliens, whereabouts of the ark, and so on. Professor Sweeney presents lucid explanations on these topics through expertise on ancient sources, in-depth literary-theological interpretations, and reception history of Second Temple texts, New Testament, and rabbinic hermeneutics. This commentary is richly informative, enlightening, and inspiring with ethical and theological lessons for today’s worshipping communities and law-abiding societies.”

The Bible and Christianity in the Scientific Perspective

Foreword

“To many people, the Bible and science seem to be opposites, far apart in their contents and relevance. Dr. Byung Kook Hwang, a life scientist, makes an audacious effort to bridge such a wide chasm. This book explores the reading of the Bible from multidimensional angles, especially from the perspective of a scientist, while providing an informative, accessible, and reader-friendly guide. . . . Reasserting how Christianity is ultimately rooted in divine love and human compassion to our neighbors, this concise book delivers a paramount wake-up call to the churches and Christians in Korea and around the world.”

The Genres and Formulas of the Hebrew Bible: A Glossary, Volume 1

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“These extensive volumes are more than encyclopedic glossaries on genres and forms. Each genre is meticulously cataloged and judiciously delineated, as though with lively, accessible conversations. If a master-chef detects both unique and similar ingredients in culinary art, Finlay—carrying the legacies of von Rad, Knierim, and Sweeney—masterfully dissects and correlates various genres in biblical texts so that readers can learn anew and appreciate generic functions both in piecemeal and whole. These genre studies will provide essential exegetical treats to scholars and preachers alike.”

The Genres and Formulas of the Hebrew Bible: A Glossary, Volume 2

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“These extensive volumes are more than encyclopedic glossaries on genres and forms. Each genre is meticulously cataloged and judiciously delineated, as though with lively, accessible conversations. If a master-chef detects both unique and similar ingredients in culinary art, Finlay—carrying the legacies of von Rad, Knierim, and Sweeney—masterfully dissects and correlates various genres in biblical texts so that readers can learn anew and appreciate generic functions both in piecemeal and whole. These genre studies will provide essential exegetical treats to scholars and preachers alike.”