Justice and the Parables of Jesus

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Christian ethics
Christian theology
compensatory justice
distributive justice
environmental justice
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ethical philosophy
global justice
Historical Jesus
Jesus
Jesus and the parables
liberation theology
moral theology
New Testament
parable of the Good Samaritan
parable of the lost sheep
parable of the mustard seed
parable of the pearl
parable of the rich fool
parable of the Sower
parable of the talents
parable of the unjust steward
parables
Pharisee and tax collector
political philosophy
procedural justice
racial justice
restorative justice
retributive justice
Rich Man and Lazarus
Roman Empire
social justice

Product details

  • ISBN 9780567725363
  • Weight: 500g
  • Dimensions: 154 x 230mm
  • Publication Date: 19 Mar 2026
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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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.

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.

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