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Yung Suk Kim

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Professor of New Testament, Korean American, prolific writer, existential philosopher, explorer, public speaker

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The 30th anniversary of my new journey into theology Yung Suk Kim, Korean-American biblical scholar, New Testament, Prolific Writer, Public Speaker, Hiker

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12.03.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Commentaries on John's Gospel for Working Preacher (Apr 2026) Yung Suk Kim, Korean-American biblical scholar, New Testament, Prolific Writer, Public Speaker, Hiker

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12.03.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The most up-to-date version of the author bio.
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Commentary on John 18:1β€”19:42 - Working Preacher from Luther Seminary Jesus's unwavering resolve.

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04.03.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Commentary on John 13:1-17, 31b-35 - Working Preacher from Luther Seminary Jesus tenderly attends to each individually, emphasizing that each person is precious before God.

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04.03.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Intersecting Life Yung Suk Kim, Korean-American biblical scholar, New Testament, Prolific Writer, Public Speaker, Hiker

I am excited to have come up with another edited book project. I have long thought about this kind of book. I will seek formidable, potential scholars for this one. I do what I can and want to do, no matter how long it takes. We'll see to it then.
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26.02.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Christians Need to Read the Tao Te Ching Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing), the Book of the Way and Virtue, was written by Laozi in China during the fifth or sixth century BCE, a time of political tur...

An audio version is available for this book and others.

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26.02.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My mind is blown, erupting like a volcano. One idea trails another, and every proposal evokes the next; everything happening in my mind is chemically reacting. This morning, in that space before waking, my mind was at work for two hours. Out of that, I developed this book idea: Rethinking Jesus.

26.02.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This fact corroborates my current period of high productivity and scholarship. I received an invitation for the volume yesterday, and within one day, I developed a chapter title and a 200-word abstract. It’s exciting progress. I will let you know more about this as the project develops further.

25.02.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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23.02.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I revised my essay titled "Justice Amidst Tragedy: Jesus’s Parables in Dialogue with Itaewon and Sewol." Demonstrates the contemporary resonance and profound challenges of justice by bridging parables with modern crises.
#itaewonhalloween #SewolFerry #justice #parables

23.02.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We've received very positive initial feedback from a potential publisher. This is incredibly encouraging! Our quest to understand Paul is far from over, and I'm confident this book will be a vital, long-lasting contribution to critical discussions.

20.02.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thrilled to announce significant progress on the book proposal for "Rethinking Paul: Critical Conversations for Our World!" I'm editing this volume with invited, respected colleagues, and the introduction chapter (which I've just refined!) is now ready. The book cover is only imaginary.

20.02.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I need a bit of rest now until my mind clears. Then, I will explore other chapters, including some important yet challenging biblical texts, such as the Book of Ruth, "hebel" in Ecclesiastes, Matthew 15:21-28, John 14:6, and Romans 3:21-26.

19.02.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am glad that I drafted a sample chapter for my new book project, titled The Fourth Horizon: The Mental World as a Critical Lens for Hermeneutics and Homiletics. The sample chapter title is "Genesis 19: The Trauma of Sodom and the Psychology of Violence."

19.02.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Updates on my new work Yung Suk Kim, Korean-American biblical scholar, New Testament, Prolific Writer, Public Speaker, Hiker

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Authoring a monumental book, The Activated Mindβ€”a milestone synthesis bridging biblical studies, neuroscience, cognitive science, existential philosophy, and neuropsychology.
#interdisciplinary #activatedmind #cognitivescience #neuropsychology #yungsukkim

16.02.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Impact of the article "Lex Talionis in Exod 21:22-25: Its Origin and Context" Yung Suk Kim, Korean-American biblical scholar, New Testament, Prolific Writer, Public Speaker, Hiker

I asked how my article, "Lex Talionis in Exod 21:22-25: Its Origin and Context," in the Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, is accepted and used in the field.
-The full result is here: drkimys.blogspot.com/2026/02/impa...
-The link to the online essay: jhsonline.org/index.php/jh...

15.02.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Brief Sparks"
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#yungsukkim #lifenow #sparks #mindfulness #poetry

15.02.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"No True End"
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#poetry #yungsukkim #death #lifeandlove

14.02.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Bring Heaven Down"
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#poetry #heaven #hope #earth #yungsukkim

13.02.2026 13:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Free Dance by Dr. Kim #freedance #mentalhealthmatters
Free Dance by Dr. Kim #freedance #mentalhealthmatters YouTube video by Dr. Kim's Scholarly Journey Official

For me, free dance is meditation and exercise, good for my body and mind. Shake your body and soul! Feel the power of the spirit!
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#freedance #mentalhealthmatters #dryungsukkim #studyandexercise

12.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"The Gentle Touch"
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#poetry #wind #yungsukkim #mindfulness #fairness

12.02.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"From Above, From Below, and Toward Together"
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#poetry #yungsukkim #birth_from_above_below #life_together

11.02.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Poem: "Fusion, Not Fission"
This poem reflects deeper truths of spirituality, moral ethics, political theology, and my love for meditation. It also reflects the teachings of the Dao De Jing.
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#yungsukkim #poetry #spirituality #meditation #DaoDeJing #mindfulness

10.02.2026 13:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Anguish and Glory Yung Suk Kim, Korean-American biblical scholar, New Testament, Prolific Writer, Public Speaker, Hiker

"Anguish and Glory: Diverse Portrayals of Jesus's Death in the Gospels"
Yung Suk Kim
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09.02.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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POEM: "Imperfect Vision"
#vision #poem #imperfection #meditation #lifereflections #yungsukkim
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09.02.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Encountering a student's testimonial always feels like discovering a fresh oasis – a brief, welcome moment of rest. Take a look at what they shared; it's this small yet tangible reward that fuels my passion for teaching.
#criticalbiblicalstudies #gospels #criticallearning #testimonials #yungsukkim

08.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yung Suk Kim: books, biography, latest update Follow Yung Suk Kim and explore their bibliography from Amazon's Yung Suk Kim Author Page.

I invite you to follow me on Amazon to stay updated on my publications.
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07.02.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Poem: "The Unmarked Path"
#poem #yungsukkim #path #reflections
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