Grace Ji-Sun Kim explores theology, examining how Christian doctrines can be utilized to promote global gender justice. Her work focuses on the intercultural dimensions of theology, emphasizing the importance of embracing the other. Kim investigates how diverse cultures can contribute to a richer understanding of the Christian faith. Her writing strives to connect theoretical concepts with practical application within religious communities.
Grace Ji-Sun Kim explores the historical origins and theological implications of the myth of the white male God. Examining the roots of the distortion and its harmful impact on the world, Kim shows what it looks like to recover the biblical reality of a nonwhite, nongendered God, leading us to a more just faith and a better church and world.
The first book to center the voices of sexual abuse survivors while rethinking key Christian beliefs. Readers will discover new ways of thinking about God that are surprising, challenging, inspiring, and empowering, leading to deep healing for individuals and a transformed church that no longer contributes to the devastation of sexual abuse.
The author explores the intersection of Asian-American identity and theology, aiming to integrate Asian perspectives and symbols into mainstream religious discourse. By advocating for a nondualistic theology, she seeks to create inclusive spaces for marginalized voices, promoting liberation and radical demarginalization. Through her work, Kim challenges traditional theological frameworks and emphasizes the importance of diverse cultural contributions to enrich spiritual understanding.
Grace Ji-Sun Kim's My Theology book centres on the Spirit as an avenue for better understanding God and reconciling with our faith.
The book explores the theme of invisibility faced by Asian Americans, particularly focusing on the compounded challenges of Asian American women who encounter racism, sexism, and cultural marginalization. It critiques the Western church's historical neglect of these issues and the relegation of women to subordinate roles. Through personal narratives and theological insights, the author advocates for a theology of visibility that honors and amplifies the voices and identities of Asian American women, empowering them to reclaim their place within the broader spiritual community.
Focusing on the challenges of modern life, Grace Ji-Sun Kim's collection of essays encourages readers to embrace hope amidst chaos. Through a compassionate lens, she explores the intersections of faith, race, gender, creation, and culture, prompting a collective response to stress and despair. Each essay serves as a call to action, inviting individuals to find strength in community and resilience in their shared experiences.
The book explores the enigmatic nature of the Spirit, delving into its mysterious existence and complex purpose. It addresses the misunderstandings surrounding the Spirit and invites readers to engage in a deeper study to uncover the exciting truths it embodies. Through this exploration, the author aims to clarify the Spirit's significance and foster a greater understanding of its role in the human experience.
We live in conflicted times. We want to see justice restored because Jesus calls us to be a peacemaking and reconciling people. But how do we do this? Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Graham Hill offer ten ways to transform society, from lament and repentance to relinquishing power, reinforcing agency, and more. Embodying these practices enables us to be the new humanity in Jesus Christ.
In this guide to the Spirit, Kim is putting the Holy Ghost back where it belongs; after all, the Spirit gave birth to the church and kept it rocking, rolling, revivaling, and transforming across time and culture.
Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide offers a new approach to theology that encourages centering of social differences and structures of power in the ways we think about God, the church, and other theological categories. Rooted in intersectionality, a tool of analysis developed primarily by black feminists, intersectional theology calls for examination of theological ideas from multifaceted and ever-changing perspectives that move us toward social justice.