Dr. Richard S. Hess

Old Testament Questions from the desk of Dr. Richard S. Hess

What materials are available in Korean?

Over the years I have enjoyed many contacts with Korean Christian brothers and sisters as well as churches and other groups. Most especially, Dr. Sung Wook Chung and Dr. In-Kyung Chung have done so much to support these connections and to make my publications available in Korean. I thank them for their kind support.

I was reminded of the Korean translations when Dr. Sung Wook Chung let me know of my The Old Testament: A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction. Although it had appeared in 2024, I only became aware of it in 2026.

Here is a list of my work available in Korean:

Books:

The Old Testament: A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction, Grand Rapids: Baker, 2016. xiv + 801 pages. Korean translation, 2024.

Israelite Religions: An Archaeological and Biblical Survey, Grand Rapids: Baker, 2007; paperback 2017. 432 pages with 44 photos and maps. Korean Translation, 2009.

Song of Songs, Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms; Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. 285 pages. Korean translation, 2020.

Essays and Research Articles:

“The Literary Context of Genesis 1–2.” Min Kyu Park trans., Pages 88–99 (Korean) in The Essence of the Gospel: Unfolded Through Theology. Edited byJ. D. Kim and Sung Wook Chung. Translated by Min Kyu Park. Seoul: CLC, 2025. Paperback, 319 pp. ISBN 978-89-341-2834-2(93230).

“The Reformation and Old Testament: The Example of Joshua 1.” Journal of the Institute of Biblical Studies 92/1 (Spring 2017) 5-17 (English), 18-25 (Korean).

“Justice and Mercy: The Old Testament Background to the Teaching of Jesus.” Pages 137-154 (Korean), 296-312 (English) in Myung Sung 30th Anniversary Theological Seminary. Seoul: Myung Sung Presbyterian Church, 2009. Korea

“Biblical Principles in Educating Military Officers: A Judeo-Christian Background to Ethics.” Pages 22-25 (English), 129-132 (Korean) in 21st Century Military Ethical Leadership. Seoul: Sungkyul University, 2004.

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