Why Christians Need to Read the Tao Te Ching: A New Translation and Commentary on the Tao Te Ching from a Biblical Scholar's Perspective

By Yung Suk Kim

What can a fifth-century BCE Chinese sage teach us about following Jesus today?
This book offers a groundbreaking new translation and commentary on Laozi's ancient text, revealing unexpected and profound intersections with the Christian faith. Written during an era of global philosophical awakening and political chaos-alongside the rise of Confucius, Socrates, and the Hebrew prophets-the Tao Te Ching (the Book of the Way and Virtue) speaks urgently to our own fractured world. Dr. Kim masterfully demonstrates how the Tao Te Ching and the Christian Bible share a resonant core: both call humanity to seek a higher, transformative path. Where the Bible illuminates God's way of holiness, justice, and mercy, Laozi points toward a life of harmony with nature and the cosmos. In Laozi's assertion that the Tao (the Way) connects heaven and earth, readers will hear a striking echo of Jesus's prayer that God's will be realized on earth as it is in heaven. Engaging with this ancient classic offers Christians a vital mirror for spiritual growth. This book will help you:
-Embrace Human Limitations: Find humility and peace by recognizing our boundaries.
-Reconnect with Creation: Deepen your commitment to ecological harmony and stewardship.
-Expand Your Theology: Broaden your understanding of the Divine and critically examine deeply held beliefs.
Thoughtful, interfaith, and deeply restorative, this volume is an essential guide for any Christian seeking to expand their spiritual horizons and rediscover the depth of the Way.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1494768674
• ISBN13: 9781494768676
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"