A Review of Social Justice in the Stories of Jesus

I am happy to share that the first review of my book, Social Justice in the Stories of Jesus: The Ethical Challenge of the Parables, has just been published in the journal Studies in Christian Ethics. Professor Edwina Pio concludes, “the book is a fabulous and crucial work of how the parables of Jesus are relevant at the micro (individual), meso (organisational/community), and macro (country/world) levels in our explosive, generous, wonderful world.” 

I am grateful for her careful reading and to see that the key themes of the parables come through to reviewers. According to Pio, the book “shows us how one can be contemplative and pragmatic on issues of social justice”—picking up on the focus of contemplation and action that marks the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. In my view, one of the most exciting features of the book is the way it highlights the voices and perspectives of the Sisters of Mercy, with Sisters contributing a reflection on each parable that I explore. 

Pio also notes, “The parables are a call of sacredness, often a tiny speck of hope and light in our volatile, frequently dark world.” 

For those of us looking for light and hope today, the invitation of the parables to see our fellow humans in new ways and to engage the world through an ethic of love, mercy, and justice remains as timely as ever.

You can see the complete review here.