Jin Kuan Kok
Biographic Data
| ID | 346582 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jin Kuan Kok |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jin Kuan |
| FAMILY NAME | Kok |
| SIGNATURE | KOK J K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Evangelical Theological Faculty |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1538-3089 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 22 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Constructing a Christ-centred identity: A social identity reading of the Epistle to Titus
The Pastoral Epistle to Titus offers both theological insights and practical guidance for Christ-followers on the island of Crete, a context moulded by enduring public reputations and persistent negative cultural stereotypes. This article applies the Social Identity Theory (SIT) to explore how the letter to Titus intends to transform the Cretan identity through comparative fit, normative fit, salience and theological dispositions. A social-rhetor…
Missional leadership from an ethos of vulnerability and love
This Festschrift article is dedicated to Professor Nelus Niemandt. The primary objective is to critically reflect, from the perspective of appreciative inquiry, on Niemandt’s work on missional leadership and how his view of mission and theology of place could be brought into dialogue with vulnerability. This is performed by analytical reflection on the critical correlation of past and present experiences, and a critical discussion of Gijsbert Din…
Introduction to the Special Issue: Exploring the Complexity of Identities and Boundaries in the New Testament and Related Literature
The purpose of this essay is to situate this volume within the context of a specific academic research context in the field of Biblical studies, specifically New Testament studies and related literature
Theological perspectives on re-imagining leadership in post-Covid-19 Africa
Post-corona disease 2019 (COVID-19) realities are challenging leaders in all spheres of society in many ways. From the onset of the pandemic, leaders on every level were challenged to provide appropriate guidance in the face of new and adverse realities. From the micro level of local congregations to the macro level of national governments, leaders were required to provide the type of leadership that would not only address immediate obstacles but…
Confronting the cataracts of whiteness to see the invisible: Reflections on the transmission and reception of the Bible in post-apartheid South Africa
The goal of this article is to draw on some of the latest insights in biblical studies on the challenges posed to the reflection, transmission, and reception of the Bible with relevance to a post-apartheid South African context. The author engages with prominent figures in the field of Biblical Studies and critical race theory such as David Horrell, in order to address the issue of whiteness and its impact on marginalisation. The aim is to foster…
The Dynamics of Exclusion and Inclusion in 1 Peter
Codex and Contest: What an Early Christian Manuscript Reveals about Social Identity Formation Amid Persecution and Competing Christianities
Recent scholarship on the Bodmer Miscellaneous Codex (BMC) has analysed various features of the manuscript, mostly attempting to answer questions like "Why was this codex created?" and "What purpose did it serve?" Some have given more specific answers, while others believe the document to be largely enigmatic. To further the academy's understanding of this ancient codex, this paper will examine the BMC, which comprises 11 different writings, for …
The Struggle to Fit in: A Qualitative Study on the Sense of Belonging and Well-being of Deaf People in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
A social identity complexity theory reading of Philemon
This article provides new perspectives on navigating complex social identity in the letter to Philemon by means of the heuristic use of social identity complexity theory (SICT) in combination with socio-rhetorical analysis (SRA). The application of SICT as a heuristic tool in New Testament (NT) studies is relatively new, but it is positioned within the novel research being carried out on social identity theory in the NT. Contribution: This articl…
Die herlewing van sekulêre spiritualiteit in Europa en die implikasie daarvan vir die NG Kerk in Suid-Afrika
The revival of secular spirituality in Europe and its implication for the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. This article critically reflected on the insights of David Tacey in which he notes that there is currently a revival in post-secular spirituality in the West, but that its deep religious roots are lacking. What would be the implication of these trends for the South African religious landscape where traditional mainstream churches such …
A decolonial biblical perspective on Jesus inspired by Fanon and Biko
This paper makes an original contribution against the background of relevant postcolonial discourse by means of the methods of postcolonial and social-scientific biblical exegesis from the perspective of critical correlation. The main aim of the paper is to bring into dialogue the insights of Frantz Fanon and Steve Biko, with the latest insights in biblical scholarship on the parables. This study finds that the New Testament can be read criticall…
Unfinalisability and the authorship of life – Narratives of young-old women from Taiwan
Coping abilities and social support of Myanmar teenage refugees in Malaysia
A high number of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia fled their home countries due to political turmoil. Officially, more than 33,000 of them are children below the age of 18. Psychological distress for teenage refugees was reported, but the study of coping abilities and social support employed by teenage refugees is lacking. We have used a concurrent mixed method approach to collect data from 115 Myanmar adolescent refugees from six different education…
The imago Dei Weltanschauung as narrative motif within the Corinthian correspondence
This article reflects on the doctrine of humanity to explore that God created humankind in his image and likeness, and this means that all human beings have an inherent capacity to know the difference between good and bad, and between right and wrong. Thus, all human beings have an innate ability to be ethical, as the God who created them is good, and so becomes the source of their ethics. This article title highlights the interrelationships betw…
The radicality of early Christian oikodome: A theology that edifies insiders and outsiders
In this article a study is made of the concept oikodome and its derivatives in the New Testament and early Christianity. Hence, in this essay the focus is limited to the use of the term οἰκοδομέω/οἰκοδομὴ(ν) in the New Testament, and briefly turns to inspiring trajectories in early Christianity. A detailed focus on the term(s) reveals the complexity of the matter in the different Biblical contexts with its multi-layered dimensions of meaning. Sub…
Aging gracefully: A comparative study of Japanese and Malaysian women aged 65–75
Meaningful life and happiness: Perspective from Malaysian Youth
As suicide rates among young people are rising globally, a mixed-mode research was conducted to investigate the perception of young people in Malaysia of what is meant by “Meaningful Life”, and its association with “life is determined by myself”. Two hundred and seventy young people aged 15–24 were recruited in this cross sectional survey. A thematic qualitative approach was used to analyze open-ended questions and the findings reveal that happin…
Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Distress of Myanmar Refugees in Malaysia
The purpose of this research is to explore the psychological distress and discrimination experienced by refugees from Myanmar in Malaysia. A narrative inquiry approach and an in depth interview were chosen to get in touch with the social world of the refugees. Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological theory was used to examine the psychological distress of the participants in their social context. The findings revealed the social, economical and psycho…
Liquid modernity and choice of university degree programmes: Malaysian university students’ perception
Education has become increasingly driven by economic forces and it is now seen as a way to advance economic growth and prosperity. This article starts by describing the traditional educational vision and Bauman’s liquid modernity. Later, the higher education scenario in Malaysia will be presented. The objective of this research is to investigate the factors influencing Malaysian students’ university degree choice, and their perspectives on basic …
(Re)discovering a missional-incarnational ethos
In this article, a few of the elements and dynamics of social movements will be explored. It will be argued that the traditional institutional church is in a critical period in the cycle of movements, where the need for the (re)discovery of our missional-incarnational ethos and the theology of restoration might energise the church to (re)activate the dynamics of movements. The narrative of Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4 will be investiga…
Die opstanding van Jesus as kulminerende genesings-handeling in Johannes
John views the death and resurrection of Jesus as an inseparable unity (cf 10:17-18). In this article it is then argued that the resurrection of Jesus in John could be understood as a Johannine σημε?α (cf 2:18-22), as well as the culminating healing act in John. It also serves as the most important σημε?α against which the other σημε?α and the rest of the Gospel should be understood. In the resurrection as the culminating healing act, John's Jesu…
The radicality of early Christian oikodome: A theology that edifies insiders and outsiders
In this article a study is made of the concept oikodome and its derivatives in the New Testament and early Christianity. Hence, in this essay the focus is limited to the use of the term οἰκοδομέω/οἰκοδομὴ(ν) in the New Testament, and briefly turns to inspiring trajectories in early Christianity. A detailed focus on the term(s) reveals the complexity of the matter in the different Biblical contexts with its multi-layered dimensions of meaning. Sub…
Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Distress of Myanmar Refugees in Malaysia
The purpose of this research is to explore the psychological distress and discrimination experienced by refugees from Myanmar in Malaysia. A narrative inquiry approach and an in depth interview were chosen to get in touch with the social world of the refugees. Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological theory was used to examine the psychological distress of the participants in their social context. The findings revealed the social, economical and psycho…
The imago Dei Weltanschauung as narrative motif within the Corinthian correspondence
This article reflects on the doctrine of humanity to explore that God created humankind in his image and likeness, and this means that all human beings have an inherent capacity to know the difference between good and bad, and between right and wrong. Thus, all human beings have an innate ability to be ethical, as the God who created them is good, and so becomes the source of their ethics. This article title highlights the interrelationships betw…
Coping abilities and social support of Myanmar teenage refugees in Malaysia
A high number of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia fled their home countries due to political turmoil. Officially, more than 33,000 of them are children below the age of 18. Psychological distress for teenage refugees was reported, but the study of coping abilities and social support employed by teenage refugees is lacking. We have used a concurrent mixed method approach to collect data from 115 Myanmar adolescent refugees from six different education…
Meaningful life and happiness: Perspective from Malaysian Youth
As suicide rates among young people are rising globally, a mixed-mode research was conducted to investigate the perception of young people in Malaysia of what is meant by “Meaningful Life”, and its association with “life is determined by myself”. Two hundred and seventy young people aged 15–24 were recruited in this cross sectional survey. A thematic qualitative approach was used to analyze open-ended questions and the findings reveal that happin…
(Re)discovering a missional-incarnational ethos
In this article, a few of the elements and dynamics of social movements will be explored. It will be argued that the traditional institutional church is in a critical period in the cycle of movements, where the need for the (re)discovery of our missional-incarnational ethos and the theology of restoration might energise the church to (re)activate the dynamics of movements. The narrative of Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4 will be investiga…
Die opstanding van Jesus as kulminerende genesings-handeling in Johannes
John views the death and resurrection of Jesus as an inseparable unity (cf 10:17-18). In this article it is then argued that the resurrection of Jesus in John could be understood as a Johannine σημε?α (cf 2:18-22), as well as the culminating healing act in John. It also serves as the most important σημε?α against which the other σημε?α and the rest of the Gospel should be understood. In the resurrection as the culminating healing act, John's Jesu…
Liquid modernity and choice of university degree programmes: Malaysian university students’ perception
Education has become increasingly driven by economic forces and it is now seen as a way to advance economic growth and prosperity. This article starts by describing the traditional educational vision and Bauman’s liquid modernity. Later, the higher education scenario in Malaysia will be presented. The objective of this research is to investigate the factors influencing Malaysian students’ university degree choice, and their perspectives on basic …
Aging gracefully: A comparative study of Japanese and Malaysian women aged 65–75
Meaningful life and happiness: Perspective from Malaysian Youth
As suicide rates among young people are rising globally, a mixed-mode research was conducted to investigate the perception of young people in Malaysia of what is meant by “Meaningful Life”, and its association with “life is determined by myself”. Two hundred and seventy young people aged 15–24 were recruited in this cross sectional survey. A thematic qualitative approach was used to analyze open-ended questions and the findings reveal that happin…
Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Distress of Myanmar Refugees in Malaysia
The purpose of this research is to explore the psychological distress and discrimination experienced by refugees from Myanmar in Malaysia. A narrative inquiry approach and an in depth interview were chosen to get in touch with the social world of the refugees. Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological theory was used to examine the psychological distress of the participants in their social context. The findings revealed the social, economical and psycho…
The radicality of early Christian oikodome: A theology that edifies insiders and outsiders
In this article a study is made of the concept oikodome and its derivatives in the New Testament and early Christianity. Hence, in this essay the focus is limited to the use of the term οἰκοδομέω/οἰκοδομὴ(ν) in the New Testament, and briefly turns to inspiring trajectories in early Christianity. A detailed focus on the term(s) reveals the complexity of the matter in the different Biblical contexts with its multi-layered dimensions of meaning. Sub…
Coping abilities and social support of Myanmar teenage refugees in Malaysia
A high number of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia fled their home countries due to political turmoil. Officially, more than 33,000 of them are children below the age of 18. Psychological distress for teenage refugees was reported, but the study of coping abilities and social support employed by teenage refugees is lacking. We have used a concurrent mixed method approach to collect data from 115 Myanmar adolescent refugees from six different education…
The imago Dei Weltanschauung as narrative motif within the Corinthian correspondence
This article reflects on the doctrine of humanity to explore that God created humankind in his image and likeness, and this means that all human beings have an inherent capacity to know the difference between good and bad, and between right and wrong. Thus, all human beings have an innate ability to be ethical, as the God who created them is good, and so becomes the source of their ethics. This article title highlights the interrelationships betw…
Unfinalisability and the authorship of life – Narratives of young-old women from Taiwan
A social identity complexity theory reading of Philemon
This article provides new perspectives on navigating complex social identity in the letter to Philemon by means of the heuristic use of social identity complexity theory (SICT) in combination with socio-rhetorical analysis (SRA). The application of SICT as a heuristic tool in New Testament (NT) studies is relatively new, but it is positioned within the novel research being carried out on social identity theory in the NT. Contribution: This articl…
Die herlewing van sekulêre spiritualiteit in Europa en die implikasie daarvan vir die NG Kerk in Suid-Afrika
The revival of secular spirituality in Europe and its implication for the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. This article critically reflected on the insights of David Tacey in which he notes that there is currently a revival in post-secular spirituality in the West, but that its deep religious roots are lacking. What would be the implication of these trends for the South African religious landscape where traditional mainstream churches such …
A decolonial biblical perspective on Jesus inspired by Fanon and Biko
This paper makes an original contribution against the background of relevant postcolonial discourse by means of the methods of postcolonial and social-scientific biblical exegesis from the perspective of critical correlation. The main aim of the paper is to bring into dialogue the insights of Frantz Fanon and Steve Biko, with the latest insights in biblical scholarship on the parables. This study finds that the New Testament can be read criticall…
The Struggle to Fit in: A Qualitative Study on the Sense of Belonging and Well-being of Deaf People in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Theological perspectives on re-imagining leadership in post-Covid-19 Africa
Post-corona disease 2019 (COVID-19) realities are challenging leaders in all spheres of society in many ways. From the onset of the pandemic, leaders on every level were challenged to provide appropriate guidance in the face of new and adverse realities. From the micro level of local congregations to the macro level of national governments, leaders were required to provide the type of leadership that would not only address immediate obstacles but…
Confronting the cataracts of whiteness to see the invisible: Reflections on the transmission and reception of the Bible in post-apartheid South Africa
The goal of this article is to draw on some of the latest insights in biblical studies on the challenges posed to the reflection, transmission, and reception of the Bible with relevance to a post-apartheid South African context. The author engages with prominent figures in the field of Biblical Studies and critical race theory such as David Horrell, in order to address the issue of whiteness and its impact on marginalisation. The aim is to foster…
The Dynamics of Exclusion and Inclusion in 1 Peter
Codex and Contest: What an Early Christian Manuscript Reveals about Social Identity Formation Amid Persecution and Competing Christianities
Recent scholarship on the Bodmer Miscellaneous Codex (BMC) has analysed various features of the manuscript, mostly attempting to answer questions like "Why was this codex created?" and "What purpose did it serve?" Some have given more specific answers, while others believe the document to be largely enigmatic. To further the academy's understanding of this ancient codex, this paper will examine the BMC, which comprises 11 different writings, for …
Introduction to the Special Issue: Exploring the Complexity of Identities and Boundaries in the New Testament and Related Literature
The purpose of this essay is to situate this volume within the context of a specific academic research context in the field of Biblical studies, specifically New Testament studies and related literature
Constructing a Christ-centred identity: A social identity reading of the Epistle to Titus
The Pastoral Epistle to Titus offers both theological insights and practical guidance for Christ-followers on the island of Crete, a context moulded by enduring public reputations and persistent negative cultural stereotypes. This article applies the Social Identity Theory (SIT) to explore how the letter to Titus intends to transform the Cretan identity through comparative fit, normative fit, salience and theological dispositions. A social-rhetor…
Missional leadership from an ethos of vulnerability and love
This Festschrift article is dedicated to Professor Nelus Niemandt. The primary objective is to critically reflect, from the perspective of appreciative inquiry, on Niemandt’s work on missional leadership and how his view of mission and theology of place could be brought into dialogue with vulnerability. This is performed by analytical reflection on the critical correlation of past and present experiences, and a critical discussion of Gijsbert Din…
Sociology (18 works) · Philosophy (12 works) · Political science (11 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Biblical Studies and Interpretation (7 works) · Law (7 works) · Theology (7 works) · Aesthetics (6 works) · Social science (6 works) · Christian Theology and Mission (5 works)