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First of all, I confess that the love of God my Father, the grace of my Lord Jesus, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit have sustained me in wonderful ways so that I have been able to complete this book for His kingdom.

I especially give many thanks to my supervisor, Professor Loveday Alexander at the University of Sheffield, who encouraged and supported me in the completion of my thesis. Her abundant knowledge and academic experience were essential during this long and painful, but joyful process. Her patience and kind guidance encouraged me to continue my research without giving up in spite of my shortcomings academically and in English. Her illuminating supervision has influenced, widened, and deepened me more than I can express. I enjoyed writing my thesis because she gave information and suggestions with a warm heart and careful concern. To her I give my gratitude and respect.

I want to express my appreciation to the entire Department of Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield, especially Dr. Jorrun Økland, who supervised me during my first two years and challenged me to explore (post)modern methodology, and advised the use of a postcolonial methodology. In addition, I appreciate all the scholars, whose academic works I consulted in writing my thesis.

I am truly thankful to many others who helped me shape my thesis and polish my language. In particular, I appreciate Anne Cocker, who corrected my English, and suggested many alternative expressions, which made my argument clearer. Without her, I could not have completed my study. There are also many others, to whom I owe a debt of love, in particular, my dear friends Tae-Il Kang, Sun-Jung, and Tim Bateman.

I specially give my thanks to Professor Jim Harris, who encouraged me in publishing my PhD thesis, to Professor Peter Bolt, who wrote the preface of this book, and to Professor Diane Speed and Professor Honam Kim who opened the door for me to explore my academic journey in Sydney College of Divinity Korean School of Theology.

Finally, I must reserve my deepest thanks for my family, my lovely wife Dal-Nae who has always been with me, and my beautiful daughters Song-Ha and Sun-Hah who have always been precious and my pleasure. Because of them, I have always been happy, taken courage, and kept going in my academic journey in Sheffield as well as in Sydney, where I would have been lonely without them. In addition, our parents, brothers and sisters, who are my great supporters, deserve thanks. Our parents have prayed unceasingly for my family, and have provided all our needs. With their prayers, support, and encouragement, I was able to finish my work.