About the Author

Based in South Korea, JO BEE SOO is a dedicated researcher of theology who seeks to share the quiet insights gained at the intersection of his Eastern roots and Western theological traditions. Rather than offering definitive answers, he writes as a way of working through his own questions, alongside those who walk a similar path of faith.

Writing under the pen name JO BEE SOO, the author chose this identity to bridge his complex linguistic roots with his theological vision. While his family name is Hwang—a heritage he honors, while acknowledging its difficulty for global pronunciation—he adopted ‘JO’ to ensure a clearer, more personal connection with a worldwide audience.

His identity is deeply rooted in the name ‘Jobicurus’, a synthesis of two contrasting figures: Job, who fiercely questioned tradition while remaining within the tensions of faith, and Epicurus, who sought to understand the world through its elemental origins. This is further enriched by the Hanja meaning of his name, 鳥飛秀 (Jo-Bee-Soo): “A bird soaring with elegance on the currents of the wind,” representing a pursuit of intellectual and spiritual freedom that is not forced, but natural.

Academic Background & Ministry

With over 30 years of dedicated ministry as a pastor, he brings a wealth of practical experience to his theological inquiries. His academic journey reflects a rigorous pursuit of New Testament studies and pastoral theology:

▪ Doctoral Studies (ABD– All But Dissertation) in New Testament, United Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University

▪ Master of Theology (Th.M.) in New Testament, United Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University

▪ Master of Divinity (M.Div.), United Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University

▪ Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.), Seoul Jangsin University

Standing at the intersection of conviction and inquiry, JO BEE SOO shares his theological fragments not as a master, but as a fellow traveler. He invites you to explore the profound questions that lie between faith and reason, hoping that these small reflections from a corner of Korea might offer a moment of stillness or a fresh perspective to your own journey.