Brief Description
Described as "one of the ten best spiritual books of the year" ("Detroit Free Press"), this title speaks to people searching for a way to think about God, Jesus, the Bible, faith, and Christian practice.
Learn More about the Book
In The Heart of Christianity, world-renowned Jesus scholar and author of the bestseller Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time argues that the essential ingredients of a Christian life faith, being born again, the kingdom of God, the gospel of love are as vitally important today as they have always been, even during this time of conflict and change in the church.
Borg wants to show us, as today's thinking Christians, how to discover a life of faith by reconceptualizing familiar beliefs. Being born again, for example, has nothing to do with fundamentalism, but is a call to radical personal transformation. Talking about the kingdom of God does not mean that you are fighting against secularism, but that you have committed your life to the divine values of justice and love. And living the true Christian way is essentially about opening one's heart to God, and to others. Above all else, Borg believes with passion and conviction that living the Christian life still makes sense.
"
On the Back Cover
Now in paperback, renowned and beloved author Marcus Borg presents a renewed way of being Christian for the twenty-first century.
Borg reveals that, when properly understood, the vital elements of Christian faith are more compelling than ever. Borg offers a practical guide to thinking about God, Jesus, the Bible, faith, and Christian practice. He shows how faith in God and Jesus has never really been about believing certain propositions but rather about a dynamic relationship. He shows that being "born again" is at the center of Christian life and that the "kingdom of God" is a matter of transforming society into real world values of justice and love. And that the Christian life is essentially about opening one's heart-to God and to others.
About the Author
Marcus J. Borg (1942 2015) was a pioneering author and teacher whom the New York Times described as "a leading figure in his generation of Jesus scholars." He was the Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University and canon theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, and he appeared on NBC's The Today Show and Dateline, ABC's World News, and NPR's Fresh Air. His books have sold over a million copies, including the bestselling Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Jesus, The Heart of Christianity, Evolution of the Word, Speaking Christian, and Convictions.
Review Quotes
1. "Highly readable ... a valuable glimpse into the essence of Christianity... Borg writes with clarity and precision."--Publishers Weekly
2. "Marcus Borg brings expert knowledge, insight, and warmth to this revisiting of Christianity's heart and soul. He makes absolute sense."--Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and The Soul's Religion
3. "A winsome, accessible, pastoral offering ... Borg provides a way for an important, positive, and serious rethinking of the gospel."--Walter Brueggemann, Christian Century
4. "This ambitious, substantive, and boldly political resource establishes the terms for a conversation that will no doubt continue for years.... [A] watershed work."--Spirituality and Practice
5. Marcus Borg brings expert knowledge, insight, and warmth to this revisiting of Christianity s heart and soul. He makes absolute sense. --Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and The Soul's Religion"
6. Highly readable ... a valuable glimpse into the essence of Christianity... Borg writes with clarity and precision. --Publishers Weekly"
7. A winsome, accessible, pastoral offering ... Borg provides a way for an important, positive, and serious rethinking of the gospel. --Walter Brueggemann, Christian Century"
8. This ambitious, substantive, and boldly political resource establishes the terms for a conversation that will no doubt continue for years . [A] watershed work. --Spirituality and Practice"
