Speaking Christian

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Recovering The Lost Meaning Of Christian Words

By Marcus J. Borg

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Speaking Christian by Marcus J. Borg re-examines conventional Christian language, offering a fresh perspective on often misunderstood terms in the faith. The book seeks to renew the relevance and understanding of Christian words by exploring their historical and cultural contexts. Borg aims to clarify how language shapes belief and encourages a more profound spiritual experience.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how religious language has evolved and how it shapes our understanding of spirituality and wellness. The author delves into the transformative power of language within Christianity and how it can impact personal growth and well-being.

Speaking Christian

Marcus Borg takes some of the key words in the Christian dictionary and exposes the negative and unhelpful connotations they still carry today. At the same time, he goes back to the Bible and unpacks their meaning in a way that is both more faithful to the teaching of Jesus and more relevant to his followers today.

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As with French, German or Spanish, learning the basic vocabulary of Christianity is a vital first step in understanding what it means and how it works. We think of words like 'faith', 'forgiveness', 'salvation', 'sin' and 'heaven'. But how can we be sure that we understand them correctly?

Over the centuries, all sorts of different meanings have grown up around these words, and sometimes those meanings can obscure or distort the way the words were originally used in the Bible.

In Speaking Christian, Marcus Borg takes some of the key words in the Christian dictionary and exposes the negative and unhelpful connotations they still carry today. At the same time, he goes back to the Bible and unpacks their meaning in a way that is both more faithful to the teaching of Jesus and more relevant to his followers today.

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Speaking Christian by Marcus J. Borg is lauded for its ability to reinterpret traditional faith language in a way that is accessible and trustworthy. It's described as potentially revolutionary, suggesting it could inspire significant change or reform in religious discussion or understanding.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780281065080

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 346g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Marcus J. Borg is Canon Theologian at Trinity Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. His many books include Jesus (2011), Meeting Jesus in Mark (2011) and three written with John Dominic Crossan: The Last Week (2006), The First Christmas (2007), and The First Paul (2009), all published by SPCK.