Speaking Christian (Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning and Power - And How They Can Be Restored)
Borg, Marcus J. | HarperOne
28,020원 | 20130312 | 9780061976582
MARCUS J. BORGis canon theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon, and Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture, emeritus, at Oregon State University. A Fellow of the Jesus Seminar, Borg has been national chair of the Historical Jesus section of the Society of Biblical Literature and is the author of the bestselling booksMeeting Jesus Again for the First Time,The Heart of Christianity,Jesus, andSpeaking Christian. Visit Borg online at www.marcusjborg.com.
"Christianity, like any religion, is understood and defined by its language. Yet today, much of Christian language is poorly understood or distorted, leading to a religion that is quickly being stripped of its true meaning. With his clear, accessible style that his fans have come to love, Marcus Borg illustrates how modern Christianity has lost its transforming power: through a literalism that has impoverished the meaning of the Bible, and a misunderstanding of Christianity's core ideas. Borg offers a way to redeem Christian language from these distortions by reading Scripture through a "historical-metaphorical lens." This allows us to see Christian language in its ancient historical context and interpret the biblical text in a way that focuses on its religious purpose, therby conveying the words richer and more powerful meaning. Speaking Christian explores such words and phrase as salvation, redemption, grace, eternal life and the Lord's Supper. Through this exercise we discover how the Biblical text can continue to be both persuasive and powerful, providing life-changing words for the 21st century"--
Speaking Christian correctly may seem like it?? just a fuss over semantics, but it?? ultimately about something bigger: defining Christianity??When Christians forget what their words mean, they forget what their faith means.
??his book could start a revolution. Borg cracks open the encrusted words of faith and pops them into fresh language that people can understand and trust. The last time this happened, we got the Reformation.??9780061976582
'This book could start a revolution. Borg cracks open the encrusted words of faith and pops them into fresh language that people can understand and trust. The last time this happened, we got the Reformation.' (Anne Sutherland Howard, Executive Director of The Beatitudes Society)