About this title: Borg has done a great service for all of us in drawing upon contemporary research to present a fresh and imaginative picture of Jesus that has profound implications for our contemporary faith. --Praying
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperOne
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780060609177ISBN:0060609176
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Edition: Softcover Ed
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperOne
Date Published: 3/3/1995
ISBN-13:9780060609177ISBN:0060609176
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Harperone
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780060609177ISBN:0060609176
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780786282517ISBN:0786282517
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Edition: First edition.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Harperone
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780060609177ISBN:0060609176
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Harper San Francisco, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780060609177ISBN:0060609176
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Wraps have light edgewear, spine is unbent. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. read more
"In this book, Marcus Borg reviews recent research on the historicity of Jesus and his message for the modern world. The book is really more of a series of essays, very readable even for readers who otherwise are not familiar with modern biblical scholarship. This book evidently has been very popular, as over 250,000 copies have been sold.
However, I found it only moderately interesting, perhaps for the reason that it is so informal that it is not very informative. I would much prefer a more detailed analysis -- with numerous specific examples -- along the line of some of Bart Ehrman's recent books.
Thus I was disappointed. But other readers might like it."
"I am always on the outlook for books that enrich my spiritual life. This book provided me with some fresh new perspectives which have enhanced my relationship with Jesus.
What I especially liked about the author, who is a theologian, is how he described his own struggles with his faith as a part of his spiritual journey toward truth. This is a book for someone who wants to place Christian dogma and theology in perspective. It helps paint a personal picture of Jesus, the man.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has read Deepak Chopra's "The Third Jesus." It would be a good companion piece. The difference between the two books is that Marcus Borg has the theological background.
Let's face it, the Christian religion has been molded over the years in such a manner that many of Jesus' original teachings have necessarily become tainted. I am someone who left the Christian church in order to search for truth through other spiritual traditions. Consequently, I appreciate anyone who uses an open mind in order to search for the meaning that Jesus brought to this world. I have since reclaimed Christianity as the basis for my beliefs, though I believe that all religions and practices that enhance the soul are equally valid.
Marcus Borg is someone who seems to have an open mind. Without it, we fall into the very trap of judgment that Jesus warned us about. Isn't it interesting how many "Christians" have remained caught in that trap? If you want to open your mind and embrace a new relationship with Jesus, I would highly recommend this book.
Davis Aujourd'hui, author of "The Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude""
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