The Heart of Christianity

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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.

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.

"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 "Highly readable ... a valuable glimpse into the essence of Christianity... Borg writes with clarity and precision." -- Publishers Weekly "A winsome, accessible, pastoral offering ... Borg provides a way for an important, positive, and serious rethinking of the gospel." -- Walter Brueggemann, Christian Century "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