Speaking Christian : why Christian words have lost their meaning and power-and how they can be restored

Author

• Borg, Marcus J.

Additional Author(s)

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Publisher

New York: Harper One, 2012

Language

English

ISBN

9780061976582

Series

Subject(s)

• CHRISTIANITY-TERMINOLOGY
• LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES-RELIGIOUS ASPECTS-CHRISTIANITY
• THEOLOGY

Notes

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Abstract

In Speaking Christian, acclaimed Bible scholar Marcus Borg, author of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, argues that the very language Christians use has become dangerously distilled, distorted, and disconnected from the beliefs which once underpinned it.
Stating a case that will resonate with readers of N. T. Wright’s Simply Christian, Borg calls for a radical change to the language we use to invoke our beliefs—the only remedy that will allow the Church's words to once again ring with truth, power, and hope.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

viii, 248 p.

Dimension

20 cm.

Other Desc.

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

Speaking Christian --
Beyond literalism --
Salvation --
The Bible --
God --
God's character --
Jesus --
The death of Jesus --
Easter --
Believing and faith --
Mercy --
Righteousness --
Sin --
Forgiveness and repentance --
John 3:16 --
Born again --
The only way --
The ascension --
Pentecost --
The rapture and the second coming --
Heaven --
The creeds and the Trinity --
The Lord's Supper --
The Lord's prayer --
Conclusion.

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	02140/17	230 Bor S	Library - 7th Floor/CLC	Available