It sounds paradoxical. But I think that awareness of our finitude is our hope. So much of our Christian tradition has emphasized life after death and that our destiny and ultimate destination is in heaven with “God.” Somewhere, up there. And […]
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Continuing reflection on the emerging paradigm and our experience of Scripture. I want to take the liberty of sharing a personal reflection that for me illustrates how David Tracy’s (b. 1939) category of story as classic engages our experience and
Marcus writes about an earlier paradigm and an emerging paradigm that shapes our understanding of the narrative of Jesus and the meaning of Christianity. I refer to this briefly in our May eNewsletter. The emerging paradigm Marc suggests is foundational
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In March’s Continuing the Conversation, I shared some things I have learned from Arthur Dewey, author of Inventing the Passion: a description of the intended effect of crucifixion on the victim and observers and about the early Jesus communities’ efforts
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Diana Butler Bass continues an important conversation in her newest book Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks. When my stepson, was four years old his dad (Marcus Borg) had just gotten a doctorate degree. But Dane also knew that
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“After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley to a place…” and then unfolds the story of his arrest, his sentence to death, his crucifixion, the piercing of his side, and then, according to John, his burial.
For those who follow the seasons of the church year we are in the season of Lent. I want to recommend two books for this season. Progressive Christianity Book Recommendations The first is The Last Week: What the Gospels Really
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Awe and Wonder, Then and There. Awe and Wonder, Here and Now March, 2018 I have just finished reading Arthur Dewey’s latest book, How the Death of Jesus was Remembered: Inventing the Passion (Polebridge Press, 2018) As an enticement let
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The “end times” have always been with us it seems. Early Christianity anticipated an apocalyptic end. They were sure it was close at hand. But “believers” were confident that what would follow would be “a new heaven and a new
Jesus wasn’t concerned about contagion or impurity or keeping a safe distance. For him no one was untouchable or to be ignored. Jesus’ hand extended to anyone. Everyone. He was a healer for all. Not just for some.
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