In the Western Church the Gospel story assigned for the last Sunday of the Epiphany, the last Sunday before the beginning of the season of Lent, is always the story of the transfiguration, whether from Mark (9:2-8), Matthew (17:1-8,) or […]
One of the imaginative contributions of the Christian tradition, which we appropriated from the Jewish tradition, is the development of liturgical or worship “seasons.” The liturgical seasons identify key “events” in our shaping narratives and invite us to reflect on
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Marianne suggests that the seasonal liturgical landscape in some ways reflects the physical landscape and our own internal landscape. In the Christian tradition you have advent in the middle of winter which represents the beginning of a new year.
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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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In Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time Marcus Borg shows how a rigorous examination of historical findings can lead to a new faith in Christ, one that is critical and, at the same time, sustaining. Taking us through his own personal journey of faith, he illustrates how an understanding of historical Jesus can take us to a more meaningful understanding of post modern Christianity and contemporary faith.
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Dear Professor Borg, It is more than reasonable to assume that your class has been canceled under the circumstances, but not so fast. You know perfectly well that when students go on discussing big ideas, and acting on them, the
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Marcus J. Borg, beloved husband and father, renowned teacher, author and leading scholar of the historical Jesus, New Testament and contemporary Christianity, died on January 21, 2015, following a battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 72 years of age.
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From Dr. Borg’s blog on Patheos: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/marcusborg/ I began keeping a journal in my early 30s, now forty years ago. I wish I had begun earlier. I would value having a written record of thoughts and experiences from my 20s
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From Dr. Borg’s blog on Patheos: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/marcusborg/ To write about religion is to court controversy, conflict, and criticism. It confirms the counsel of conventional etiquette that it is best in polite conversation to avoid two subjects: religion and politics. So
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A Sermon in Austin, Texas In this video, Dr. Marcus Borg speaks at the University United Methodist Church in Austin, TX. This sermon took place on April 6th, 2014. The title of his sermon is “Lent: What’s the Cross About?”
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