Speaking Christian : why Christian words have lost their meaning and power-- and how they can be restored / Marcus J. Borg.
Record details
- ISBN: 0061976555
- ISBN: 9780061976551
- Physical Description: viii, 248 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : HarperCollins, 2011.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-243). |
Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
Summary, etc.: | Asserts that a failure to understand Christian words and phrases has lead to the religion losing much of its meaning, and offers a path back to a true understanding of Christianity. |
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John P. Webster Library - West Hartford | BT 77 .B67 2011 (Text) | 30401093879553 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |