About the Author

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.

Reviews

"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

"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