Convictions

How I Learned What Matters Most

By: Marcus J. Borg

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Paperback | 1 March 2016

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On the occasion of his seventieth birthday, the renowned scholar Marcus J. Borg shares how he formed his bedrock religious beliefs, contending that Christians in America are at their best when they focus on hope and transformation and so shows how we can return to what really matters most. The result is a manifesto for all progressive Christians who seek the best path for following Jesus today.

With each chapter embodying a distinct conviction, Borg writes provocatively and compellingly on the beliefs that can deeply ground us and guide us, such as: God is real and a mystery; salvation is more about this life than an afterlife; the Bible can be true without being literally true; Jesus's death on the cross matters—but not because he paid for our sins; God is passionate about justice and the poor; and to love God is to love like God.

Borg calls all American Christians to reject divisiveness and exclusivity and create communities that celebrate joy, possibility, and renewal. Throughout, he reflects on what matters most, bringing to earth the kingdom of God Jesus talked about and transforming our relationships with one another. Rich in wisdom and insight, Convictions is sure to become a classic of contemporary Christianity.

Industry Reviews

Both challenging and illuminating.--Karen Armstrong, author of A History of God
Writing with a simplicity that never becomes simplistic, Borg manages to convey the essence of Christianity in a way that does justice to those who do not share his views and will greatly enrich the understanding of those who do.--Frederick Buechner, author of Telling the Truth
Marcus Borg is a key force in the emerging "new paradigm" of Christian faith.--Walter Brueggemann, author of Sabbath as Resistance
"In every generation there are a handful of writers of whom it can be said, "Read everything they write." Marcus Borg is one of these today."--Walter Wink, author of The Human Being
"All Christians and those interested in Christianity from a distance should read all his books."--Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul

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