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"In the book, Marcus Borg argues that conflict between a politics of holiness and a politics of compassion, and their implications for Israel, resides at the center of Jesus' activity and teaching. He emphasizes several features that have since become central to Jesus scholarship: the importance of Jesus' inclusive meal practice, a non-apocalyptic paradigm for understanding Jesus, and Jesus as a social prophet and boundary-breaker"--

Distilled into a single volume, here is the essence of Marcus Borg: the world’s leading spokesman for progressive Christianity until his death in 2015, and one of the most widely respected and influential theologians of our time. In his many critically acclaimed books, Marcus J. Borg pioneered a new kind of Christianity: one that resonates with progressive, socially engaged Christians throughout the world. Now, two years after his death, comes Days of Awe and Wonder, a selection from his most important and enduring works, some of them hitherto unpublished, which explores what it means to be a Christian in the twenty­first century. Provocative and uplifting, this anthology will enlighten all who are meeting Marcus Borg for the first time, and amply reward those who would like to renew their acquaintance with one of the world’s finest theological writers. Contents Foreword by Marianne Borg 1. Listening to the Spirit 2. Faith is a Journey, Not a Destination 3. Jesus, Our Model for Being Spirit-Filled 4. My Conversion to Mysticism 5. Reclaiming Mysticism 6. Awe, Wonder, and Jesus 7. Is Jesus God? 8. Standing with Jesus Today 9. Following the Paths of Repentance and Justice Today 10. Renewing Our Image of Jesus 11. Healing Our Image of God 12. Following God’s Passions 13. Facing Today’s Challenges 14. The Heart and Soul of Christianity 15. Encountering the Wisdom of Other Faiths 16. Listening for the Voice of God Afterword from Barbara Brown Taylor’s Homily at Marcus Borg’s Memorial

Marcus Borg is an internationally respected expert on the Gospels. Here he offers the fruit of a lifetime's research and reflection on the Gospel of Mark. This book is ideal both for new Christians and for those who would like a fresh perspective on Mark's portrait of Jesus. It includes thoughtful questions for group study or private reflection.

Bestselling authors of The Last Week and The First Christmas, Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan join once again to present a new understanding of early Christianity—this time to reveal a radical Paul who has been suppressed by the church. Paul is second only to Jesus as the most important person in the birth of Christianity, and yet he continues to be controversial, even among Christians. How could the letters of Paul be used both to inspire radical grace and to endorse systems of oppression—condoning slavery, subordinating women, condemning homosexual behavior? Borg and Crossan use the best of biblical and historical scholarship to explain the reasons for Paul's mixed reputation and reveal to us what scholars have known for decades: that the later letters of Paul were created by the early church to dilute Paul's egalitarian message and transform him into something more "acceptable." They argue there are actually "Three Pauls" in the New Testament: "The Radical Paul" (of the seven genuine letters), "The Conservative Paul" (of the three disputed epistles), and "The Reactionary Paul" (of the three inauthentic letters). By closely examining this progression of Paul's letters—from the authentic to the inauthentic—the authors show how the apostle was slowly but steadily "deradicalized" to fit Roman social norms in regards to slavery, patriarchy, and patronage. In truth, Paul was an appealing apostle of Jesus whose vision of life "in Christ"—one of his favored phrases—is remarkably faithful to the message of Jesus himself.

Top Jesus scholars Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan join together to reveal a radical and little-known Jesus. As both authors reacted to and responded to questions about Mel Gibson's blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, they discovered that many Christians are unclear on the details of events during the week leading up to Jesus's crucifixion. Using the gospel of Mark as their guide, Borg and Crossan present a day-by-day account of Jesus's final week of life. They begin their story on Palm Sunday with two triumphal entries into Jerusalem. The first entry, that of Roman governor Pontius Pilate leading Roman soldiers into the city, symbolized military strength. The second heralded a new kind of moral hero who was praised by the people as he rode in on a humble donkey. The Jesus introduced by Borg and Crossan is this new moral hero, a more dangerous Jesus than the one enshrined in the church's traditional teachings. The Last Week depicts Jesus giving up his life to protest power without justice and to condemn the rich who lack concern for the poor. In this vein, at the end of the week Jesus marches up Calvary, offering himself as a model for others to do the same when they are confronted by similar issues. Informed, challenged, and inspired, we not only meet the historical Jesus, but meet a new Jesus who engages us and invites us to follow him.

For many people who have turned away from traditional beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Bible, but still long for a relevant, nourishing faith, the author shows why the Christian life can remain a transforming relationship with God. Emphasizing the critical role of daily practice in living the Christian life, he explores prayer, worship, Sabbath, pilgrimage and more.

Dos de los mayores especialistas actuales en Jesús, Marcus J. Borg y John Dominic Crossan, unen sus fuerzas para poner de manifiesto cómo la historia ha influido en nuestra lectura del relato de la natividad tal como aparece en los evangelios de Mateo y Lucas. Para ello, examinan el comienzo de la vida de Cristo, quitando el sentimentalismo que se ha ido acumulando a lo largo de los últimos dos mil años en torno a este relato para poner de manifiesto la verdad de lo que los evangelios realmente dicen. Y con este análisis consiguen demostrar que el relato de la Navidad, leído en su contexto original, es mucho más rico y más estimulante de lo que la gente se imagina.

Jesús y Buda son los dos personajes sagrados más grandes de la humanidad. Ambos hablaron con el corazón y aunque sus enseñanzas difieren en la forma, son paralelas en el contenido, al punto de que si ambos estuviesen frente a frente, ninguno trataría de convertir al otro, porque se reconocerían mutuamente.

Biografia da mesma série de "Aparecida", "Maria" e "Milagres", este livro narra a vida, a morte e os ensinamentos de Jesus e nos ajuda a entender como podemos aplicá-los à nossa vida cotidiana. O autor buscou fontes histórias, os evangelhos bíblicos e também os apócrifos, comparando diferentes versões da trajetória de Jesus Cristo.