{"title":"Marcus J. Borg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarcus J Borg’s works invite readers to explore the profound meanings behind Christian texts with a thoughtful and scholarly approach. His books often examine the historical and spiritual context of the Gospels, offering insightful perspectives on the life and teachings of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on deepening understanding of faith, Borg’s writing challenges traditional interpretations and encourages reflective engagement with religious themes. Readers seeking thoughtful, accessible explorations of Christianity and spirituality will find his work both enriching and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"speaking-christian-by-marcus-j-borg-9780281065080","title":"Speaking Christian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with French, German or Spanish, learning the basic vocabulary of Christianity is a vital first step in understanding what it means and how it works. We think of words like 'faith', 'forgiveness', 'salvation', 'sin' and 'heaven'. But how can we be sure that we understand them correctly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the centuries, all sorts of different meanings have grown up around these words, and sometimes those meanings can obscure or distort the way the words were originally used in the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSpeaking Christian\u003c\/em\u003e, Marcus Borg takes some of the key words in the Christian dictionary and exposes the negative and unhelpful connotations they still carry today. At the same time, he goes back to the Bible and unpacks their meaning in a way that is both more faithful to the teaching of Jesus and more relevant to his followers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844679454956,"sku":"9780281065080","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1163283482288.jpg?v=1758851314"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/marcus-j-borg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}