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Jesus by Marcus Borg

August 12, 2008 · 2 Comments

Borg’s Jesus is a Jewish mystic not God incarnate. It seemed as though God were something out there that could be accessed through mystical experiences but not a God who comes to us as affirmed by orthodox Christiantity. His perception of history is also questionable in certain parts. I believe he betrays his own assumptions.

I was challenged that following the way of Jesus is more important than who we believe Jesus was and is. If many of my Christian brethren would understand this there would be more dialog and less name calling. All-in-all I would recommend this book.

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