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Speaking Christian : why Christian words have lost their meaning and power-- and how they can be restored / Marcus J. Borg.

Borg, Marcus J. (Author).

Summary:

Asserts that a failure to understand Christian words and phrases has lead to the religion losing much of its meaning, and offers a path back to a true understanding of Christianity.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0061976555
  • ISBN: 9780061976551
  • Physical Description: viii, 248 pages ; 22 cm
  • Edition: 1st edition
  • Publisher: New York : HarperOne, 2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-243).
Formatted Contents Note:
Speaking Christian -- Beyond literalism -- Salvation -- The Bible -- God -- God's character -- Jesus -- The death of Jesus -- Easter -- Believing and faith -- Mercy -- Righteousness -- Sin -- Forgiveness and repentance -- John 3:16 -- Born again -- The only way -- The ascension -- Pentecost -- The rapture and the second coming -- Heaven -- The creeds and the Trinity -- The Lord's Supper -- The Lord's prayer -- Conclusion.
Subject: Christian education and language.
Theology, Doctrinal > Study and teaching.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.

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