{"product_id":"convictions-9780062269980","title":"Convictions","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each chapter embodying a distinct conviction, Borg writes provocatively and compellingly on the beliefs that can deeply ground us and guide us, such as: \u003cem\u003eGod 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorg 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, \u003cem\u003eConvictions\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to become a classic of contemporary Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBorg, Marcus J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMarcus J. Borg (1942-2015) was a pioneering author and teacher whom the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e described as a leading figure in his generation of Jesus scholars. He was the Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University and canon theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, and he appeared on NBC's \u003cem\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDateline\u003c\/em\u003e, ABC's \u003cem\u003eWorld News\u003c\/em\u003e, and NPR's \u003cem\u003eFresh Air\u003c\/em\u003e. His books have sold over a million copies, including the bestselling \u003cem\u003eMeeting Jesus Again for the First Time\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eReading the Bible Again for the First Time\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJesus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Heart of Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEvolution of the Word\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSpeaking Christian\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eConvictions\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652079325458,"sku":"9780062269980","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_629eeacb-4f69-4379-874f-7783b9df2ab1.jpg?v=1733317032","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/convictions-9780062269980","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}