{"product_id":"speaking-christian-why-christian-words-have-lost-their-meaning-and-power-and-how-they-can-be-restored-9780061976582","title":"Speaking Christian: Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning and Power--And How They Can Be Restored","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSpeaking Christian\u003c\/em\u003e, acclaimed Bible scholar Marcus Borg, author of \u003cem\u003eMeeting Jesus Again for the First Time\u003c\/em\u003e, argues that the very language Christians use has become dangerously distilled, distorted, and disconnected from the beliefs which once underpinned it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStating a case that will resonate with readers of N. T. Wright's \u003cem\u003eSimply Christian\u003c\/em\u003e, Borg calls for a radical change to the language we use to invoke our beliefs--the only remedy that will allow the Church's words to once again ring with truth, power, and hope.\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":50662095290642,"sku":"9780061976582","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d46d236f-d359-41ed-93d0-68b456a37cdd.jpg?v=1733512253","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/speaking-christian-why-christian-words-have-lost-their-meaning-and-power-and-how-they-can-be-restored-9780061976582","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}