Evolution of the Word: The New Testament in the Order the Books Were Written
Aug 2012 · Sold by Harper Collins
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By presenting the New Testament books in the order they were written, bestselling Bible scholar Marcus Borg reveals how spiritually and politically radical the early Jesus movement began and how it slowly became domesticated. Evolution of the Word is an incredible value: not only are readers getting a deeply insightful new book from the author of Speaking Christian and Jesus, but also the full-text of the New Testament—and one of the only Bibles organized in chronological order and including explanatory annotations that give readers a more informed understanding of the Scripture that is so close to their hearts and lives.
This groundbreaking edition illuminates the evolution of the Word with:
- Books of the Bible in Order: Read the New Testament as it was written, starting with Paul’s letters, to see how Christian thought developed from its radical roots.
- The Complete New Testament: The full text of the NRSV New Testament is included, re-ordered to provide a panoramic view of how early Christian ideas and stories changed over time.
- Historical Context: Insightful introductions and annotations from bestselling scholar Marcus Borg place each book in its original historical and cultural setting.
- New Testament Studies: Discover how the politically charged message of the early Jesus movement was gradually domesticated as the Christian faith evolved over decades.
By presenting the New Testament books in the order they were written, bestselling Bible scholar Marcus Borg reveals how spiritually and politically radical the early Jesus movement began and how it slowly became domesticated. Evolution of the Word is an incredible value: not only are readers gett...
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Nancy Harris
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April 21, 2015
He is a very good chronologist.
About the author
Marcus J. Borg (1942–2015) was a pioneering author and teacher whom the New York Times 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 The Today Show and Dateline, ABC's World News, and NPR's Fresh Air. His books have sold over a million copies, including the bestselling Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Jesus, The Heart of Christianity, Evolution of the Word, Speaking Christian, and Convictions.
Marcus J. Borg (1942–2015) was a pioneering author and teacher whom the New York Times 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 Cathe...
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