Books with author J. Marcus

Many Christians mistakenly believe that their only choice is either to reconcile themselves to a fundamentalist reading of scripture (a "literal-factual" approach) or to simply reject the Bible as something that could bring meaning and value into their lives. In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg shows how instead we can freshly appreciate all the essential elements of the Old and New Testaments—from Genesis to Revelation—in a way that can open up a new world of intelligent faith.In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile a scientific and critical way of thinking with our deepest spiritual needs, leading to an insightful experience of ancient text. This unique book invites every reader—whatever his or her religious background—to engage the Bible, to wrestle with its meaning, to explore its mysteries, and to understand its relevance. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time shows us how to encounter the Bible in a fresh, new way that rejects the limits of simple literalism and opens up the rich possibility of living a life of authentic faith.

One of the vital challenges facing thoughtful people today is how to read the Bible faithfully without abandoning our sense of truth and history. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time provides a much-needed solution to the problem of how to have a fully authentic yet contemporary understanding of the scriptures. Many mistakenly believe there are no choices other than fundamentalism or simply rejecting the Bible as something that can bring meaning to our lives. Answering this modern dilemma, acclaimed author Marcus Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile the Bible with both a scientific and critical way of thinking and our deepest spiritual needs, leading to a contemporary yet grounded experience of the sacred texts.This seminal book shows you how to read the Bible as it should be examined—in an approach the author calls "historical-metaphorical." Borg explores what the Scriptures meant to the ancient communities that produced and lived by them. He then helps us to discover the meaning of these stories, providing the knowledge and perspective to make the wisdom of the Bible an essential part of our modern lives. The author argues that the conventional way of seeing the Bible's origin, authority, and interpretation has become unpersuasive to millions of people in our time, and that we need a fresh way of encountering the Bible that takes the texts seriously but not literally, even as it takes seriously who we have become.Borg traces his personal spiritual journey, describing for readers how he moved from an unquestioning childhood belief in the biblical stories to a more powerful and dynamic relationship with the Bible as a sacred text brimming with meaning and guidance. Using his own experience as an example, he reveals how the modern crisis of faith is itself rooted in the misinterpretation of sacred texts as historical record and divine dictation, and opens readers to a truer, more abundant perspective.This unique book invites everyone—whatever one's religious background—to engage the Bible, wrestle with its meaning, explore its mysteries, and understand its relevance. Borg shows us how to encounter the Bible in a fresh way that rejects the limits of simple literalism and opens up rich possibilities for our lives.

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One of the vital challenges facing thoughtful people today is how to read the Bible faithfully without abandoning our sense of truth and history. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time provides a much-needed solution to the problem of how to have a fully authentic yet contemporary understanding of the scriptures. Many mistakenly believe there are no choices other than fundamentalism or simply rejecting the Bible as something that can bring meaning to our lives. Answering this modern dilemma, acclaimed author Marcus Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile the Bible with both a scientific and critical way of thinking and our deepest spiritual needs, leading to a contemporary yet grounded experience of the sacred texts.This seminal book shows you how to read the Bible as it should be examined -- in an approach the author calls "historical-metaphorical." Borg explores what the Scriptures meant to the ancient communities that produced and lived by them. He then helps us to discover the meaning of these stories, providing the knowledge and perspective to make the wisdom of the Bible an essential part of our modern lives. The author argues that the conventional way of seeing the Bible's origin, authority, and interpretation has become unpersuasive to millions of people in our time, and that we need a fresh way of encountering the Bible that takes the texts seriously but not literally, even as it takes seriously who we have become.Borg traces his personal spiritual journey, describing for readers how he moved from an unquestioning childhood belief in the biblical stories to a more powerful and dynamic relationship with the Bible as a sacred text brimming with meaning and guidance. Using his own experience as an example, he reveals how the modern crisis of faith is itself rooted in the misinterpretation of sacred texts as historical record and divine dictation, and opens readers to a truer, more abundant perspective.This unique book invites everyone -- whatever one's religious background -- to engage the Bible, wrestle with its meaning, explore its mysteries, and understand its relevance. Borg shows us how to encounter the Bible in a fresh way that rejects the limits of simple literalism and opens up rich possibilities for our lives.

Camden is a cat who lives in Camden Town, London. He lives in the basement of a Greek restaurant, Nontas, where he is spoilt by the proprietor and customers alike. You will know him by his light yellow and hard; ‘don’t mess with me’ eyes, ‘I know the ropes’ eyes and his sleek black coat and whiter than white front paws and chest. His chums are Delancey, the largest tabby cat in Camden, who was born and raised in the Delancey Arms and is somewhat partial to beer; Parkway, a ginger tom who lives in the Ladies’ Toilet at the bottom of Parkway; and Locket, a small black cat with green eyes who lives above the Bengal Tiger Indian restaurant.The four friends get up to all sorts of capers.They play “cat-basket” behind the teahouse in Regent’s Park and their favourite pastime is eating out! But when Parkway mischievously sprinkles pepper on Delancey’s food in the Bengal Tiger pandemonium is caused and Locket is evicted from his home.They have a lucky escape after being threatened by a mysterious figure in a black cloak in Camden High Street and wherever they go they must be on the look out for local tough cat, Roundhouse, and his henchmen, Rough and Tumble.But this is more than made up for by outings with the glamorous Lily, a beautiful waitress from Pasta Underground, and Sasha, a feisty houseboat cat who is discovered crying for help in a lake in Hampstead Heath and heroically rescued by Delancey. And not forgetting the eccentric and flamboyant Madame Blanc Vin, the life and soul of any cat party!Which is how the story ends with fireworks, fun and a fantastic night out for the cat companions.After all … it’s a cat’s life!

Imaginative Cammie struggles to make new friends, despite being shadowed by an annoying peanut detecting service dog, and her own need to solve a crime nobody believes happened. After Cammie Wilson moves with her mother to a small Colorado town, she witnesses what looks like a horrible crime. But no one, not even her uncle, the Police Chief, believes her. Her dad might, but he's away in Afghanistan. When a second body turns up and the town oddball is blamed, Cammie realizes she's the only one who knows enough to find the real culprit.

One of the vital challenges facing thoughtful people today is how to read the Bible faithfully without abandoning our sense of truth and history. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time provides a much-needed solution to the problem of how to have a fully authentic yet contemporary understanding of the scriptures. Many mistakenly believe there are no choices other than fundamentalism or simply rejecting the Bible as something that can bring meaning to our lives. Answering this modern dilemma, acclaimed author Marcus Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile the Bible with both a scientific and critical way of thinking and our deepest spiritual needs, leading to a contemporary yet grounded experience of the sacred texts. This seminal book shows you how to read the Bible as it should be examined—in an approach the author calls "historical-metaphorical." Borg explores what the Scriptures meant to the ancient communities that produced and lived by them. He then helps us to discover the meaning of these stories, providing the knowledge and perspective to make the wisdom of the Bible an essential part of our modern lives. The author argues that the conventional way of seeing the Bible's origin, authority, and interpretation has become unpersuasive to millions of people in our time, and that we need a fresh way of encountering the Bible that takes the texts seriously but not literally, even as it takes seriously who we have become. Borg traces his personal spiritual journey, describing for readers how he moved from an unquestioning childhood belief in the biblical stories to a more powerful and dynamic relationship with the Bible as a sacred text brimming with meaning and guidance. Using his own experience as an example, he reveals how the modern crisis of faith is itself rooted in the misinterpretation of sacred texts as historical record and divine dictation, and opens readers to a truer, more abundant perspective. This unique book invites everyone—whatever one's religious background—to engage the Bible, wrestle with its meaning, explore its mysteries, and understand its relevance. Borg shows us how to encounter the Bible in a fresh way that rejects the limits of simple literalism and opens up rich possibilities for our lives.

Camden is a cat who lives in Camden Town, London. He lives in the basement of a Greek restaurant, Nontas, where he is spoilt by the proprietor and customers alike. You will know him by his light yellow and hard; 'don't mess with me' eyes, 'I know the ropes' eyes and his sleek black coat and whiter than white front paws and chest. He and his friends get up to all sorts of capers. They play "cat-basket" behind the teahouse in Regent's Park and their favourite pastime is eating out! But when Parkway mischievously sprinkles pepper on Delancey's food in the Bengal Tiger pandemonium is caused and Locket is evicted from his home. They have a lucky escape after being threatened by a mysterious figure in a black cloak in Camden High Street and wherever they go they must be on the look out for local tough cat, Roundhouse, and his henchmen, Rough and Tumble. Enjoy fireworks, fun and adventure with Camden and Company. After all