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Marcus Joel Borg [3] (March 11, 1942 – January 21, 2015) was an American New Testament scholar and theologian. [4] He was among the most widely known and influential voices in Liberal Christianity. Borg was a fellow of the Jesus Seminar and a major figure in historical Jesus scholarship. [5]
The Marcus J. Borg Foundation is committed to reimagining a realistic and meaningful Christianity for the 21st century. Our foundation builds upon the historical and theological research of Marcus J. Borg. We are a resource for conversation, study and community building.
Sep 7, 2015 · Marcus J. Borg (March 11, 1942 – January 21, 2015) was internationally known in both academic and church circles as a Jesus and biblical scholar, lecturer and author.
Jan 27, 2015 · Marcus J. Borg, a scholar who popularized a liberal intellectual approach to Christianity with his lectures and books about Jesus as a historical figure, died on Wednesday at his home in Powell...
Jul 19, 2017 · When the celebrated New Testament professor Marcus Borg died in 2015, he left behind a legacy not only of scholarship but also of devotion. One prominent pastor called him “a great prophet” and said of him, “Marcus Borg changed forever the way we think about God.”
Marcus Borg’s books cover a broad range of topics that include historical Jesus, biblical scholarship, substitutionary atonement, and many other topics. In addition, Marcus Borg has been recognized worldwide as one of the foremost Christian scholars.
Jan 24, 2015 · Marcus Borg, the theologian and writer who became one of the best known New Testament scholars to challenge the literal view of the biblical Jesus and to question the supernatural acts...
Jan 21, 2015 · A pioneer of the Progressive Christian movement, Marcus Borg is remembered by many as one who led them back to Christianity, through his generous and thoughtful teachings on the historical Jesus and how we might live our lives in faithful response. .
Jan 22, 2015 · Marcus J. Borg, a prominent liberal theologian and Bible scholar who for a generation helped popularize the intense debates about the historical Jesus and the veracity and meaning of the...
Jan 23, 2015 · NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus J. Borg, a prominent liberal theologian who attracted praise and controversy by helping to lead efforts to analyze Jesus as a historical figure, has died at age 72. Borg died Wednesday at his home in Portland, Oregon, according to his publisher, HarperOne.
