
The Heart of Christianity
Rediscovering a Life of Faith
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Narrated by:
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John Pruden
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By:
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Marcus J. Borg
World-renowned Jesus scholar Marcus J. Borg shows how we can live passionately as Christians in today's world by practicing the vital elements of Christian faith.
For the millions of people who have turned away from many traditional beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Bible, but still long for a relevant, nourishing faith, Borg shows why the Christian life can remain a transforming relationship with God. Emphasizing the critical role of daily practice in living the Christian life, he explores how prayer, worship, Sabbath, pilgrimage, and more can be experienced as authentically life-giving practices.
Borg reclaims terms and ideas once thought to be the sole province of evangelicals and fundamentalists: he shows that terms such as "born again" have real meaning for all Christians; that the "Kingdom of God" is not a bulwark against secularism but is a means of transforming society into a world that values justice and love; and that the Christian life is essentially about opening one's heart to God and to others.
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Interesting look at Christianity
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Excellent!
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Where does The Heart of Christianity rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Its different from my usual listens... I tend towards fiction. It certainly had a greater effect on me than any other book I have listened to.What other book might you compare The Heart of Christianity to and why?
Falling Upwards by Richard RohrWhat does John Pruden bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He has a clear, easy to listen to voice. He read at the perfect pace for this type of work.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The entire book was inspiring. It deals with the new, more inclusive paradigm that is emerging in many churches.Any additional comments?
This book made me comfortable with the idea of organized religion again.Faith without sacrificing intelligence. Beautiful.
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Tremendous; The book provides great insight
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Helped bring me back to Christianity
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Borg at his most personal
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Best book for thoughtful seekers
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Excellent for reconstructers!
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Borg synthesizes other, more in-depth work (which made for more dense listening/reading) into a more pastoral format. "Heart" for him is what is most central and alive, the driving force deeper than intellect -- It gives Christianity transformative power. And it's so good to hear a Jesus Seminar scholar who still speaks so positively about mainline Christianity, one that satisfies both "head and heart." Borg makes a case for emerging Christianity (Did he coin the term in this book?), but he does not denigrate anyone who does not agree with all or any of his views - His is a very respectful, welcoming stance, so I think the listen could appeal even to traditionalists who just want to understand the "other" paradigm for being Christian today. The open hands on the book cover are a perfect illustration of the content.
The narration is better than most similar nonfiction-- Narrators seem to be challenged in finding the right note in books on spirituality, but this one is easy on the ears.
book worth rediscovering for both head and heart
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I'd recommend this book to anyone with serious thoughts, questions, or ponderings about ChristianityAny additional comments?
Borg successfully defines what true, stripped-down Christianity is within the context of its history. Borg describes a Christianity that those who embrace a diverse and challenging world can be proud of, but that doesn't water-down the type of transformation Christianity makes available to us.Seriously, what's Christianity?
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