This book was another interesting read. Borg is a heretic by conservative Christian standards. He denies some elements of Jesus and re-fashions the view of inspiration. So why read this un-orthodox book? First of all, he sees Christianity through a different paradigm. His style of reading the text of God opened my eyes to the historical-metaphorical method. This emphasis on discovering the great themes of the Bible will certainly improve my preaching. Also, his focus on bringing the kingdom of God on earth was exciting. One of my favorite thoughts was concerning "thin places." Places on earth, or events in life, that cause us to experience deeper the presence of God. Borg is a man I would like to sit down with at Starbucks to discuss Christianity with a cup of coffee, maybe a Mocha.
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