In Memoriam: Marcus J. Borg (1942-2015)
Our answers—or lack of answers—to the big questions matter.Our convictions—or lack of convictions—shape our lives.Marcus J. Borg (March 11, 1942-January 21, 2015) will be profoundly missed by people from many walks. He was a renowned scholar and master teacher; an exceptionally clear public speaker,...
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| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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Oxford University Press
[2015]
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Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Année: 2015, Volume: 83, Numéro: 2, Pages: 293-296 |
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| Résumé: | Our answers—or lack of answers—to the big questions matter.Our convictions—or lack of convictions—shape our lives.Marcus J. Borg (March 11, 1942-January 21, 2015) will be profoundly missed by people from many walks. He was a renowned scholar and master teacher; an exceptionally clear public speaker, lecturer, and prolific writer; and most of all a passionate and compassionate human being. For over thirty years, he made important contributions to historical Jesus studies, the study of the Bible, and theology. Moreover, he was well known and beloved for his exceptional ability to revitalize the language and symbols of the Christian tradition in the (post-) modern world while being equally open to the important work of interreligious dialogue.I first met Marcus Borg in 1985. As a... |
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| ISSN: | 1477-4585 |
| Contient: | Enthalten in: American Academy of Religion, Journal of the American Academy of Religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/jaarel/lfv007 |