{"product_id":"9780062269997","title":"Convictions","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the occasion of his seventieth birthday, the renowned scholar Marcus J. Borg shares how he formed his bedrock religious beliefs, contending that Christians in America are at their best when they focus on hope and transformation and so shows how we can return to what really matters most. The result is a manifesto for all progressive Christians who seek the best path for following Jesus today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each chapter embodying a distinct conviction, Borg writes provocatively and compellingly on the beliefs that can deeply ground us and guide us, such as: God is real and a mystery; salvation is more about this life than an afterlife; the Bible can be true without being literally true; Jesus's death on the cross matters—but not because he paid for our sins; God is passionate about justice and the poor; and to love God is to love like God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorg calls all American Christians to reject divisiveness and exclusivity and create communities that celebrate joy, possibility, and renewal. Throughout, he reflects on what matters most, bringing to earth the kingdom of God Jesus talked about and transforming our relationships with one another. Rich in wisdom and insight, Convictions is sure to become a classic of contemporary Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can Christians move beyond division to a faith of hope and transformation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFaith as a Journey:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow Borg’s personal path from conventional faith to a progressive Christianity grounded in his “memories, conversions, and convictions.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA New Biblical Interpretation:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover how the Bible can be true without being literally true, offering a way to embrace scripture with intellectual honesty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRethinking the Cross:\u003c\/b\u003e Move beyond the idea of “payment for sin” to understand why Jesus’s death matters for our lives today, not just an afterlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Passion for Justice:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore why God’s dream for the world is one of economic fairness and peace, calling Christians to challenge the systems that create poverty and division.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marcus J. Borg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101790027925,"sku":"9780062269997","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062269997.jpg?v=1776887861","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062269997","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}