About the book
By presenting the New Testament books in the order they were written, bestselling Bible scholar Marcus Borg reveals how spiritually and politically radical the early Jesus movement began and how it slowly became domesticated. Evolution of the Word is an incredible value: not only are readers getting a deeply insightful new book from the author of Speaking Christian and Jesus, but also the full-text of the New Testament—and one of the only Bibles organized in chronological order and including explanatory annotations that give readers a more informed understanding of the Scripture that is so close to their hearts and lives.
This groundbreaking edition illuminates the evolution of the Word with:
- Books of the Bible in Order: Read the New Testament as it was written, starting with Paul’s letters, to see how Christian thought developed from its radical roots.
- The Complete New Testament: The full text of the NRSV New Testament is included, re-ordered to provide a panoramic view of how early Christian ideas and stories changed over time.
- Historical Context: Insightful introductions and annotations from bestselling scholar Marcus Borg place each book in its original historical and cultural setting.
- New Testament Studies: Discover how the politically charged message of the early Jesus movement was gradually domesticated as the Christian faith evolved over decades.
Editions of Evolution of the Word
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062082114
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062082121
Read an Excerpt
By presenting the New Testament books in the order they were written, bestselling Bible scholar Marcus Borg reveals how spiritually and politically radical the early Jesus movement began and how it slowly became domesticated. Evolution of the Word is an incredible value: not only are readers getting a deeply insightful new book from the author of Speaking Christian and Jesus, but also the full-text of the New Testament—and one of the only Bibles organized in chronological order and including explanatory annotations that give readers a more informed understanding of the Scripture that is so close to their hearts and lives.
This groundbreaking edition illuminates the evolution of the Word with:
- Books of the Bible in Order: Read the New Testament as it was written, starting with Paul’s letters, to see how Christian thought developed from its radical roots.
- The Complete New Testament: The full text of the NRSV New Testament is included, re-ordered to provide a panoramic view of how early Christian ideas and stories changed over time.
- Historical Context: Insightful introductions and annotations from bestselling scholar Marcus Borg place each book in its original historical and cultural setting.
- New Testament Studies: Discover how the politically charged message of the early Jesus movement was gradually domesticated as the Christian faith evolved over decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evolution of the Word about?
By presenting the New Testament books in the order they were written, bestselling Bible scholar Marcus Borg reveals how spiritually and politically radical the early Jesus movement began and how it slowly became domesticated. Evolution of the Word is an incredible value: not only are readers getting a deeply insightful new book from the author of Speaking Christian and Jesus, but also the full-text of the New Testament—and one of the only Bibles organized in chronological order and including explanatory annotations that give readers a more informed understanding of the Scripture that is so close to their hearts and lives.
This groundbreaking edition illuminates the evolution of the Word with:
- Books of the Bible in Order: Read the New Testament as it was written, starting with Paul’s letters, to see how Christian thought developed from its radical roots.
- The Complete New Testament: The full text of the NRSV New Testament is included, re-ordered to provide a panoramic view of how early Christian ideas and stories changed over time.
- Historical Context: Insightful introductions and annotations from bestselling scholar Marcus Borg place each book in its original historical and cultural setting.
- New Testament Studies: Discover how the politically charged message of the early Jesus movement was gradually domesticated as the Christian faith evolved over decades.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Evolution of the Word?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
Where can I read a sample of Evolution of the Word?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062082114
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Evolution of the Word?
Marcus J. Borg
Who is the Publisher of the book Evolution of the Word?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Evolution of the Word is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062082114) and ebook(ISBN 9780062082121)
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