Beliefnet Columnist
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Marcus Borg is the Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion at Oregon State University. He is a frequent lecturer around the country at universities, seminaries, churches, and retreat centers. He is the author of several books, including the best-seller "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time," "The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions" (with N.T. Wright), and "The God We Never Knew" (Bible).
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 Columns and articles by Marcus Borg
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Paul's Unconventional Wisdom
Mar 23, 2004
The Apostle Paul gets mixed press, but his most important messages parallel the teachings of Jesus.
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Christmas in the Present Tense
Dec 19, 2001
The language of Christ being born within us makes this time of year a time of new beginnings, and enlightenment
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Woe to You Rich
Mar 5, 2001
In pivotal scenes of Luke's gospel, Jesus challenges economic structures that oppress the poor.
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God and the Just Society
Oct 29, 2000
Is the Bible a political playbook? Should religion be used to legitimate domination systems?
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Pentecost and Babble/Babel
Jun 6, 2000
The coming of the Spirit began a new age in which the fragmentation of humanity was overcome.
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The Ascension of Jesus
May 22, 2000
The Luke-Acts narrative isn't a 'beam me up' story. Rather, it conveys Jesus' lordship and freedom from space-time limitations
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What Belongs to God?
Apr 13, 2000
Jesus' famous 'render unto Caesar' saying flummoxed his opponents and leaves today's Christians scratching their heads
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A Path of Death That Leads to Life
Mar 8, 2000
In Jesus' time, the cross was as clear a symbol of execution as today's electric chair. So what does 'taking up the cross' mean?
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How We Imagine God Matters
Feb 25, 2000
It's normal to personify God in worship and devotion. But we shouldn't take these personifications literally
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Did Jesus Make a Difference?
Dec 16, 1999
Cahill fans will not be disappointed by his new book, rich in imagination and historical scholarship
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