The heart of Christianity : rediscovering a life of faith /
Marcus J. Borg
- First edition
- xv, 234 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
What does it mean to be Christian today? -- The heart of Christianity in a time of change -- Seeing the Christian tradition again -- Faith: the way of the heart -- The Bible: the heart of the tradition -- God: the heart of reality -- Jesus: the heart of God -- Seeing the Christian life again -- Born again: a new heart -- The kingdom of God: the heart of justice -- Thin places: opening the heart -- Sin and salvation: transforming the heart -- The heart of the matter: practice -- Heart and home: being a Christian in an age of pluralism
Discusses the key concepts and values of the Christian faith, exploring how prayer, partaking of the sacraments, and raising Christian children can be life-affirming practices