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Marcus Borg
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Borg speaking in Mansfield College chapel
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Marcus Joel Borg
March 11, 1942 Fergus Falls, Minnesota, US
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| Died | January 21, 2015 (aged 72) Powell Butte, Oregon, US
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| Spouse(s) | Marianne Wells Borg |
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| Institutions | Oregon State University |
| Thesis | Conflict as a Context for Interpreting the Teaching of Jesus (1972) |
| Doctoral advisor | G. B. Caird |
| Influences | W. D. Davies |
Marcus Joel Borg (born March 11, 1942 – died January 21, 2015) was an American expert in the New Testament and a religious thinker. He was known for his modern views on Christianity. Borg was a key member of the Jesus Seminar, a group that studied the historical Jesus. He also played a big role in understanding the historical Jesus. He taught at Oregon State University before he retired in 2007. Marcus Borg passed away at age 72 from a lung disease.
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Early Life and Education
Where Marcus Borg Grew Up
Marcus Borg was born on March 11, 1942, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He grew up in North Dakota in a family that followed the Lutheran faith.
His College Years and Studies
After high school, Borg went to Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. There, he studied both political science and philosophy. Even though he had some doubts about faith as a young adult, he later received a special scholarship. This allowed him to study at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
At the seminary, he learned about modern ways of thinking about religion, called liberal theology. A thinker named W. D. Davies greatly influenced him during this time. After his studies at Union, he went to Mansfield College, Oxford, in England. There, he earned two advanced degrees: a Master of Theology and a Doctor of Philosophy.
Marcus Borg's Career
Teaching and Research Roles
Marcus Borg taught at several universities during his career. He taught at Concordia College in Minnesota from 1966 to 1969 and again from 1972 to 1974. He also taught at South Dakota State University and Carleton College.
From 1979 until his retirement in 2007, he was a professor at Oregon State University. He held a special position there as the Hundere Endowed Chair in Religious Studies. During his time at Oregon State, he helped organize two national TV events. These events, called "Jesus at 2000" and "God at 2000," discussed important religious topics.
Borg also taught as a visiting professor at other schools. These included the Pacific School of Religion in California and the University of Puget Sound in Washington.
Leadership and Collaborations
Marcus Borg held important leadership roles in academic groups. He was the national chair of the Historical Jesus Section for the Society of Biblical Literature. He also led the Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars as its president.
In 2009, he became the first canon theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. Borg often worked with his friend, John Dominic Crossan, another scholar. He was also friends with N. T. Wright, even though they had different religious ideas. They even wrote a book together called The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions.
Borg was a frequent guest on TV and radio shows. He appeared on PBS, NPR, and National Geographic. He also appeared on ABC World News and The Today Show. He took part in debates about topics like the historical Jesus and the truthfulness of the gospels.
Marcus Borg passed away on January 21, 2015, in Powell Butte, Oregon.
Marcus Borg's Books
Marcus Borg wrote many books that explored his ideas about faith and the Bible. Here are some of his notable works:
- Jesus: A New Vision (1987)
- Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time (1994)
- The God We Never Knew (1997)
- The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions (1999, with N. T. Wright)
- Reading the Bible Again for the First Time (2001)
- The Heart of Christianity (2003)
- Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary (2006)
- The Last Week: what the gospels really teach about Jesus's final days in Jerusalem (2006, with John Dominic Crossan)
- The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus' Birth (2007, with John Dominic Crossan)
- Putting Away Childish Things: A Tale of Modern Faith (2010)
- Speaking Christian: Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning (2011)
- Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most (2014)
See also
In Spanish: Marcus Borg para niños
