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Tag Archives: John Dominic Crossan

An Identity Transplant

As the primary fruit of a Spirit-filled life, love is about more than our relationships with individuals. Continue Reading An Identity Transplant

Good News from Old Images

Art: Old and New Good News from Old Images Sunday, November 10, 2019 I am telling you something that has been a secret. We are not all going to die, but we shall all be changed. —1 Corinthians 15:51 This year’s Daily Meditations explore the theme “Old and New: An Evolving Faith.” Rather than seeing… Continue Reading Good News from Old Images

The Death of Death

Jesus’ Resurrection The Death of Death Sunday, April 21, 2019 Easter The seeds of Easter are already found in Christmas. If God can become flesh, incarnating in the material world, then resurrection is a natural conclusion. Nothing divine can die. Easter isn’t celebrating a one-time miracle as if it only happened in the body of… Continue Reading The Death of Death

Jesus’ Passion

Jesus’ Death Jesus’ Passion Friday, April 19, 2019 Good Friday Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan continue reflecting on the meaning of Jesus’ death: Jesus was not simply an unfortunate victim of a domination system’s brutality. He was also a protagonist filled with passion. His passion, his message, was about the kingdom of God. He… Continue Reading Jesus’ Passion

Layered Meanings

Jesus’ Death Layered Meanings Thursday, April 18, 2019 Holy Thursday Two theologians I deeply respect, Marcus Borg (1942-2015) and John Dominic Crossan (b. 1934), offer important historical and symbolic context for the crucifixion. The theory of “penal substitutionary atonement” only became dominant in recent centuries. [1] Over the next two days, consider their advanced perspective… Continue Reading Layered Meanings

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