Living the Heart of Christianity
Book Description
For Christians seeking to deepen their faith while navigating questions about traditional beliefs, this companion guide offers a pathway to meaningful spiritual exploration. Building upon Marcus Borg's influential work "The Heart of Christianity," this resource transforms theological insights into practical tools for personal and communal growth.
Many believers today find themselves caught between longing for authentic faith and struggling with conventional religious teachings that no longer resonate. This guide addresses that tension by providing structured opportunities to engage with fresh perspectives on Christianity that honor both intellectual honesty and spiritual hunger.
Organized into twelve comprehensive sessions, the book serves dual purposes as both an individual reflection resource and a group study guide. Each chapter includes thoughtful discussion questions, practical exercises, and carefully selected readings that encourage deeper contemplation of core Christian themes. The format accommodates various learning styles and settings, whether used for personal devotion or small group exploration.
Church communities and study groups will find valuable leadership guidance alongside participant materials, creating space for meaningful dialogue about faith in the contemporary world. Rather than dismissing questions or doubts, this approach embraces them as natural parts of spiritual development.
For those ready to move beyond surface-level religious practice toward a more engaged and thoughtful Christianity, this guide provides the framework for transformation. It invites readers to discover how ancient faith can speak powerfully to modern lives while remaining true to its essential heart.
Who Is This For?
π Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
π Length: 161 pages
What You'll Discover
- β Explore Doctrinal Theology
- β Explore Christianity
- β Explore Christian education of adults
- β Strengthen your faith journey
- β Explore Study and teaching
- β Explore Theology, doctrinal
- β Explore Christian life, study and teaching
- β Explore Christian education