By presenting the New Testament books in the order they were written, bestselling Bible scholar Marcus Borg reveals how spiritually and politically radical the early Jesus movement began and how it slowly became domesticated. Evolution of the Word is an incredible value: not only are readers getting a deeply insightful new book from the author of Speaking Christian and Jesus, but also the full-text of the New Testament -- and one of the only Bibles organized in chronological order and including explanatory annotations that give readers a more informed understanding of the Scripture that is so close to their hearts and lives.

This groundbreaking edition illuminates the evolution of the Word with:

• Books of the Bible in Order: Read the New Testament as it was written, starting with Paul's letters, to see how Christian thought developed from its radical roots.

• The Complete New Testament: The full text of the NRSV New Testament is included, re-ordered to provide a panoramic view of how early Christian ideas and stories changed over time.

• Historical Context: Insightful introductions and annotations from bestselling scholar Marcus Borg place each book in its original historical and cultural setting.

• New Testament Studies: Discover how the politically charged message of the early Jesus movement was gradually domesticated as the Christian faith evolved over decades.

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