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“When tradition is thought to state the way things really are, it becomes the director and judge of our lives; we are, in effect, imprisoned by it. On the other hand, tradition can be understood as a pointer to that which is beyond tradition: the sacred. Then it functions not as a prison but as a lens.”

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Marcus Borg was a renowned scholar specializing in Christian studies. His research covered a wide range of topics, including the Bible, religious history, and theology. Borg's extensive writings have had a profound impact on the field of Christian studies. more

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