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“I let go of the notion that the Bible is a divine product. I learned that it is a human cultural product, the product of two ancient communities, biblical Israel and early Christianity. As such, it contained their understandings and affirmations, not statements coming directly or somewhat directly from God. . . . I realized that whatever "divine revelation" and the "inspiration of the Bible" meant (if they meant anything), they did not mean that the Bible was a divine product with divine authority.”

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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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