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A review by drbobcornwall
Evolution of the Word: The New Testament in the Order the Books Were Written by Marcus J. Borg
4.0
What would it look like to read the New Testament chronologically -- that is in the order in which the books were written? We're used to the way the canonical list appears -- Four gospels, Acts, Pauline Epistles, Catholic Epistles (the rest of the letters and Hebrews) with Revelation bring up the rear. But, what if you started with 1 Thessalonians and concluded with 2 Peter?
That's the purpose of Marcus Borg's Evolution of the Word. It offers us a reconstruction of the New Testament canon. Even if you don't completely share Borg's reconstruction or his dating scheme -- I struggle with placing Luke and Acts in the 2nd century -- it's an interesting proposal.
Although I only have read -- at this point -- the introductory chapters, I think this could be an interesting way to read through the New Testament over the course of a year.
It's worth checking out!!
For my much lengthier review check out my blog: http://www.bobcornwall.com/2012/10/evolution-of-word-marcus-borg-review.html
That's the purpose of Marcus Borg's Evolution of the Word. It offers us a reconstruction of the New Testament canon. Even if you don't completely share Borg's reconstruction or his dating scheme -- I struggle with placing Luke and Acts in the 2nd century -- it's an interesting proposal.
Although I only have read -- at this point -- the introductory chapters, I think this could be an interesting way to read through the New Testament over the course of a year.
It's worth checking out!!
For my much lengthier review check out my blog: http://www.bobcornwall.com/2012/10/evolution-of-word-marcus-borg-review.html