Marcus J. Borg
Born in 1942
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Marcus J. Borg was a prominent biblical scholar and theologian known for his progressive approach to Christianity.
Born into a Lutheran family, he experienced a shift towards liberalism during his college years.
Borg earned advanced degrees from Union Theological Seminary and Oxford University.
He became an influential figure in Jesus scholarship, appearing on various media outlets and lecturing internationally.
Borg was a Fellow of the Jesus Seminar and held academic positions at Oregon State University.
He authored numerous books translated into multiple languages.
Borg was active in the Episcopal Church and served as canon theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon, until his retirement in 2007.
