Modern Faith

Putting Away Childish Things: A Tale of Modern Faith by Marcus J. Borg, published by HarperOne in 2010. This hardcover is a first edition and first printing, as confirmed by the explicit first-edition statement and complete number line on the copyright page. It includes the original dust jacket, now protected in a removable clear plastic cover.

Borg’s first novel places his theological ideas within the story of Kate Riley, a college religion professor facing questions involving faith, the Bible, career, sexuality, and the tensions between traditional and progressive Christianity. The novel offers an accessible fictional treatment of subjects Borg explored throughout his work as a biblical scholar and theologian.

This copy is personally inscribed and signed by Marcus J. Borg on the title page. The inscription is addressed to Suzanne, offers “best wishes,” and is dated June 18, 2010, shortly after the book’s original publication.

The book is in very good condition overall, with minor age-related page toning. The photographed portion of the author-biography page appears clean, while the title page contains the disclosed author inscription and signature. Please review the supplied photographs for the appearance of this specific copy.