Marcus Borg, well-known liberal Jesus scholar, dies at 72

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Update: There will be a memorial service for Marcus Borg on March 22 at Trinity Episcopal Church.

Marcus Borg, a liberal Jesus scholar, died Wednesday after a prolonged illness, said Pam Knepper, communications coordinator for Trinity Episcopal Church in Northwest Portland. Borg frequently lectured at Trinity, where he received the honorary title "canon theologian."

He was 72 years old, according to The Religion News Service.

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