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Religion Book Deals: November 14, 2018
Relationship blogger Ashley Willis is bringing her next book to FaithWords, IVP signed a book of letters from a mother to her son about race, and more.
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Religion & Spirituality Update 2018: All Our Coverage
Ahead of the annual meeting between the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature on Nov. 17-20 this year, PW looks at the latest trends in academic religion book publishing.
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New Christian Retail Association Takes Shape
Bob Munce of the newly formed Christian Retail Association hopes to both liven up the industry and attract retailers with lower annual membership dues and innovative programs.
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October Religion Bestsellers: Megachurch Pastors Dominate; Kingsbury Returns to #1
New releases by David Jeremiah and Joel Osteen break into the top five on the Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list; Karen Kingsbury takes #1 in Religion Fiction with the latest installment to her Baxter Family series.
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A Selection of Bible Commentaries: Religion & Spirituality Update 2018
'Hebrews–Revelation' (Crossway, out now) is the 12th volume in the ESV Expository Commentary series, edited by Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., and Jay Sklar.
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Opening the Bible: Religion & Spirituality Update 2018
Scholars shed light on the scriptures.
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Faith Matters: Religion & Spirituality Spotlight 2018
Scholars weave religion into politics, culture, and social ills.
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In Profile: Religion & Spirituality Update 2018
Authors talk about their new books.
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More Books on Merton, 50 Years After his Death
New titles by and about Trappist monk Thomas Merton are still emerging as the 50th anniversary of his death approaches this year.
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Religion as Survival: PW Talks to Elaine Pagels
In ‘Why Religion,’ Princeton religion professor Elaine Pagels searches for meaning, hope, and courage following the death of her young son as well as her husband one year later.
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Religion Book Deals: October 24, 2018
Prolific author Brian McLaren is bringing his newest book to Fortress Press; FaithWords is exploring the supernatural; and more.
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New Christian Retail Association Forms
While the future for the Association for Christian Retail remains unclear, a new Christian trade association has been formed as part of an "ongoing effort to support independent Christian retailers and the industry as a whole."
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Religion Publishing Industry Responds to Sexual Harassment Revelations
After the PW story on sexual impropriety at Christian writing conferences, readers and industry professionals flooded social media with responses and solutions for preventing future harassment.
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Former Scientologist is ‘Perfectly Clear’ on Dangers of the Church
In 'Perfectly Clear: Escaping Scientology and Fighting for the Woman I Love,' Michelle LeClair recounts her long history inside the Church of Scientology, including her struggle with sexual orientation.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: November 2018
A new release from the bestselling author of ‘Uninvited’ Lysa TerKeurst, lessons based on the life and teachings of Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel, and ‘How to Be Spiritual Without Being Religious’ are among the religion and spirituality books publishing in November.
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Obituary: Author Eugene H. Peterson Dies at 85
The bestselling author of ‘The Message’ Bible translation and several other works died at age 85 on October 22.
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Religion Books for Kids Are On the Rise
Recent growth in sales of children’s books has encouraged some publishers of religion and spirituality books to ramp up—or to create—children’s publishing programs.
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Seven Spirit-Filled Books to Read for Halloween
This October, new titles coming from mind-body-spirit, religion, and occult publishers can help readers get into the spirit of Halloween.
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Religion Book Deals: October 10, 2018
Zondervan nabs actor Dondré Whitfield’s debut; FaithWords takes a guide to millennial relationships, and more.
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The American Jewish Future May Be Found in the Margins
Author Jack Wertheimer examined how American Jews practice their religion and is heartened by how quickly mainstream congregations are adapting to new ways of worship.