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Wisdom Over Wifi
Religion publishers are cutting through digital distractions with four new titles that aim to help readers establish better online habits and stronger spiritual connections.
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Religion & Spirituality Books Preview: October 2017
A new biography from author Eric Metaxas, a debut book from Hillsong Church pastor Carl Lentz, and Bishop T.D. Jakes’ advice on making dreams come true are some of the big books publishing in October.
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Scholars Highlight Hobby Lobby Owners' Path From Retail Giant to Bible Curators
In their new book, Biblical scholars Candida Moss and Joel Baden examine the Green family’s collection of antiquities planned for their $500 million Museum of the Bible, and question how the Hobby Lobby owners might be able to control the conversation about the Bible through it.
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Books for a Clearer Life
Books about conscious living aim to awaken readers to greater spiritual and self-awareness.
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Oasis Audio Expands, Shifts Leadership
Domain Communications, the parent company of Oasis Audio, is expanding its publishing line to include branded home video products under a new name, Oasis Family Media.
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Religion Bestsellers: Jen Hatmaker Tops; Wanda Brunstetter Takes #2
‘Of Mess and Moxie’, the new book by popular Christian author Jen Hatmaker, claims the top spot in Religion Nonfiction, selling over 50,000 copies since it was published on August 8. Plus, Wanda Brunstetter climbs to #2 in Religion Fiction with ‘The Blessing.’
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Getting Serious About Jewish Comedy: 'PW' Talks to Jeremy Dauber
Yiddish expert Jeremy Dauber examines the nature of Jewish humor and its impact on Jewish history and culture, from rabbinic jokes in the Talmud to Jerry Seinfeld.
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Worthy Publishing CEO Named Chair of ECPA
Byron Williamson, founder and CEO of Worthy Publishing, has been named the new chair of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.
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Hearing is Believing
Country singer Doug Seegers and Joel Houston of Hillsong Church are among a chorus of authors with new books on how music can influence faith, and vice versa.
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Clinton Devotional Book Pulled After Publisher Finds Further Instances of Plagiarism
Abingdon Press is discontinuing the sale of ‘Strong for a Moment Like This,’ a book of devotionals written for Hillary Clinton by Rev. Bill Shillady, after finding that several passages were lifted from the writing of other pastors.
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Becca Stevens Applauds Second Chances in ‘Love Heals’
In her new book, humanitarian and Episcopal priest Stevens collects true stories of healing from survivors who got a new lease on life at Thistle Farms, a safe-haven she founded for women in 1997.
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Louise Hay, Founder of Hay House, Dies at 90
Louise Hay, author and founder of self-help publisher Hay House, has died of natural causes. She was 90.
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Religion Book Deals: August 2017
Bestselling author Steven Waldman is bringing his new book on religion in America to HarperOne, FaithWords signs a parenting blogger’s debut, and more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: September 2017
The memoir by journalist Sally Quinn, a collection of the Dalai Lama’s wisdom, and ‘Faith and Resistance in the Age of Trump’ are some of the big books in religion and spirituality publishing in September.
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How to Be Mindful and Christian
Mindfulness—the increasingly popular practice of being present—is often associated with Buddhism, but three new books are exploring its potential in Christian traditions as well.
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Why You Should Be a Catholic: PW Talks to Brandon Vogt
Catholic blogger Brandon Vogt is drawing on his extensive conversations with atheists to defend his faith in ‘Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too).’
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Publishers Bring Fresh, Faith-Based Perspectives to Marriage and Parenting
This coming year, new books will take a faith-oriented approach to age-old questions about marriage and parenting.
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Alex Field, V-P and Publisher, to Exit WaterBrook and Multnomah
Tina Constable, senior v-p and publisher of Christian Publishing within the Crown Publishing Group, announced that Field will leave the company in September.
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HCCP Launches a Self-Publishing Imprint
HarperCollins Christian Publishers has announced the launch of Elm Hill, a new self-publishing imprint created in collaboration with Accurance, a digital production company.
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New Books Explore How to be Single and Christian
Religion publishers are helping church leaders and parishioners understand an often marginalized group of believers—singles.