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Inside the Ghost Dance Religion with Historian Louis S. Warren
Warren, a history professor at UC Davis, sheds new light on the 19th century religious movement among Native Americans in his new book, ‘God’s Red Son.’
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Wanda Brunstetter: 10 Spiritual Books to Read for Inspiration
Brunstetter, a PW bestselling author of Amish fiction, picks the top 10 books that have encouraged and shaped her faith and writing.
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Alvin Plantinga, Philosopher, Wins 2017 Templeton Prize
American philosopher and author Alvin Plantinga is being recognized for his work that defends theism—the belief in god—within academic circles.
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Books That Inspire
For readers looking for a motivational boost, publishers of so-called inspirational titles offer lots of options ranging from the spiritual to the secular.
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Christian Publishers Offer New Books, Tap Backlists to Address Current Events
While some publishers are using the political climate as a way to challenge and encourage readers, others are avoiding it at all costs.
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Donald Weiser, Occult Publishing Veteran, Dies at 89
Donald Weiser, who founded the publishing company Samuel Weiser Inc. (known today as Red Wheel/Weiser), died at his home in Florida on April 12.
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March Religion Bestsellers: Bill O’Reilly Breaks Top Four; Wm. Paul Young Dominates
The paperback release of 2013’s ‘Killing Jesus’ lands Bill O’Reilly at #4 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list. Plus, Wm. Paul Young takes three spots in Fiction.
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Popular and Prolific Pope Keeps Publishers Busy
Religion and secular publishers look for new ways to set their titles apart from the hundreds of books on Pope Francis that have been published so far.
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Anne Lamott Offers a Crash Course on Mercy
The author of ‘Help, Thanks, Wow’ highlights the life-changing qualities of mercy in her new book, ‘Hallelujah Anyway.’
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Religion Publishers Reach Out to the Religiously Unaffiliated
As Americans leave traditional faiths, religion publishers are adapting their strategies to reach potential readers without religious affiliations.
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Exploring Beauty in the Bible: PW Talks to Sarah Ruden
Ruden, a scholar and translator, reconsiders the most famous passages from the Bible to reveal poetry and lyricism in ‘The Face of Water.’
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: April 2017
A biography on Jackie Robinson, Joan Chittister’s guide to an authentic life, and Beverly Lewis’s latest release are among the religion and spirituality books publishing in April.
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Muslim Publishers Look to Build Bridges, Counter Cultural Misunderstanding
Books on Islam from small Muslim publishing houses make up a rich but challenging niche market and can serve as a bridge between cultures.
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Christian Books Selling Well at Hobby Lobby
After expanding its inventory to include popular Christian books, Hobby Lobby is increasing its overall sales while providing a new retail outlet for religion publishers.
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Six Books on Spiritual Lessons Learned from Animals
Dogs are known as a man’s best friend, but new books coming from religion publishers are exploring how animals can also offer a deeper understanding of spirituality.
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Religion Book Deals: March 2017
HarperOne takes rights to multiple books by bestselling author Fr. James Martin, Paraclete signs its first fiction title in over a decade, and more.
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Boston Bombing Survivor Finds a New Way Forward
Rebekah Gregory was three feet from the bomb blast during the Boston Marathon. She lost her left leg and had 18 surgeries, but the mother of two is moving on with hope as told in her memoir ‘Taking My Life Back.’
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February Religion Bestsellers: ‘Divine Direction’ Debuts at #1; Amish Fiction Takes Over
Craig Groeschel’s how-to on decision making, ‘Divine Direction,’ debuted at #1 on our Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list. Plus, Wanda Brunstetter returns with her new Amish Cooking series.
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Abingdon to Publish Devotions Written for Hillary Rodham Clinton
Abingdon Press will publish 'Strong For a Moment Like This,' a collection of 365 daily devotions written for Hillary Rodham Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign, in August.
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Faith-Based Music Memoirs to Read this Spring
Waylon Jennings’s wife Jessi Colter, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Rory Feek are some of the singers sharing their life stories in titles publishing this season.
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