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Religion Publishers Salute Spiritual Writer Henri Nouwen
Introducing Nouwen to a new generation of readers, books by and about the influential Catholic priest are releasing this fall, which marks the 20th anniversary of his death.
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Religion Book Deals: August 2016
Eerdmans nabbed a book on Bob Dylan and spiritual writer Thomas Merton, Whitaker House bought the story of a man kidnapped by a cult, plus much more in August’s notable religion book deals.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: September 2016
Deepak Chopra’s take on health and beauty, a new book by pastor Tim Keller, and recipes from the wife of basketball star Stephen Curry are among a few of the most-anticipated religion books publishing in September.
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Nonfiction Bestseller Beth Moore’s Foray Into Christian Fiction
Beth Moore, the author of bestsellers ‘So Long, Insecurity’ and ‘Audacious,’ is breaking into Christian fiction with ‘The Undoing of Saint Silvanus.’
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Debunking the Myth of the Jewish Mother: Marjorie Ingall
As 'Tablet' magazine’s leading columnist, Ingall draws on historical examples to disprove stereotypes about Jewish mothers and makes a case for why Jewish parenting methods can lead to raising creative, kind, and intelligent children.
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July Religion Bestsellers: Self-Published Authors Take Over, Wanda Brunstetter Stays #1
For the first time, a pair of self-published authors, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, took two spots on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list. Plus, Wanda Brunstetter topped the fiction list with the latest installment of her Amish Milionaire series.
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Tyndale Postpones Publication of Ex-Pastor's Book
Tyndale House is delaying the publication of a new title by former NewSpring pastor Perry Noble, who is undergoing treatment for alcohol abuse.
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Learning to Live Loved: PW Talks to Lysa TerKeurst
In her latest book ‘Uninvited,’ TerKeurst explores why rejection hurts so badly and how to conquer insecurity and fear.
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Religion Book Deals: July 2016
W Publishing picked up the latest book by the bestselling author of ‘God’s Not Dead.’ Plus, Worthy is publishing a book by Christian singer Matthew West, Whitaker House is taking 'Cosmic Initiative,' and much more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2016
A memoir by Shauna Niequist, the bestselling author of 'Savor,' and ‘A Call to Mercy,’ a collection of unpublished writings by Mother Teresa, are among August’s big titles.
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LaHaye, Co-Author of Left Behind Series, Leaves A Lasting Impact
Tim LaHaye, the evangelical pastor and co-author of the best-selling Left Behind series, died of a stroke on Monday. He was 90.
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To Be Bipolar and a Believer: PW Talks to Monica Coleman
In her new book, Bipolar Faith,' Coleman, a professor of theology and African-American studies, sheds light on what it’s like to suffer from mental illness when she was taught to believe faith is supposed to fix everything.
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New Books Seek to Answer Questions of Death and the Afterlife
From accounts of near-death experiences to ways of talking to kids about death, a wave of new books offer for the dying, the grieving, and the questioning.
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Drugs and the Divine: Where Psychedelics Overlap with Spiritual Practices
Religion and spirituality publishers are exploring the links between spiritual practices and mind-altering substances in eight new titles publishing between now and next spring.
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‘Ben-Hur’ Gets a Modern Remake, With Greater Roles for Women Characters
The great-great granddaughter of Lew Wallace is updating the classic 1880 novel ‘Ben-Hur’ to coincide with the rebooted film.
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Publishers Partner on New Bible Translation
B&H has teamed up with fellow evangelical publishing houses David C. Cook and Baker on publishing products from the new Christian Standard Bible launching in spring 2017.
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June Religion Bestsellers: A Bible Study Boosts Sales for ‘The Husband Project’; Jan Karon Stays #1
Sales shot up for Kathi Lipp’s 2009 ‘The Husband Project’ with the launch of an online Bible study. Plus, Jan Karon maintained the top perch in Religion Fiction for the second month in a row.
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Good News for Dark Times: Lisa Sharon Harper’s ‘Very Good’ Gospel
In her new book ‘The Very Good Gospel,’ Harper examines the first three chapters of Genesis to reveal readings from the gospel that speak to today’s anxious minds, racial divisions, and threats of violence.
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Lutheran Publisher Augsburg Press Renamed 1517 Media
Augsburg Fortress, the publishing house of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the parent company of publishing units Augsburg Fortress, Fortress Press, and Sparkhouse, is adopting the new name of 1517 Media.
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Small Space, Big Plans at ICRS 2016
Attendance at the International Christian Retail Show, held June 26-29 in Cincinnati, fell 29.5% from last year, but the CBA president revealed a new merchandising plan to help boost Christian retailers.