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A Rabbi's Quest to Show Christians the Jewishness of Jesus
Rabbi Evan Moffic explores the cultural and religious world of Jesus the Jew, offering Christians (and Jews) a new perspective on Jesus’ life and teachings in his book, 'What Every Christian Needs to Know About The Jewishness of Jesus.'
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: January 27, 2016
The kids who helped Pope Francis write a children’s book and a book of spiritual songs owned by the judge of the Salem Witch Trials are among the most-talked about news items in religion and spirituality publishing today.
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Phyllis Tickle's Poetry Collection Published
Paraclete Press released 'Hungry Spring & Ordinary Song,' a semi-autobiographical book of poetry written by Phyllis Tickle, in early 2016.
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Religion and Spirituality On-Sale Calendar: February 2016
New books from Jamie Snyder, Susan Jacoby, and Jessa Crispin are among the big religion and spirituality titles publishing in February.
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Tyndale House Names Board Chairman, New President
Mark Taylor is now chairman of the board and chief executive officer at Tyndale House, and Jeff Johnson is president and chief operating officer.
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How to Pray Better: PW Talks to John Eldredge
In his new book, 'Moving Mountains,' bestselling author John Eldredge makes a case for why Christians should pray with passion, confidence, and authority.
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Religion Publishing Preview: 2016
What's ahead for 2016 for religion publishers? Focusing on connecting with readers who have no religious affiliation, and keeping up with Pope Francis.
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: January 13, 2016
A firestorm over a banned book about an Israeli-Arab love story, Pope Francis’s new book on mercy, and a reading list of books by Muslim authors are some of the hottest topics in religion publishing today.
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Bestselling Author Gives the Gospels A Fresh Translation
Thomas Moore, the former monk and bestselling author, is reinterpreting Jesus’s message for a new generation of readers with original translations of the four Gospels.
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Six Religion Books Headed to the Big Screen in 2016
Read it before you see it: here are six religion book-to-film adaptations slated to hit theaters in 2016.
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The Science Behind Prayer and 'The Illusion of God’s Presence’
Author John C. Wathey explores the evolutionary underpinnings of spiritual longing from a fresh angle in his book 'The Illusion of God’s Presence.'
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PW's Top Religion Stories of 2015
From Family Christian Stores’ bankruptcy journey to Ben Carson’s apology for plagiarizing, here are PW’s top religion stories of 2015.
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Jim Wallis on Slavery, Racism, and ‘America’s Original Sin’
Author Jim Wallis argues that current racial tensions are embedded in deep, unresolved, systemic sins such as slavery and racism in his book ‘America’s Original Sin.’
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Helping Teens Find Hope Amid the Hurt: PW Talks to Reggie Dabbs and John Driver
The co-authors of ‘Just Keep Breathing’ discuss how this collection of letters from real teens sheds light on the pain average teenagers experience and how parents, families, and educators can help.
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: December 9, 2015
An author’s take on how Islam, Christianity, and Judaism have shaped the world; a list of faith-based books to curl up with during the holidays; and a title that explores happiness are generating a buzz in the religion publishing industry today.
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Author Stephen Prothero Examines the Culture Wars, Past and Present
In 'Why Liberals Win the Culture Wars,' Stephen Prothero narrates the history of the American culture wars from the country's founding through today, with some interesting revelations along the way.
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Question Everything, Manage Your Ego, and ‘Break the Norms’ of Religion: PW Talks to Chandresh Bhardwaj
In his new book, author and spiritual guru Chandresh Bhardwaj urges readers to unlearn everything they have learned about spirituality for a stronger connection to God.
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After the Paris Attacks: Five Books About ISIS and Religious Violence
In November, 130 people were killed in a series of attacks in Paris. On December 2, a shooting possibly inspired by ISIS left 14 dead in San Bernardino. To help sort through the meanings and motives behind these attacks, here are five new and forthcoming books on ISIS and violent religious extremism.
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Reconnecting with the Spirituality of Food: PW Talks with Lisa Graham McMinn
Lisa Graham McMinn looks at how spiritual attitudes toward food and feasting have changed since the mass industrialization of agriculture in her book, 'To the Table: A Spirituality of Food, Faith, and Community.'
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Religion Scholars, Academic Publishers Meet in Atlanta
Attended by over 10,000 people, the joint annual summit revealed an increase in title output at academic religion publishing houses as well as the launch of several new lines.