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How Rich Wilkerson is Advancing the Gospel with Books, Reality TV
The celebrity pastor defends against what critics have branded 'cool Christianity' while discussing his reality series, church, and new book 'Sandcastle Kings.'
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Diana Butler Bass on Why Conventional Religion is Fading Into History
In her new book, Bass surveys the evolution of faith in America and concludes it's not "a bad thing" that church attendance is down.
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Focus on Religion Gift Books 2015
Whether sized to stuff stockings or designed as works of art, gift books have their own special places in a wide variety of stores.
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Worthy and Museum of the Bible Partner on New Imprint
Museum of the Bible Books will begin releasing materials for all ages ahead of the museum's November 2017 opening in Washington. D.C.
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Colbert Chaplain James Martin Debuts in Fiction
Jesuit priest Martin, well known for his role on the Colbert Report and from his media work during the pope's recent visit, discusses his first novel 'The Abbey.'
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Francine Rivers Reflects on a Lifetime of Writing
The 'Redeeming Love' author and recent recipient of the AFCW Lifetime Achievement Award reveals the benefits of working in the Christian fiction market.
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Religion Update Fall 2015: In Profile
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Religion Update Fall 2015: Neighbors and Strangers
Islam remains a fertile field for study and for scholarly religion publishing.
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Religion Update Fall 2015: Cracking the Cover
The world’s most famous, and bestselling, book is also one of the most perplexing. Rank-and-file Christians, clergy, and scholars offer wildly disparate interpretations of the Bible’s collection of texts: some foster engagement, while others ignite passionate debates.
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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Confronts Religious Violence with the Book of Genesis
The scholar presents a fresh take on the biblical story that could diffuse what he calls a "sibling rivalry" between Abrahamic religions.
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Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's Message Now Available on E-books
After 35 years on the market, 'The Power of Positive Living' and other bestselling books by Dr. Peale are now expected to make an impact on a new generation of readers in the digital age.
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A Change of Heart on Same-Sex Attraction: Alan Chambers
The former president of an ex-gay ministry shares his story and why he moved away from the idea of a cure for homosexuality toward a more expansive, grace-filled Christianity in 'My Exodus.'
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Religion Publishing News From Around the Web: September 23, 2015
Jackie Collins' Buddhist beliefs and Pope Francis's White House address are among the most-talked topics online today.
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Spirituality and Religion On-Sale Calendar: October 2015
Don Miguel Ruiz and Barbara Emrys' 'The Toltec Art of Life and Death' and James Martin's fiction debut are among the most anticipated spirituality and religion books publishing in October.
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Kyle Idleman: My Life Begins Where It Ends
The bestselling author shows readers how to find a 'real life' by unpacking the paradoxical principles of Jesus's teachings in his new book 'End of Me.'
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Phyllis Tickle, Founding PW Religion Editor, Dies
Religion expert, author, and PW founding religion editor Phyllis Tickle has died at age 82, leaving a legacy that reaches far beyond books.
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Abraham as Rorschach Test: Alan Dershowitz on His New Book and the Future of Jewish Lawyers
Author and defense attorney Dershowitz makes a case in his new book that Abraham, the first Jew, was also the first lawyer, and a good one at that.
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ACFW Honors Christian Fiction at Annual Conference
Bestselling author Francine Rivers was among those honored during the 2015 American Christian Fiction Writers Awards, taking home the top Lifetime Achievement Award.
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‘War Room’ Filmmakers Hope Their Book Will Inspire Audiences Beyond the Theaters
'War Room' continues to sweep box-office sales, and the film's creators, Alex and Stephen Kendrick, hope to keep up the momentum with their book, 'Battle Plan for Prayer.'