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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, February 2014
Jim Martin's book about Jesus gets a starred review; Kerry Weber's first book takes mercy to the streets.
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Allison Pataki: Revising a Traitor’s Story
Allison Pataki, daughter of former New York State Gov. George E. Pataki, grew up gazing across the Hudson River at West Point Academy and hearing about the life of Benedict Arnold, the most notorious turncoat in American history. But when Pataki uncovered a forgotten romantic triangle and the role of Arnold’s much younger wife in the plot to aid the British, the seed was planted for her novel based on those events.
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PW Talks with Rabbi Amy Eilberg: Building Peace
In "From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace," Rabbi Amy Eilberg offers a practical guide to fulfillment of the Jewish religious commandment to “pursue peace” at all levels of life.
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New Light on Lent: Books Help Readers See Anew
During the Lenten season Christians are urged to more deliberately contemplate Christ’s suffering and death. But traditional observances, such as penance and fasting, all too often produce dour expressions instead of spiritual fruits. Three new books hope to resurrect the joyful side of this season of sacrifice.
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Christians Reassess Biblical Views on LGBT People
Sparked by societal changes, some evangelical Christians have begun to break from a deeply anti-homosexual history. Two new books offer a more welcoming and modern take on Bible passages that are often used to exclude those who are LGBT from full inclusion in the church.
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, February 2014
Launches and restructures; appointments and anniversaries; awards and honors.
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Man or God? Scholars Again Debate the Divinity of Jesus
At the center of the Christian faith stands a perplexing event--a human named Jesus of Nazareth becomes a living embodiment of God. But over the centuries many Christians have raised questions about this moment: How did such a transformation occur? How can a man be fully human and fully divine at the same time? How did Jesus become God?
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Accidental Book and Movie Tie-In Brings Monumental Sales
Cara Putman didn’t plan on her new book sharing Amazon and Twitter space with George Clooney, but she and her publisher aren’t saying no.
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Chicago Religion Publisher Gets Pope's First Book
Loyola Press in Chicago gets the first book from Pope Francis.
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Religious Firms Support Obamacare Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court has said it will weigh in on the constitutionality of a provision in the U.S. Affordable Care Act requiring most for-profit companies to offer insurance coverage for birth control to their employees.
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Religion Update February 2014: In Profile
Profiles of six notable religion authors with new books coming this spring.
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For Christian Fiction Editors, It’s Complicated
Acquiring editors face a daunting task when it comes to Christian and inspirational fiction: find gifted writers with strong voices presenting distinctive stories to lure readers looking for familiar yet unique, similar yet special books.
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Religion Update February 2014: Marketers Help Readers Discover Christian Fiction
Someone really ought to weave a tale about selling Christian and inspirational fiction: the overcrowded market, the distracted readers, and the rewards for those who overcome the odds.
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Religion Update February 2014: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Despite mixed fortunes in 2013 in a category that might be feeling digital disruption more than any other, publishers of Christian and inspirational fiction remain optimistic as they look to the coming year.
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A Tribute to Phyllis Tickle
Phyllis Tickle has had a rich career as an author, a respected commentator on the state of religion in America today, and a visionary and futurist for the Church. Among her many other achievements, Phyllis Tickle was the founding editor of PW’s religion department.
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, January 2014
Awards and honors; book tours and conferences; an anniversary.
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Publishers 'Bind-up' Content for Christian Fiction Readers
Fiction bind-ups—collections of previously published e-books, novellas or novels—used to be an afterthought for publishers but are now becoming part of a marketing plan to create content that can be accessed on multiple platforms to reach targeted readers.
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‘Faith’ Comics Series Launches with Bio of Jesus
A new biography of Jesus Christ is the first in a new series of comics from Bluewater Productions that will focus on the lives of religious icons from a variety of faiths.
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Terri Blackstock: A Return to Roots
It was the publication of a poem she wrote in 7th grade that cemented best-selling author Terri Blackstock’s path. “I loved knowing that people were reading what I’d written, and from that moment on I was determined to be a professional writer.” For more than 25 years, Blackstock has delivered award-winning romance, selling six million copies of her novels worldwide.
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