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A Christian Threat: PW Talks with David P. Gushee
In Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies (Eerdmans, Oct.), professor of Christian ethics David P. Gushee argues that democracies across the world are under threat from an antidemocratic movement among some Christians.
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New Books Find Voices of Faith in Fraught Times
Religion publishers address many of the most challenging social issues facing a polarized nation.
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ECPA Celebrates Philip Yancey, Luci Shaw
Christian publishers gave their top honors to the two authors and named 'Find Your People' Christian Book of the Year.
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Hugh Revell Barbour, Innovative Christian Publisher, Dies at 93
Hugh Revell Barbour, a pioneer in Christian publishing as the head of the Fleming H. Revell Company and as a cofounder of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, died on May 5.
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Christian Publishers Measure a DEI Baseline
A first-time survey of the ethnic, racial, and gender makeup of Christian publishing shows the industry is overwhelmingly white and chiefly led by men.
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Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: April 2023
April's top sellers include nonfiction titles with mothers in mind, a debut from a pastor on delivering one from demons, and tales of inspiration, love, and suspense.
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A Different Look at the Anne Frank Story
'The Last Secret of the Secret Annex' explores the betrayal of Anne Frank to the Nazis and the pain still felt by the family of a woman who had helped hide the Frank family.
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Korean American Author Reconciles Faith and Family
Tasha Jun's memoir shares how she came to reconcile her complex heritage Korean and American heritage and her Christian faith.
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Religion Book Deals: May 10, 2023
A Grammy-winning Gospel singer shares her hard-won wisdom and faith for WaterBrook, Paraclete takes devotionals, and more.
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BPG Promotes Three in Retail, Marketing Roles
Michele Misiak has been named executive v-p for direct to consumer and retail sales at Baker Publishing Group, and Raela Schoenherr and Brianne Dekker get new roles.
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Bestselling Author Rabbi Harold Kushner Has Died
His 1981 blockbuster, 'When Bad Things Happen to Good People' and a dozen later books comforted and encouraged people of all faiths.
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Lit Agent Sees 'No Shrinking Back' on DEI
Jevon Bolden, an activist for agents and authors of color, praises religion publishers' DEI intentions, then prods them for progress.
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Religion Publishers Face Up to DEI Challenges
While the economy is stifling hiring, faith-based publishers are pushing ahead to acquire and market more BIPOC authors.
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HPG's Paul Hendrickson to Retire
Tyndale House, which owns Hendrickson Publishing Group, announced the move and named two HPG staff members to new roles.
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Baker Publishing CEO Handoff Well Underway
Incoming CEO Jesse Myers takes up the challenges as Dwight Baker heads toward outdoor life. An aggressive growth plan has been temporarily put on hold as the company confronts the various headwinds facing the economy in general and publishing in particular.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2023
Bishop T. D. Jakes’ latest, Christian tactics for debunking fake news and conspiracy theories, and time-traveling fiction are among new religion and spirituality books publishing in May.
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From 'The Office' to the Page: PW Talks with Rainn Wilson
We spoke with Wilson, who played Dwight Shrute on 'The Office,' about 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution,' a profound, humorous, reflective look at faith and spirituality.
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Publishers are Seeking Spiritual Seekers
New faith-based books aim to draw in those looking outside of doctrinal religions for meaning in life.
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Religion Book Deals: April 12, 2023
Publishers sign podcasters Alicia Michelle, Carlos Whittaker, and TikTok influencer Sarah Grace Hallas. Convergent takes 'Black Liturgies', and more.
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March Religion Bestsellers: Shannon Bream, Novelist Wanda E. Brunstetter Lead the Lists
Biblical lessons from Fox broadcaster Shannon Bream topped the nonfiction list; Amish romance novelist Wanda E. Brunstetter's launches a new collection in fiction's #1 spot.