The titles in our Fall religion listing continue many of the trends spotted earlier, such as the relationship between faith and politics; books advocating or refuting atheism; and lots of self-help tomes, particularly on family matters.
There's an increase in titles looking at the differences and similarities among various faiths, and books on religious humor and coping with illness. And prayer, the emergent church movement and women in the Bible continue to be popular topics.
Printings of 100,000 and more are planned for several prominent authors, including Deepak Chopra (Jesus, HarperOne), Anne Rice (Called Out of Darkness, Knopf) and Kathleen Norris (Acedia & Me, Riverhead). And the most amusing title of the season is from New World Library—its book on the Buddhist masters is called Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate. Enjoy and be inspired.
ABINGDON PRESS
Find Your Way Home (Sept., $10 paper) by Becca Stevens and the Women of Magdalene. Survivors of despair and hopelessness provide rules to live by.
200 Pomegranates and an Audience of One (Sept., $16 paper) by Shawn Wood uncovers the reader's potential for making extraordinary contributions.
Jesus Laughed: The Redemptive Power of Humor (Sept., $16 paper) by Robert Darden surveys the intentional and unintentional humor in the Bible.
ABRAMS
The Way of the Buddha: The Illustrated Dhammapada (Sept., $16.95). Visuals from the Rubin Museum of art accompany a core Buddhist text translated by F. Max Müller. 30,000 first printing.
ACTA
The Catholic Companion to the Psalms (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Sr. Mary Kathleen Glavich includes quotes, Web sites and other tidbits.
Stories (Sept., $16 paper) by John Shea. The theologian/storyteller offers a collection of his inspirational stories.
ASHGATE
Religious America, Secular Europe? A Theme and Variation (Sept., $29.95) by Peter Berger et al. probes differences between the two continents.
AVE MARIA PRESS
The Seven Sorrows of Mary: A Meditative Guide (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Joel Giallanza, C.S.C., pictures Mary as a compassionate companion during times of suffering.
AVON INSPIRE
Wanted (Jan., $12.95 paper) by Shelley Shepard Gray. Love awaits as Katie takes care of widower Jonathan's children. Ad/promo.
The Desires of Her Heart (Feb., $12.95 paper) by Lyn Cote. Book 1 of the Texas: Star of Destiny series explores the challenges of love and faith.
BAKER ACADEMIC
The Gospel of Mark (Nov., $19.99 paper) by Mary Healy begins the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series. Ad/promo.
God in the Gallery: A Christian Embrace of Modern Art (Oct., $24.99 paper) by Daniel A. Siedell offers a framework to understanding the relationship between modern art and Christian faith.
BAKER BOOKS
Quitting Church: Why the Faithful Are Fleeing and What to Do About It (Sept., $17.99) by Julia Duin researches the problems and points to solutions.
The Great Emergence: How Christianity Is Changing and Why (Oct., $17.99) by Phyllis Tickle revisits history, social developments and current events.
B&H
Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding Creation (Oct., $14.97) by Mark Whorton and Hill Roberts considers issues relating to the theology and science of creation.
BARBOUR
The Bride Bargain (Sept., $10.97 paper) by Kelly Eileen Hake. Along the Oregon Trail, desperate measures lead lonely people to love.
Handbook of World Religions (Sept., $9.97 paper) by Len Woods features 50 world religions, contrasting each with the Christian faith.
BASIC BOOKS
A Time to Every Purpose: Letters to a Young Jew (Sept., $23) by Jonathan D. Sarna reflects on identity, family and faith.
BAYLOR UNIV. PRESS
Finding Faith, Losing Faith: Stories of Conversion and Apostasy (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Scot McKnight and Hauna Ondrey. Those who have converted tell of the experience.
American Piety Revisited: The Shape of Contemporary Religious Commitment (Oct., $24.95 paper) by Rodney Stark reports the surprising results of an extensive survey.
Sacred Terror: Religion and Horror on the Silver Screen (Oct., $24.95) by Douglas E. Cowan examines religious elements in horror films.
BEACON PRESS
Love & Death: My Journey Through the Valley of the Shadow (Sept., $22) by Forrest Church. The Unitarian Universalist minister faces his terminal cancer. Ad/promo.
Dating Jesus: A Story of Fundamentalism, Feminism, and the American Girl (Jan., $24.95) by Susan Campbell. The author recalls questioning her fundamentalist Christian faith. Ad/promo. Author publicity.
BERKLEY PRAISE
60 Seconds to Greatness (Sept., $TBA) by Eddie L. Long charts a path to spiritual, personal and financial success.
BETHANY HOUSE
Being Christian: Exploring Where You, God, and Life Connect (Sept., $19.99) by Stephen Arterburn and John Shore speaks to new believers and to those seeking clarification. 60,000 first printing.
Muslims, Christians, and Jesus: Gaining Understanding and Building Connections (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Carl Medearis suggests ways Christians can reach out to Muslims.
BLUEBRIDGE
(dist. by IPG)
The Search for Spirituality: Our Global Quest for a Spiritual Life (Oct., $24.95) by Ursula King takes an overview of the world's diverse spiritual landscapes.
R.H. BOYD
How It Came to Be (Sept., $18.95 paper) by Bobby Lovett celebrates the Boyd family's establishment of the longest surviving African-American publishing company. Ad/promo.
10 Things Your Enemy Doesn't Know That Can Help You: If You Are a Christian (Oct., $17.99 paper) by Horace Patterson argues that a relationship with God will minimize negative issues. Ad/promo.
BRAZOS PRESS
Virtual Integrity: Faithfully Navigating the Brave New Web (Nov., $14.99 paper) by Daniel J. Lohrmann outlines online temptations and dangers.
God Does Not: Entertain, Play Matchmaker, Hurry, Demand Blood, Cure Every Illness (Jan., $17.99), edited by Brent D. Laytham, focuses on misconceptions about what God is doing in the world.
CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING
The Divine Office for Dodos—A Step-by-Step Guide to Praying the Liturgy of the Hours (Sept., $8.95) by Madeline Pecora Nugent contains 90 simple but detailed lessons.
CATHOLIC UNIV. OF AMERICA PRESS
The Mind That Is Catholic: Philosophical and Political Essays (Nov., $34.95 paper) by James V. Schall discusses such topics as war, friendship and everyday living.
CHOSEN
Praying for Those You Love (Feb., $13.99 paper) by Jack Hayford invites all into God's family 20,000 first printing.
CHRISTIAN CLASSICS
Spiritual Friendship (Aelred of Rievaulx): The Classic Text with a Spiritual Commentary (Oct., $15.95 paper), edited by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., presents friendship as a key to spiritual growth.
CISTERCIAN
Survival or Prophecy? The Correspondence of Jean Leclercq and Thomas Merton (Oct., $21.95 paper), edited by Patrick Hart, OCSO, debates the question: What is a monk?
COLUMBIA UNIV. PRESS
The Crusades, Christianity, and Islam (Oct., $24.50) by Jonathan Riley-Smith finds repercussions of the Crusades in modern times.
Religion and the American Presidency (Jan., $34.50 paper), edited by Gaston Espinosa, ponders religion's influence on domestic and foreign policy.
CONARI PRESS
Remember Who You Are: Seven Stages on a Woman's Journey of Spirit (Nov., $12.95 paper) by Linda Carroll affirms the need for recollection, reconnection and recovery.
CONTINUUM
Pius XII: The Hound of Hitler (Sept., $26.95) by Gerard Noel studies the exercise of political and religious power.
Why Go to Church? The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2009 (Feb., $16.95 paper) by Timothy Radcliffe underscores the wonder of celebrating the Eucharist.
DAVID C. COOK
Illegitimate: How a Loving God Rescued a Son of Polygamy (Oct., $21.99) by Brian Mackert shares details of his life growing up in a Fundamentalist Mormon compound—son in a family of one father, four wives and 31 children.
God Built: Forged by God... in the Bad and Good of Life (Oct., $21.99) by Steve Farrar describes how God, church and community help build men of integrity.
COPPERHOUSE
(dist. by Pilgrim Press)
Creating Change: The Arts as Catalyst for Spiritual Transformation (Sept., $29.95 paper), edited by Jerri K. Wehlander, depicts the vitality that the arts bring to individuals and the faith community.
CORNELL UNIV. PRESS
The Lotus and the Lion: Buddhism and the British Empire (Nov., $35) by J. Jeffrey Franklin focuses on the impact that the British had in disseminating Western Buddhism in Europe and the U.S.
COUNCIL OAK
James and the Lost Heirs of Jesus: Tracing the History of the Original Followers to Their Legacy Today (Sept., $25) by Kenneth Hanson identifies a connection between Jesus' family and today's Hasidic Jews.
CROSSROAD
The Soul of a Leader: Finding Your Path to Fulfillment and Success (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Margaret Benefiel provides new perspectives on the qualities of leadership. Three main sections elaborate on the themes of choosing the path, staying on track and persevering. $30,000 ad/promo.
Code Name God: The Spiritual Odyssey of a Man of Science (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Mani Bhaumik discloses the hidden links between science and spirituality. Ad/promo.
What Your Money Means: And How to Use It Well (Sept., $29.95) by Frank J. Hanna III illuminates the benefits of philanthropy. Ad/promo.
CROSSWAY
Spectacular Sins: And Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ (Sept., $16.99) by John Piper offers reassurance that nothing happens in the world without a divine reason.
Death by Love: Letters from the Cross (Sept., $19.99) by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears gathers a pastor's letters to his people explaining Jesus' work on the cross.
CROWN
Being Catholic Now: Prominent Americans Talk About Change in the Church and the Quest for Meaning (Sept., $24.95) by Kerry Kennedy includes the thoughts of Frank McCourt, Bill O'Reilly, Bill Maher and many others. Ad/promo. 4-city author tour.
CRYSTAL CLARITY
(dist. by NBN)
Religion in the New Age: A Devotee's Handbook (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Swami Kriyananda guides the reader to greater awareness, self-honesty and hope. $50,000 ad/promo.
DA CAPO LIFELONG
Jewish Dharma: A Guide to the Practice of Judaism and Zen (Sept., $25) by Brenda Shoshanna aims at teaching authentic Jewish and Zen practice.
DESERET BOOK
Supersonic Saints 2: More Thrilling Stories from LDS Pilots (Sept., $19.95), compiled by John Bytheway. These pilots rely on training and on God when ill fortune strikes. Ad/promo.
When Virtues Become Vices: Resisting Extremes and Finding Your Balance (Sept., $17.95 paper) by Robert Eaton. Too much of a good thing is not so good. Ad/promo.
Joseph Smith Papers: Journal Series V.1 (Dec., $39.95) covers the years from 1832 to 1839. More than 30 volumes are planned for the Joseph Smith Papers project. $60,000 ad/promo.
DEVORA
Time Out: Sports Stories as a Game Plan for Spiritual Success (Sept.; $21.95, paper $16.95) by Dov Moshe Lipman. The Torah scholar has positive lessons for sports fanatics and everyone else.
Whither Thou Goest: The Jewish In-Laws' Survival Guide (Oct., $24.95) by Sorah Shapiro aims to resolve common points of friction.
DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCES
Dirty Word: The Vulgar, Offensive Language in the Kingdom of God (Sept., $20 paper) by Jim Walker depicts the church's ministry with people who dislike traditional institutions.
DISCOVERY HOUSE
Teach Us to Number Our Days (Sept., $14.99 paper) by David Roper indicates how God can give one a purposeful future.
DOUBLEDAY
Mother Angelica's Private and Pithy Lessons from the Scriptures (Oct., $17.95), edited by Raymond Arroyo. The media titan shares her down-to-earth spirituality. 100,000 first printing.
Maimonides: The Life and World of One of Civilization's Greatest Minds (Oct., $39.95) by Joel L. Kraemer is based on 60 years of research and travel. 40,000 first printing.
Jesus Is My All in All: Praying with the “Saint of Calcutta” (Nov., $9.95) by Mother Teresa. Editor Brian Kolodiejchuk compiles her inspirational sayings. 100,000 first printing.
The Future Church: How Ten Trends Are Revolutionizing the Catholic Church (Jan., $26) by John Allen discusses where the church is headed. 50,000 first printing.
Home Tonight: Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Feb., $19.95) by Henri J.M. Nouwen contains all-new material from his personal talks.
DUNCAN BAIRD
(dist. by Sterling)
Christianity: The Illustrated History: Church and Society*Culture and Civilization*Sacred Art and Architecture (Oct., $35 paper), edited by Hans J. Hillerbrand, recounts the belief's origins and developments as well as its key concepts.
DUTTON
The Prodigal God: Christianity Redefined Through the Parable of the Prodigal Sons (Oct., $19.95) by Timothy Keller demystifies the parable that is almost universally misunderstood. Ad/promo.
WM. B. EERDMANS
A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards (Sept., $15 paper) by George M. Marsden provides a concise biography based on Marsden's Jonathan Edwards: A Life.
God Seekers: Twenty Centuries of Christian Spiritualities (Sept., $22 paper) by Richard H. Schmidt looks at the richly varied ways that Christians relate to God.
Tell It Slant (Oct., $24) by Eugene H. Peterson stresses Jesus' engaging way of speaking as a model for today.
FAITHWORDS
Isolation (Sept., $13.99) by Travis Thrasher. A supernatural killer traps a missionary family in a mountain lodge.
The Death and Life of Gabriel Phillips (Nov., $13.99) by Stephen Baldwin with Mark Tabb. A father's loss leads to a peace that surpasses all understanding.
100 Ways to Simplify Your Life (Jan., $16.99) by Joyce Meyer drives home a message for keeping it simple.
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
Faith-based Family Finances (Oct.; $29.99, paper $24.99) by Ron Blue and Jeremy Wright maps out financial planning through all of life's stages.
FONS VITAE
Monkswear (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Paul Quenon. Poems give insight into monastic life.
The Merton Annual 20 (Sept., $19.95 paper), edited by Victor Kramer and Glenn Crider, opens up the life and work of Thomas Merton.
Caesarean Moon Births, Calculations, Moon Sightings, and the Prophetic Way (Sept., $7.95 paper) by Hamza Yusuf contemplates the celestial orbs and their movements and their relationship in Islam.
FORDHAM UNIV. PRESS
Let It Shine! The Emergence of African American Catholic Worship (Sept., $23 paper) by Mary E. McGann and Ronald D. Harbor explores the new expressions of Catholic worship shaped by African-American religious culture.
FOREST OF PEACE
Letters to Exodus Christians: Comfort and Hope for Those Who Wrestle with the Church (Oct., $11.95 paper) by Edward Hays reaches out to the 10% of Americans who identify themselves as “former Catholics.”
FREE PRESS
Love Your Life: Living Happy, Healthy, and Whole (Oct., $24.99) by Victoria Osteen. The wife of pastor Joel Osteen addresses busy women in her first book. Ad/promo.
Hope Endures: Leaving Mother Teresa, Losing Faith, and My Ongoing Search for Meaning (Dec., $25) by Colette Livermore confronts her disillusionment with working in Mother Teresa's order. Ad/promo.
FRESH AIR BOOKS
Compassion: Thoughts on Cultivating a Good Heart (Oct., $12 paper), edited by Amy Lyles Wilson, advocates both humility and courage. Ad/promo.
HAMPTON ROADS
Conversations with God, An Uncommon Dialogue: Living In the World of Honesty, Courage, and Love: Expanded Anniversary Edition of Conversations with God, Book 2 (Oct., $16.95 paper) and ...Embracing the Love of the Universe... Book 3 (Oct., $23.95) by Neale Donald Walsch move beyond personal issues to larger topics. Each, 25,000 first printing.
In God We Trust (Jan., $14.95) by Newt Gingrich. A guided tour of Washington, D.C., shows faith's role in national institutions.
HARMONY
God Stories: Inspiring Encounters with the Divine (Nov., $21.95), edited by Jennifer Skiff. Celebrities and ordinary folk speak of their life-changing experiences. Ad/promo.
HARPERONE
Why Faith Matters (Sept., $24.95) by David J. Wolpe responds to the new atheists. 50,000 first printing.
The Grand Inquisitor's Manual (Sept., $26.95) by Jonathan Kirsch is an overview of the ways in which the Inquisition has served as a model for torture in the West.
Jesus (Nov., $24.95) by Deepak Chopra regards the man who became the Messiah. 150,000 first printing.
An Altar in the World (Feb., $24.95) by Barbara Brown Taylor introduces the sacred as a natural part of everyday life. 50,000 first printing.
HARVARD UNIV. PRESS
What Happened at Vatican II (Sept., $29.95) by John W. O'Malley covers the council's doings, from the beginning in 1959 until December 1965.
Seven Deadly Sins: A Very Partial List (Oct., $22.95) by Aviad Kleinberg journeys through Jewish, Christian and Greco-Roman thoughts about sin.
Your Spirits Walk Beside Us: The Politics of Black Religion (Nov., $27.95) by Barbara Dianne Savage limns a highly diversified religious community.
HARVEST HOUSE
The Invitation (Jan., $13.99 paper) by J.P. Moreland helps dissatisfied believers trade anxiety for the abundant life Jesus offers.
“I'm Not Good Enough” ...and Other Lies Women Tell Themselves (Jan., $12.99 paper) by Sharon Jaynes advocates God's thoughts instead of the enemy's deceptions.
HAY HOUSE
In My Own Words: An Introduction to My Teachings and Philosophy (Sept., $14.95) by His Holiness the Dalai Lama brings together extracts from some of His Holiness's most powerful writings and talks.
HEBREW UNION COLLEGE PRESS
“A Great Voice That Did Not Cease”: The Growth of the Rabbinic Canon and Its Interpretation (Jan., $34.95) by Michael Chernick demonstrates that Talmudic rabbis reconciled logical inconsistencies in scriptural texts.
HENDRICKSON
Wrestling with Life's Tough Issues: What Should a Christian Do?(Nov., $16.95) by Claire Disbrey suggests that when making decisions, Christians should be guided by Virtue Ethics—the idea that we seek first to become virtuous people who value the right things.
ReJesus: A Wild Messiah for a Missional Church (Jan., $19.95) by Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch. Questions take the reader to the core of what the church is all about.
HERALD PRESS
Pax Avalon: The Prince of Peace (Sept., $19.99 paper) by Steven Reece Friesen reflects on the struggle between our ideals and our weaknesses to bring peace and order to life.
HOWARD BOOKS
Murder by Family (Sept., $22.99) by Kent Whitaker tells the true story of the murders of his wife and son—orchestrated by another son.
One Great Truth (Oct., $20.99) by Jonathan Falwell carries on the legacy of his father.
The Bone Box (Oct., $13.99 paper) by Bob Hostetler spins an archeological suspense tale concerning scrolls about the death and resurrection of Jesus.
IGNATIUS PRESS
Christ Our Hope: Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Journey to the United States (Sept., $21.95) commemorates the visit with photos and the text of all homilies. 20,000 first printing.
Church Fathers (Sept., $14.95) by Pope Benedict XVI draws from the pontiff's Wednesday audiences.
Benedict XVI—An Intimate Portrait (Oct., $24.95) by Peter Seewald. The German journalist has known Ratzinger since 1990.
INNER TRADITIONS
2012 and the Galactic Center: The Return of the Great Mother (Oct., $15 paper) by Christine R. Page, M.D., advocates an expansion of consciousness.
Feminine Mysteries in the Bible: The Soul Teachings of the Daughters of the Goddess (Nov., $15 paper) by Ruth Rusca studies the lives of four archetypes of the sacred prostitute.
INTERVARSITY PRESS
Child of Divorce, Child of God: A Journey of Hope and Healing (Sept., $15 paper) by Kristine Steakley chronicles the challenges facing adult children of divorce.
Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers: Prayer for Ordinary Radicals (Oct., $13 paper) by Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove discusses how prayer and action must go together.
Soul Repair: Rebuilding Your Spiritual Life (Oct., $19) by Jeff VanVonderen et al. counteracts abusive spirituality, codependent spirituality and more.
Is Believing in God Irrational? (Oct., $13 paper) by Amy Orr-Ewing addresses key questions and objections that many people have about God.
ISCA PUBLICATIONS
Through the Eye of the Needle (Sept., $16 paper) by Shaykh Muhammad Nazim Adil al-Haqqani presents lectures from the leader of one of the largest Sufi orders.
Illuminations: Compiled Lectures on Shari'ah & Tasawwuf (Dec., $39.95 paper), by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani explains principles of Islamic law and science of purification.
Universe Rising (Feb., $21 paper) by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani looks at the relationship between Mohammad's existence and the origin of creation.
JEWISH LIGHTS
Conscience: The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey (Sept., $19.99) by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis calls for a stirring response to our troubled world.
New Jewish Feminism: Probing the Past, Forging the Future (Oct., $24.99), edited by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, includes a foreword by Anita Diamant.
Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible: Ancient Models for Sacred Relationships (Oct., $18.99 paper) by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin looks at sympathetic non-Israelite characters of the Hebrew Bible and the redemptive relationships they had with the Jewish people.
JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY
The Jewish Bible: A JPS Guide (Sept., $22 paper), edited by the Jewish Publication Society, contains scholarly texts, maps, timelines, a glossary and more.
From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books (Oct., $25 paper) by Arie Kaplan traces the role of Jews in comic books from the Golden Age to the present. Ad/promo.
JOSSEY-BASS/WILEY
A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists: Why God Is Good and Faith Isn't Evil (Sept., $16.95) by David G. Myers asserts that people may harbor many delusions, but God isn't one of them.
Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians (Sept., $17.95 paper) by Candace Chellew-Hodge promotes a firm stance in faith, without fear, doubt or anger.
Pope Joan Revealed: The True Story of the Woman Who Ruled Christendom (Feb., $25.95) by Lone Jensen profiles the medieval woman who disguised herself as a man and became Pope John VIII.
JUDSON PRESS
The Master Carpenter: Devotions for Woodworkers (Sept., $15 paper) by Hugh Poland enables the craftsperson to become an apprentice in life to Jesus.
Profiles in Black: Phat Facts for Teens (Dec., $22 paper) by Marvin A. McMickle presents a youthful Christian history of black America.
KNOPF
Called Out of Darkness: A Spiritual Confession (Oct., $23.95) by Anne Rice recounts her renewed belief in Christ after 38 years as an atheist. 200,000 first printing.
KOA BOOKS
Words of Wisdom (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Lama Surya Das uses humor and wise practical ways to achieve wisdom.
On That Day, Everybody Ate (Oct., $15 paper) by Margaret Trost. After her husband's death, on a journey of healing, the author went to Haiti and developed a program that serves meals to those in need.
KOSEI PUBLISHING
(dist. by Tuttle)
Cultivating the Buddhist Heart: How to Find Peace and Fulfillment in a Changing World (Oct., $8.95 paper) by Nichiko Niwano defines what it means to emulate Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism.
KREGEL
Growing Toward God: Life Lessons Inspired by the Wonderful Words of Kids (Sept., $10.99 paper) by Doreen Wright Blomstrand and Barbara J. Koshar pairs anecdotes with excerpts from scripture.
Experiencing God's Story of Life and Hope: A Workbook for Spiritual Formation (Oct., $21.99 paper) by J. Scott Duvall. Brief lessons lead to a closer examination of the Bible.
KTAV PUBLISHING
Bubbe Meises: Jewish Myths, Jewish Realities (Sept., $19.95) by Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs clears up misconceptions that have lingered for centuries.
Why Hebrew Goes from Right to Left: 201 Things You Never Knew About Judaism (Sept., $18.95) by Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs promises to surprise the reader with unusual facts and insights.
LITURGICAL PRESS
The Oblate Life (Sept., $29.95), edited by Gervase Holdaway, OSB, serves to inspire and enlighten men and woman oblates and candidates. Ad/promo.
The Birth of Jesus According to the Gospels (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Joseph F. Kelly places the Nativity narratives within their gospel contexts. Ad/promo.
Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton (Oct., $19.95 paper), edited by Morgan Atkinson, accompanies the December PBS documentary of the same name.
LLEWELLYN
Hedge Witch: Spells, Crafts & Rituals for Natural Magick (Sept., $18.95 paper) by Silver RavenWolf suggests ways to interact with various aspects of nature.
Everyday Witch A to Z: An Amusing, Inspiring & Informative Guide to the Wonderful World of Witchcraft (Oct., $17.95 paper) by Deborah Blake teaches basic tenets.
The Goddess Pages (Nov., $17.95 paper) by Laurie Sue Brockway. More than 30 goddesses from world traditions supply female empowerment.
LOST COAST PRESS
Understanding Each Other After 9/11: What Everyone Should Know About the Religions of the World (Sept., $29.95) by Kirk Heriot, M.D., observes that understanding diversities may lead to a greater unity.
LOYOLA PRESS
A Persistent Peace: One Man's Struggle for a Nonviolent World (Sept., $22.95) by John Dear, SJ, relates a lifelong dedication. 25,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.
Angels and Wonders: True Stories of Heaven on Earth (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Joan Wester Anderson. More than 33 accounts offer proof of God's care in difficult times. Ad/promo.
Meeting St. Paul Today: Understanding the Man, His Mission, and His Message (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, breathes new life into the saint and his teachings. Ad/promo.
A Still More Excellent Way: How St. Paul Points Us to Jesus (Sept., $10.95 paper), edited by Joseph Durepos, excerpts 52 brief selections from the apostle's writings. Ad/promo.
MARKUS WIENER
Islamism in Morocco: Religion, Authoritarianism, and Electoral Politics (Dec., $34.95 paper) by Malika Zeghal describes how Islamists challenge the king's authority as “commander of the faithful.”
MCGILL—QUEEN'S UNIV. PRESS
Is It Possible to Live This Way?: An Unusual Approach to Christian Existence, Volume 1: Faith (Sept.) and ...Volume 2: Hope (Oct., $17.95 each paper) by Luigi Giussani compile the author's conversations with young people pledged to poverty, chastity and obedience.
MERCER UNIV. PRESS
Presidential Praise: Our Presidents and Their Hymns (Sept. , $35) by C. Edward Spann and Michael Williams covers the influence of hymns on the lives and administrations of America's presidents.
MESORAH
Praying with Fire 2 (Sept.; $22.99, paper $19.99) by Rabbi Heshy Kleinman develops a profound, yet simple approach to prayer.
Laws of Daily Living vol. 2 (Dec.; $22.99, paper $19.99) by Rabbi Simha Bunim Cohen applies Jewish law to the quotidian.
MIDDLEWAY PRESS
The Living Buddha (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Daisaku Ikeda weaves together what is known and what is surmised about Shakyamuni. $20,000 ad/promo.
MONKFISH
Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd El-Kader (Nov. $28.95) by John M. Kiser portrays warrior-saint El-Kader and the history of the Arab/Muslim resistance to the French colonization of Algeria.
MOODY
What's Submission Got to Do with It? Find Out from a Woman Like You (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Cindy Easley reveals what it means to submit in a marriage relationship. Ad/promo.
I Have Seen Him in the Watchfires (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Cathy Gohlke. In this Civil War novel, a man becomes a pawn in a Confederate escape plan. Ad/promo.
Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World (Oct., $14.99 paper) by Carolyn McCulley exposes the anti-God agenda of feminism. Ad/promo.
MOREHOUSE
Breaking the Silence (Sept., $16 paper) by Anne O. Weatherholt views domestic violence from a spiritual perspective.
MULTNOMAH
For Young Men Only (Sept., $13.99) by Jeff Feldhahn. Interviews with teen girls aim to change how teen guys think.
Desire and Deceit: The Real Cost of the New Sexual Tolerance (Sept., $14.99) by R. Albert Mohler Jr. provides biblical truth for our sexually confused culture.
Blue Like Play-Doh (Feb., $13.99 paper) by Tricia Goyer follows her spiritual path from rebellious teen to busy wife and mother.
THOMAS NELSON
Reflections of God's Holy Land: A Personal Journey Through Israel (Sept., $24.99) by Eva Marie Everson and Miriam Feinberg Vamosh describes today's Israel.
In Step with God: Understanding His Ways and Plans for Your Life (Oct., $19.99) by Charles F. Stanley challenges readers to approach life's decisions by considering God's character.
The Most Loving Place in Town: A Modern Day Parable for the Church (Oct., $18.99) by Ken Blanchard tells how a church can recover its rightful direction.
Billy: The Early Years and a Test of Faith (Jan., $24.99) by Billy McKay and Ken Abraham. Billy Graham was tested when his best friend became an atheist.
Christianity in Crisis: The 21st Century (Feb., $22.99) by Hank Hanegraaff focuses on potentially deadly errors in the “Faith Movement.”
NEW CITY PRESS
John: Stories of the Word and Faith (Sept., $15.95 paper) by Robert J. Karris unlocks the gospel's riches for homilists and lay readers alike. Ad/promo.
Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany: Stories and Reflections on the Sunday and Daily Readings (Sept., $39.90 paper) by Megan McKenna. Two shrink-wrapped volumes collect lectionary readings for the entire Christmas season. Ad/promo.
NEW DIRECTIONS
Christmas Poems (Nov., $11.95 paper) gathers work by Chaucer, Thomas Merton, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and many others.
NEW HOLLAND PRESS
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Behind Closed Doors (Sept., $24.95 paper) by Michael Streeter peers into the workings of Opus Dei, Scientology and other secret institutions.
NEW PRESS
Catholic Does Not Equal the Vatican: A Vision for Progressive Catholicism (Oct., $23.95) by Rosemary Radford Ruether challenges Vatican politics. 25,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
Evangelical Does Not Equal Republican... or Democrat (Oct., $24.95) by Lisa Sharon Harper draws on interviews with more than 60 evangelical leaders to show that a commitment to social justice is at the heart of the Christian gospel.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
The Hidden Spirituality of Men (Oct., $23.95) by Matthew Fox identifies 10 archetypes that enable men to find what's not so evident. Author publicity.
Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate (Feb., $14.95) by Eric Maisel deconstructs popular images of Buddhist masters.
NEW YORK UNIV. PRESS
Society Without God: What the Least Religious Nations Can Tell Us About Contentment (Oct., $35) by Phil Zuckerman asserts that these countries are among the safest, healthiest and most ethical on earth.
Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism: A Documentary Reader (Nov.; $75, paper $24), edited by Barry Hankins, spans decades from the late 19th century to the early 21st.
NILGIRI PRESS
Passage Meditation: Bringing the Deep Wisdom of the Heart into Daily Life (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Eknath Easwaran conveys the joy, security and energy attainable through passage meditation. $25,000 ad/promo.
NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
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The Great Gate (Oct., $13.95 paper) by Tsikey Rinpoche Chokling et al. teaches beginning Vajrayana Buddhism.
NORTHSTONE
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The Spirituality of Music (Oct., $35) by John Bird plays back the soundtrack of life.
ORBIS
Help My Unbelief (Sept., $15 paper) by William J. O'Malley answers questions raised by the new atheists.
The Dalai Lama: Essential Writings (Oct., $16 paper) by Thomas Forsthoefel is aimed at people of all traditions.
OXFORD UNIV. PRESS
Religion of Fear: The Politics of Horror in Conservative Evangelicalism (Sept., $27.95) by Jason C. Bivins points to the spread of right-wing political agendas.
Was Jesus God? (Oct., $24.95) by Richard Swinburne maintains that God lived a mortal life to share our suffering.
Radical Reform: Islamic Ethics and Liberation (Dec., $29.95) by Tariq Ramadan makes way for modern science and culture in Islamic thought.
P&R PUBLISHING
“It's Not Fair!” Finding Hope When Times Are Tough (Oct. $11.99 paper) by Wayne Mackand Deborah Howard reminds complainers of God's love and justice.
PANTHEON
Finding Beauty in a Broken World (Oct., $26) by Terry Tempest Williams searches for a new understanding of what it means to be human.
PARACLETE PRESS
Ireland's Saint: The Essential Biography of St. Patrick (Sept., $21.95) by J.B. Bury locates St. Patrick's place in history.
I Loved Jesus in the Night: Teresa of Calcutta—A Secret Revealed (Oct., $18.95) by Paul Murray reveals Mother Teresa's dark night experiences as well as her sense of humor.
Christmas with the Holy Fathers (Nov., $19.95), compiled by Peter Celano, collects homilies and Angelus messages, from Pope Leo the Great (440 AD) to Pope Benedict XVI.
PARALLAX PRESS
The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace & Ecology (Oct., $10.95 paper) by Thich Nhat Hanh addresses global warming and our relationship with our planet. Advertising.
The Worlds in Harmony—Compassionate Action for a Better World (Nov., $12.95 paper) by the Dalai Lama affirms that caring can ease suffering. Advertising.
PATERNOSTER/AUTHENTIC
Grace for the Afflicted (Sept., $19.99 paper) by Matthew S. Stanford weighs in on mental illness from both biblical and clinical perspectives.
PAULINE BOOKS
Lenten Grace: Daily Gospel Reflections (Jan., $TBA paper) by the Daughters of St. Paul was written by members of the congregation.
PENGUIN
The Penguin Dictionary of Islam (Sept., $18 paper) by Azim Nanji highlights key Muslim figures and events.
Islam and the Crusades (Oct., $15 paper) by Usama Ibn Munquidh. A medieval Muslim writer provides an eyewitness account of the Crusades.
PILGRIM PRESS
Feed the Fire! Avoiding Clergy Burnout (Oct., $22 paper) by Bruce G. Epperly and Katherine Gould Epperly promotes physical, professional and vocational health.
PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS
The Faith of Scientists: In Their Own Words (Sept., $29.95), edited by Nancy K. Frankenberry, anthologizes diaries, speeches and essays from 21 legendary people of science.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Inerrant the Wind: The Evangelical Crisis of Biblical Authority (Dec., $25.95 paper) by Robert M. Price surveys differing views of biblical inerrancy.
PUTNAM
Luke's Story (Feb., $24.95) by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, the third book in the Jesus Chronicles, reimagines the young slave turned physician who shares the message of Jesus.
QUEST BOOKS
Creative Evolution: A Physicist's Resolution Between Darwinism and Intelligent Design (Oct., $26.95) by Amit Goswami welcomes God into evolutionary science.
Yoga Beyond Fitness: Getting More than Exercise from an Ancient Spiritual Practice (Oct., $17.95 paper) by Tom Pilarzyk returns the yoga experience to its original purpose.
REGAL
52 Greatest Stories of the Bible (Sept., $24.99) by Ken Boa and John Turner shows how the Bible comes together to tell one life-shaping story.
Christmas Promises (Sept., $14.99) by LeAnn Weiss gathers stories written for women and their families.
Of Different Minds: Seeing Your AD/HD Child Through the Eyes of God (Dec., $14.99) by Mary Angelotti advises treating children compassionately.
REVELL
Messy Faith: Daring to Live by Grace (Sept., $12.99 paper) by A.J. Gregory contends with issues of life and belief.
His Princess Bride: Love Letters from Your Prince (Jan., $13.99) by Sherri Shepherd. Scriptures and prayers name Jesus as the lover of a woman's soul.
RIVERHEAD
Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer's Life (Sept., $25.95) by Kathleen Norris explicates the Christian concept of acedia. 150,000 first printing.
RONIN
Commonsense Alternatives to Involuntary Death (Nov., $12.95 paper) by Timothy Leary takes a transhumanistic view of death.
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
Progressive & Religious (Sept., $24.95) interviews Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist leaders who are building on traditional connections between religion and social justice.
Good Girls, Bad Girls (Nov., $22.95) by T.J. Wray offers a more nuanced look at Old Testament women than is often presented.
A Case for the Existence of God (Nov., $24.95 by Dean L. Overman offers a view of the interplay between science and religion and makes a case for God and his role in the world.
ST. AUGUSTINE'S PRESS
The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism (Oct., $27) by Edward Feser casts the controversy as a debate between classical and modern philosophy. Ad/promo.
ST. MARTIN'S
Crossbearer: A Memoir of Faith (Sept., $24.95) by Joe Eszterhas. The Hollywood screenwriter writes of his cancer and his return to the Catholic church. 35,000 first printing.
Hope, Not Fear (Sept., $24.95) by Edgar M. Bronfman and Beth Zasloff seeks to reinvigorate Judaism in America. 30,000 first printing.
SAINT MARY'S PRESS
Biblical Literacy Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Catechists, Teachers, and Youth Ministers (Sept., $6.95 paper) by Brian Singer-Towns helps young people become comfortable using the Bible.
SCHOCKEN
Benjamin Disraeli (Sept., $21) by Adam Kirsch assesses Disraeli's lifelong struggle with the question of Jewish identity.
Resurrecting Hebrew (Sept., $21) by Ilan Stavans remembers the transformation of a dead language into the living tongue of a modern nation.
SEABURY BOOKS
An American Awakening (Sept., $24) by Courtney Cowart. A theologian recalls witnessing 9/11 and the devastation of hurricane Katrina.
Salvation on the Small Screen? (Sept., $17 paper) by Nadia Bolz-Weber. A Lutheran seminarian and former stand-up comic spends 24 hours watching TV.
SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP
Whispers from Eternity (Sept., $19) by Paramahansa Yogananda collects prayers, affirmations and ecstatic experiences in elevated states of God-communion.
SHAMBHALA
Integral Life Practice (Oct., $19.95 paper) by Ken Wilber et al. applies the Integral approach to all aspects of everyday life.
Quiet Mind (Oct., $14), edited by Susan Piver. This beginner's guide to meditation includes a CD.
Brilliant Moon (Nov., $35) by Dilgo Khyentse. One of the Dalai Lama's own teachers offers his autobiography.
SKYLIGHT PATHS
Blessed Relief: What Christians Can Learn from Buddhists About Suffering (Sept., $16.99 paper) by Gordon Peerman outlines eight Buddhist practices that can alleviate suffering.
Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature: Growing into the Fullness of Who You Are (Sept., $16.99 paper) by Nancy Barrett Chickerneo. An exploration of nature reconnects women with their authentic self.
Who Are theRealChosen People? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam (Sept., $21.99) by Rabbi Reuven Firestone compares the three beliefs.
SMYTH & HELWYS
Elvis, Willie, Jesus and Me: The Mumblings and Musings of a Church Misfit (Jan., $15 paper) looks at life from a folksy angle.
The Green Earth Challenge: The Integration of Faith and the Environment (Jan., $15 paper) by Winnie Williams contemplates what must be done.
SOUNDS TRUE
The Kindness Handbook (Oct., $19.95) by Sharon Salzberg recommends kindness for just about any situation.
SORIN BOOKS
Open the Door: A Journey to the True Self (Sept., $17.95 paper) by Joyce Rupp visualizes the image of an actual door.
SOURCEBOOKS
What God Can Do for You Now: For Seekers Who Want to Believe (Sept., $24.95) by Robert Levine stresses that religion is especially important in times of war, terror and plague.
STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESS
A Buddhist in the Classroom (Oct., $15.95 paper) by Sid Brown submits a Buddhist take on classroom teaching.
STRANG/CHARISMA HOUSE
Hell (Sept., $14.99 paper) by Bill Wiese separates truth from fiction about hell.
Believe That You Can (Dec., $21.99) by Jentezen Franklin inspires readers to believe in their own dreams from God. 50,000 first printing.
Promise, Problem, Provision (Sept., $21.99) by John Hagee teaches biblical principles for tough times.
STRANG/EXCEL
More Than Just the Catch (Sept., $22.99) by David Tyree with Kim Daniels. The N.Y. Giants wide receiver recalls the 2008 Super Bowl. 120,000 first printing.
TARCHER/PENGUIN
A Deeper Faith: Letters of Encouragement for the Spiritual Path (Sept., $19.95) by Jeffrey Mark Golliher. An Episcopalian priest guides readers to spiritual nourishment.
Prayers to the Great Creator: Prayers and Declarations for a Meaningful Life (Sept., $23.95) by Julia Cameron collects a variety of affirmations leading to fulfillment.
TEMPLETON FOUNDATION PRESS
Godly Love: A Rose Planted in the Desert of Our Hearts (Nov., $12.95 paper) by Stephen G. Post tells how godly love can improve one's life.
Prayers and Rituals at a Time of Illness and Dying: The Practices of Five World Religions (Nov., $12.95 paper) by Pat Fosarelli enables health providers to understand the needs of Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim patients.
TEN SPEED PRESS
The Good Cat Spell Book (Oct., $14.95) by Gillian Kemp teaches Wiccans how their cats can help cast spells to promote romance, wealth, health and happiness.
TIMES BOOKS
Emotional Awareness: Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion (Sept. $23) captures a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
The Protestant Revolution: From Martin Luther to Martin Luther King Jr. (Oct., $34.95) by William G. Naphy outlines the legacy of the Protestant Reformation and its impact on the modern world. A BBC Book.
The History of Christian Europe (Feb., $34.95) by G.R. Evans tracks Christianity's role in shaping cultural, social, political and intellectual progress. A Lion UK book.
TUGHRA BOOKS
The Reminders: Essential Wisdom from the Holy Qur'an (Oct., $19.95) by Kathleen St. Onge includes passages from the Qur'an reflecting on the Oneness of God, God's benevolence, the origins of life and the essential virtues of human conduct.
Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism, Vol. 3 (Oct., $21.95) by M. Fethullah Gulen examines the fundamental concepts of Sufism and the essentials of the Islamic faith.
The Messenger of God: Muhammad (Nov., $24.95) by M. Fethullah Gulen focuses on aspects of Muhammad's life that highlight his significance as a husband, a father, an educator and a worshipper.
TYNDALE HOUSE
Sunset (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Karen Kingsbury concludes the Sunrise Series of Baxter Family Dramas.
Once an Arafat Man (Oct., $19.99) by Tass Saada with Dean Merrill. A PLO sniper who worked directly with Arafat finds faith and a new life.
Letters from San Quentin (Feb., $19.99) by Bill Dallas and George Barna. A felon who spent several years in prison portrays the trials and challenges.
In-Law Relationships: The Chapman Guide to Becoming Friends with Your In-Laws (Oct., $9.99) offers principles for better relations.
UNIVERSE
Jewish Museums of the World: Masterpieces of Judaica (Sept., $50) by Grace Grossman celebrates more than 150 museums from around the world.
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA PRESS
The Constant Fire: Beyond the Science vs. Religion Debate (Jan., $24.95) by Adam Frank bridges the divide by finding parallels between the two factions.
UNIV. OF MINNESOTA PRESS
How the Religious Right Shaped Lesbian and Gay Activism (Sept., $22.50 paper) by Tina Fetner uncovers a complex relationship between religious and gay activist movements.
UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS
Catholic and Feminist: The Surprising History of the American Catholic Feminist Movement (Oct., $32) by Mary J. Henold demonstrates the creative potential of religious feminism.
UNIV. OF NOTRE DAME PRESS
Opening the Qur'an: Introducing Islam's Holy Book (Oct., $45) by Walter H. Wagner places teachings and culture within their proper contexts.
UNIV. OF VIRGINIA PRESS
Mourning Religion (Oct.; $55, paper $19.50), edited by William B. Parsons et al., explores feminism, queer studies and other movements that challenge the work of Freud, Weber and Marx.
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN PRESS
Who Wrought the Bible? Unveiling the Bible's Aesthetic Secrets (Jan.; $60, paper $26.95) by Yair Mazor identifies the Bible's overarching message in its themes, genres and rhetorical devices.
UNIV. PRESS OF KENTUCKY
The Future of Religion in American Politics (Jan., $30), edited by Charles W. Dunn. Experts on the U.S.'s founding, the Civil War, the New Deal and the modern age suggest how religion and politics should interact.
UPPER ROOM BOOKS
The Upper Room Disciplines 2009 (Sept., $12 paper). More than 50 authors mark a golden year of excellence in devotional writing. 50,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
In My Heart I Carry a Star (Sept., $14 paper) by Derek Maul makes sense of the overscheduled yet spiritual time known as Advent. Ad/promo.
WATERBROOK PRESS
Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible: Flawed Women Loved by a Flawless God (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Liz Curtis Higgs links fiction and verse-by-verse commentary to Sarah, Hagar, Leah and others. Ad/promo.
How Would Jesus Vote?: A Christian Perspective on the Issues (Jan., $16.99) by D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe takes a nonpartisan look at God's view of today's campaigns. Ad/promo.
One Month to Live: Thirty Days to a No-Regrets Life (Feb., $19.99) by Kerry Shook suggests that musing on one's own mortality can free the way to full enjoyment of life. Ad/promo.
Road Warrior: How to Keep Your Faith, Relationship, and Integrity When Away from Home (Feb., $12.99 paper) by Stephen Arterburn and Sam Gallucci is aimed at business travelers.
WATKINS
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The Wisdom of the Buddhist Masters: Common and Uncommon Sense (Sept., $17.95 paper) by Robert Sachs includes interviews with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Ajahn Amaro and others.
WAYNE STATE UNIV. PRESS
A Jew in the Public Arena: The Career of Israel Zangwill (Nov., $34.95) by Meri-Jane Rochelson portrays the early 20th-century political gadfly. .
WEISER BOOKS
The Shamanic Witch: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Earth and Other Realms (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Gail Wood blends core shamanism with the magical practices of Wicca.
WESTMINSTER JOHN KNOX PRESS
Jonathan Edwards for Armchair Theologians (Oct.) by James P. Byrd and Heretics for... (Nov., $16.95 each paper) by Justo L. Gonzalez et al. introduce these beliefs.
Jesus, the Final Days: What Really Happened (Dec., $14.95 paper) by Craig Evans and N.T. Wright conveys the significance of Jesus' final days. Ad/promo.
Questions of Truth: Answers to 51 Questions About God, Science, and Belief (Jan., $16.95 paper) by John Polkinghorne and Nicholas Beale. The physicist-turned-theologian untangles 51 conundrums. Ad/promo.
THE WORD AMONG US
Everyday Encounters with God: What Our Experiences Teach Us About the Divine (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Benedict Groeschel, CFR, and Bert Ghezzi extracts stories of forgiveness, kindness and family from personal knowledge, scripture and literature.
The Joy of Knowing Christ: Meditations on the Gospel (Feb., $TBA paper) by Pope Benedict XVI draws on homilies and Angelus addresses given by the pontiff over the past three years.
YALE UNIV. PRESS
No Ordinary Angel: Celestial Spirits and Christian Claims about Jesus (Nov., $30) by Susan R. Garrett contrasts ancient angel talk to popular depictions of angels today.
Evangelical Disenchantment: Nine Portraits of Faith and Doubt (Dec., $30) by David Hempton recounts the faith journeys of George Eliot, Vincent van Gogh and seven other 19th- and 20th-century figures.
ZONDERVAN
Jesus Wants to Save Christians (Oct., $19.99) by Rob Bell juxtaposes a $25-million church addition with the one in five people living in poverty.
Multiple Blessings (Oct., $19.99) by Jon and Kate Gosselin and Beth Carson. Jesus helps these exhausted parents of twins and sextuplets.
Every Now and Then (Nov., $29.99 paper) by Karen Kingsbury. In this novel, an L.A. sheriff's deputy fights crime during a bad fire season in California.
