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NAVPRESSPlastic Jesus (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Eric Sandras seeks to trade in a soul-numbing suburban mentality for a Christian sense of purpose.
Crossing Myself (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Greg Garrett is a spiritual memoir chronicling a transformation from despair to joy.
NELSON BOOKS
Book of Days: Living the New Rebellion (Oct., $16.99 paper) is the second installment in the New Rebellion series of devotionals.
The Way of the Wild Heart: A Map for the Masculine Journey (Nov., $22.99) by John Eldredge delineates the six stages of manhood envisioned by God.
Soul Cravings (Nov., $19.99) by Erwin McManus demonstrates how the longing for community, meaning and destiny point to the existence of God.
Me, Myself and Bob (Jan., $22.99) by Phil Vischer. The creator of Veggie Tales recounts his tribulations and triumph.
Confessions of an Amateur Believer (Jan., $13.99 paper) by Patty Kirk follows an atheist’s initially reluctant path that finally leads her to contentment and faith.
NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY
The Sinner’s Guide to the Evangelical Right (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Robert Lanham employs humor aimed at those who can expect to be left behind in the End of Days.
NEW CITY PRESS
The Path of Merciful Love: 99 Sayings by Thérèse of Lisieux (Sept., $14.95), edited by Marc Foley, is the latest in the publisher’s Words to Live By series.
Mysticism for Beginners: John of the Cross Made Easy (Sept., $13.95) includes many excerpts from his writings along with an accessible exposition.
A Season for Rebirth: Daily Meditations for Lent (Jan., $12.95 paper) by Marc Foley draws from scripture as well as religious and secular classics. Ad/promo.
NEW HOPE
(dist. by LifeWay/Broadman & Holman)
Hope for the Homefront (Sept., $10.99 paper) by Marshele Carter Waddell. A military spouse provides support for others with loved ones overseas.
NEW LEAF
The Jesus Sensitive Church (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Ron Auch and Dean Niforatos considers the rising commercialism and conformity within Christian worship in America.
Remote Control (Sept., $9.99 paper) by Carl Kerby assesses messages and agendas behind movies, television and books.
Did God Use Evolution (Oct., $9.99 paper) by Werner Gitt debates the biblical six-day creation vs. a divinely designed evolution taking millions of years.
NEW SEEDS
Chanting the Psalms: A Practical Guide with Instructional CD (Dec., $18.95) by Cynthia Bourgeault displays an ancient spiritual practice for modern Christians. 25,000 first printing.
Echoing Silence: Thomas Merton on the Vocation of Writing (Feb., $20 paper) by Robert Inchausti quotes the spiritual writer on writing itself.
Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life (Feb., $24.95). Mirabai Starr translates the autobiography of the 16th-century mystic.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
Elements of Prayer: Learning to Pray in Real Life (Sept., $16) by Joe B. Jewell answers the questions: what is prayer and how does one pray?
Let There Be Light: Modern Cosmology and Kabbalah—A New Conversation Between Science and Religion (Nov., $15.95 paper) by Howard Smith explores how modern science complements Judaism’s ancient mystical theology.
NEW YORK UNIV. PRESS
Deeper Shades of Purple: Womanism in Religion and Society (Sept.; $75, paper $24), edited by Stacey M. Floyd-Thomas, revisits Alice Walker’s definition of womanism.
God’s New Whiz Kids?: Korean American Evangelicals on Campus (Nov., $45) by Rebecca Kim goes to the racially segregated religious communities formed by second generation Korean-Americans.
Sanctuary Cinema: Origins of the Christian Film Industry (Feb., $45) by Terry Lindvall centers on the silent film era to trace how movies conveyed the Christian message to adherents.
NILGIRI (dist. by PGW)
Take Your Time: How to Find Patience, Peace & Meaning (Sept., $15 paper) by Eknath Easwaran teaches the way to relax in a frantic world.
NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
Wellsprings of the Great Perfection (Oct., $34.95), trans. and compiled by Erik Pema Kunsang and Marcia Binder Schmidt, collects early sources of the Dzogchen teachings of Buddhism.
NORTHSTONE PUBLISHING
(dist. by Pilgrim Press)
The Spirituality of Pets (Sept., $33) by James Taylor is a full-color celebration of friendly creatures.
NOVALIS
(dist. by Twenty-Third Publications)
Holy Anger: Jacob, Job, Jesus (Oct., $22.95 paper) by Lytta Basset muses on the ambiguity of anger and its role in developing our relationship with God. Advertising.
ONEWORLD
Luminal Darkness: Imaginal Gleanings from Zoharic Literature (Sept., $70) by Elliot Wolfson elucidates Kabbalistic texts.
Baha’u’llah: A Short Biography (Sept., $15.95 paper) by Moojan Momen surveys the life, the works and the teachings.
ORBIS BOOKS
Remembering Henri: The Life and Legacy of Henri Nouwen (Sept., $16 paper), edited by Gerald S. Twomey and Claude Pomerleau, gathers reflections by those who knew and worked with him.
The Ten Commandments: Laws of the Heart (Sept., $15 paper) by Joan Chittister inquires into what it means to be born in the image of God.
Cold War Letters by Thomas Merton (Sept., $16 paper), edited by Christine M. Bochen and William H. Shannon, reveals Merton’s prophetic insights into the crisis of his time.
OUR SUNDAY VISITOR
Masonry Unmasked: An Insider Reveals the Secrets of the Lodge (Sept., $14.95 paper) by John Salza exposes deceptions, conspiracies and spiritual beliefs contradicting Catholicism.
Managing Stress with the Help of Your Catholic Faith (Sept., $5.95 paper) by Mary Lou Rosien is a tool for confronting and overcoming worldly challenges.
THE OVERLOOK PRESS
Church Signs Across America (Oct., $19.95) by Steve Paulson and Pam Paulson celebrates the wit and creativity of church signs in every state.
OXFORD UNIV. PRESS
Mecca and Main Street (Sept., $26) by Geneive Abdo addresses the Muslim presence in America after 9/11.
The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot (Oct., $22) by Bart D. Ehrman relates the discovery and restoration of the ancient papyrus document.
The Night Offices (Nov., $28) by Phyllis A. Tickle. This complement to The Divine Hours gathers prayers, psalms, hymns and more not included in the original trilogy.
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
Stem Cell Wars (Oct., $24.95) by Eve Herold indicates how the outcome of the debate could affect us all. 40,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.
Compassionate Community (Oct., $24.95) by Jonathan Miller. Kentucky’s state treasurer highlights 10 nonpartisan values with Old Testament stories. 30,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.
PANTHEON
Charisma (Feb., $27.50) by Philip Rieff cites what society has lost with the absence of God, the disappearance of the sacred and the elimination of authority.
PARACLETE PRESS
Strange Heaven: The Virgin Mary as Woman, Mother, Disciple and Advocate (Sept., $21.95) by Jon M. Sweeney delves into the many meanings of her life and their importance to human history. $15,000 ad/promo.
A Catalogue of Angels: The Heavenly, the Fallen and the Holy Ones Among Us (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Vinita Hampton Wright takes an overview of angels according to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
All God’s Creatures: The Blessing of Animal Companions (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Debra Farrington underscores what it means to live in a godly relationship with domestic animals. Ad/promo.
How (Not) to Speak of God: Marks of the Emerging Church (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Peter Rollins argues that the “emerging church” movement has the potential to revolutionize western Christianity. Ad/promo.
The Seeking Heart: A Journey with Henri Nouwen (Oct., $15.95 paper) by Charles R. Ringma recognizes the human quest for transcendence, beauty, peace and relational wholeness.
PARAGON HOUSE
Science and the Soul: What We Can Know (Sept., $19.95) by Dudley C. Gould investigates scientific evidence and literature to learn what happens to the soul after death.
PARALLAX PRESS
A Mindful Way: Eight Weeks to Happiness (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Jeanie Seward-Magee outlines a program for self-realization and spiritual growth. Author tour.
The Cosmos in a Carrot — A Zen Guide to Eating Well (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Carmen Yuen seeks to change the way we think about food. Ad/promo. Author tour.
Two Treasures: Teachings on Calming Anger and Generating Compassion (Feb., $8.95 paper) by Thich Nhat Hanh. Sutra commentaries lead to a realization of Buddhist ideals of simplicity and generosity.
PAULINE BOOKS
Let Me Go to the Father’s House: John Paul II’s Strength in Weakness (Sept., $18.95 paper) by Stanislaw Dziwisz. The pope’s private secretary, his personal physician and others near to him share their memories.
Matthew: The Journey Toward Hope (Sept., $15.95 paper) by Elena Bosetti brings a prayerful and feminine perspective to the gospel. Two more Bosetti titles in September (each $12.95 paper) are Mark: The Risk of Believing and Luke: The Song of God’s Mercy.
PAULIST PRESS
Encountering ‘the Other’ (Sept., $8.95 paper) by Jean Vanier promotes healing and peace by understanding differences in people of other nationalities and religions.
I Don’t Want to Go to Church: Practical Ways to Deal with Kids and Religion (Whether You’re Religious or Not!) (Nov., $9.95 paper) by Scott Cooper acts as a practical guide for modern parents.
PAULIST PRESS/HIDDEN SPRING
A Deep and Subtle Joy: Life at Quarr Abbey (Sept., $15.95 paper) by Luke Bell, is a guide to the abbey on the Isle of Wight, which figured in Father Joe by Tony Hendra, who wrote the foreword.
PELICAN PUBLISHING
Soul Storm: Finding God Amidst Disaster (Sept., $19.99 without music CD, $22.99 with) by Bruce Lee Smith. The Louisiana minister and Katrina survivor marks the power of faith in helping rebuild our souls, lives and communities after national and personal disasters.
PILGRIM PRESS
Where Have All the Prophets Gone? Reclaiming Prophetic Preaching in America (Oct., $22) by Marvin McMickle stresses the importance of preaching the message of Jesus and the biblical prophets.
Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians and Gays in Black Churches (Oct., $24) by Horace L. Griffin analyzes homophobia in the African-American Christian community.
PLUTO PRESS
How Do You Know? Reading Ziauddin Saradar on Islam, Science, and Cultural Relations (Sept., $26.95) collects the writings of the British author, cultural critic and broadcaster.
POWER PRESS
(dist. by SCB)
Zen and the Art of Happiness (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Chris Prentiss charts the way to contentment.
PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS
Jihad in Islamic History: Doctrines and Practice (Oct., $22.95) by Michael Bonner sheds light on recent controversies over jihad.
The Historical Jesus in Context (Nov., $70), edited by Amy-Jill Levine et al. More than 25 experts provide new translations to situate the gospels in their literary, social and archaeological milieus.
Journeys to the Other Shore: Muslim and Western Travelers in Search of Knowledge (Dec., $29.95) by Roxanne L. Euben demonstrates the fluidity of identities, cultures and borders.
Buddhist Goddesses of India (Dec., $35) by Miranda Shaw illustrates and retells the legends of 19 divine women.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
The Reason-Driven Life: What Am I Here on Earth for? (Sept., $24) by Robert M. Price uses reason as a tool for developing moral maturity and a realistic perspective on life.
In the Name of Heaven: 3000 Years of Religious Persecution (Nov., $25) by Mary Jane Engh presents a wide-ranging historical survey through diverse cultures.
Intolerance and the Gospel: Selected Texts from the New Testament (Nov., $26) by Gerd Ludemann discusses the inherently intolerant attitude that has characterized monotheistic belief systems generally and Christianity in particular.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Holy Unexpected: My New Life as a Jew (Sept., $25) by Robin Chotzinoff is an irreverent account of a midlife spiritual awakening.
A Great and Godly Adventure: The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving (Oct., $22) by Godfrey Hodgson revises the history of the classic narrative to show that much of what we think we know about the Pilgrims is wrong.
PUTNAM
John’s Story: The Last Eyewitness (Nov., $24.95) by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins begins a four-book series recounting the life of Jesus from the point of view of the four gospel writers—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. 400,000 first printing. $300,000 ad/promo. Author appearances.
QUEST BOOKS
Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing (Sept., $28.95 paper) by Judith Cornell is a 10th-anniversary edition, complete with a CD of meditations set to music.
REGAL
The Truth Comes Out: The Story of My Heart’s Transformation (Sept., $19.99) by Nancy Heche concerns the death of her husband from AIDS and her survival after discovering his secret homosexual life.
Hands & Feet (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Audio Adrenaline. At an orphanage in Haiti, God changes the lives of impoverished children.
A Christmas Wonderland (Oct., $14.99) contains stories, verse and thoughts to cheer the heart.
RELEVANT BOOKS
Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, But Nobody Wants to Die (Sept., $14.99 paper) by David Crowder with Mike Hogan discourses on life, death and bluegrass.
The Relevant Nation: 50 Activists, Artists and Innovators Who Are Changing Their World Through Faith (Sept., $14.99 paper), edited by Heather Zydek, takes in the worlds of art, entertainment, science, business and social justice.
RESURRECTION PRESS
Growing in Faith When a Catholic Marriage Fails (Sept., $8.95) by Antoinette Bosco offers hope, encouragement and support for divorced Catholics.
Ending Abortion: Not Just Fighting It (Sept., $9.95) by Father Frank Pavone excoriates the negative ramifications on society since abortion was legalized.
REVELL
All In: Gambling on Life, Love & Faith in a World of Risk (Sept., $17.99) by Michael DiMarco emphasizes that true faith in life entails risking on things unseen.
Why I Jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope (Oct., $19.99) by Tina Zahn with Wanda Dyson tells what transpired following a suicide attempt. $125,000 ad/promo.
RODMELL PRESS
Beginner’s Guide to Buddhist Meditation (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Christina Feldman includes more than 200 color photos and charts.
RONIN
Mushroom Wisdom: Cultivating Spiritual Consciousness (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Martin W. Ball describes shamanic techniques for using entheogenic mushrooms to deepen spiritual awareness. Ad/promo.
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
The Seven Habits of the Good Life: How the Biblical Virtues Free Us from the Seven Deadly Sins (Sept., $17.95) by Kalman J. Kaplan and Matthew B. Schwartz focuses on self-esteem, wisdom, righteousness, love, healthy appetite, prudence and purpose.
Tikkun Reader: The 20th Anniversary (Sept., $24.95), edited by Michael Lerner, collects the best from Tikkun magazine since its inception.
The Moth to the Flame: A Novel: The Life of the Sufi Poet Rumi (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Connie Zweig is said to be the first novel about the writer.
The Way of Splendor, Updated 25th Anniversary Edition: Jewish Mysticism and Modern Psychology (Dec., $16.95 paper) by Edward Hoffman discloses how the Kabbalah influenced the growth of Western psychological thought.
God & Money: The Moral Challenge of Our Capitalist Culture (Dec., $27.95) by Charles McDaniel proposes that idealism be preserved in economic affairs.
RUTLEDGE HILL
A Baby Changes Everything (Sept., $14.99) by Tim Nichols, Craig Wiseman and KK Wiseman includes a CD of Faith Hill’s first-ever Christmas release of the song.
ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER PRESS
Bringing Home the Gospel (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Judith Dunlap relates the Bible to daily life.
Do We Worship the Same God? (Sept., $12.95 paper) by George Dardess assists readers in discerning whether Christians and Muslims worship the same deity.
In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Roch Niemier. Armchair pilgrims can visit the places close to the saints of Assisi.
Do We Worship the Same God? (Sept., $12.95 paper) by George Dardess assists readers in discerning whether Christians and Muslims worship the same deity.
In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Roch Niemier, O.F.M. Armchair pilgrims can visit the places close to the saints of Assisi.
10 Songs of Our Hearts, Meditations of Our Souls (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Cecilia Moore et al. presents prayers for African-American Catholics.
ST. MARTIN’S
Gonzo Judaism: A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient Faith (Sept., $22.95) by Niles Goldstein rethinks Jewish identity, community, holidays and rituals.
ST. MARY’S PRESS
Coach Them Well: Fostering Faith & Developing Character in Athletes (Sept., $13.95 paper) by Dale D. Brown et al. College coaches share their faith stories.
The Deepest Longing of Young People: Loving Without Conditions (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Jerry Goebel advises that adults should spend more time with the young.
SASQUATCH BOOKS
Common Grace (Aug., $23.95) by Anthony Robinson explores the moral and spiritual life.
SCHOCKEN
The Wicked Son: Anti-Semitism, Self-Hatred and the Jews (Oct., $19.95) by David Mamet. The playwright confronts what he sees as an insidious predilection among some Jews.
Pesach for the Rest of Us: Making the Passover Seder Your Own (Feb., $23) by Marge Piercy applies to Jews at all levels of practice.
SERVANT BOOKS
Last Words (Sept., $14.99 paper) by Paul Thigpen regards the nature of Christian hope and the promise of eternal life.
Does the Bible Really Say That? (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Patrick Madrid probes the biblical roots of much Catholic teaching.
Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit (Sept., $11.99 paper) by Mark Hart points out that God wants the reader to be a new person in Jesus Christ.
SHAMBHALA
Practicing Peace in Times of War (Sept., $15.95) by Pema Chodron advances methods of promoting peace. 75,000 first printing.
The Best Buddhist Writing 2006 (Oct., $15.95 paper), edited by Melvin McLeod and editors of Shambhala Sun, covers a broad array of topics. 30,000 first printing.
What Makes You Not a Buddhist (Jan., $19.95) by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse dispenses with trendy misconceptions about Buddhism.
The Mirror of Zen: The Classic Guide to Buddhist Practice of Zen Master So Sahn (Dec., $14.95 paper) by Boep Joeng is the first publication in the west of these essential quotations.
SHEED & WARD
Epiphanies & Elegies: Poems, Songs, Prayers (Dec., $19.95) by Brian Doyle collects pieces filled with wonder, humor, faith and an Irish Catholic heritage.
The Best American Catholic Short Fiction: An Anthology of Modern Masters (Feb., $17.95 paper), edited by Daniel McVeigh and Patricia Schnapp, spans most of the 20th century.
The Genius of John Paul II: The Great Pope’s Moral Wisdom (Feb., $22.95) by Richard A. Spinello gleans lessons from the late pontiff’s life.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
Middle Church: Reclaiming the Moral Values of the Faithful Majority from the Religious Right (Sept., $25) by Bob Edgar. The general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ and former congressman tells why the religious right is wrong.
Applebee’s America: How Successful Political, Business and Religious Leaders Connect with the New American Community (Sept., $26) by Ron Fournier et al. affirms how candidates, businesses and churches can reach voters, customers and true believers by finding out what they care about. 75,000 first printing.
SMYTH & HELWYS
Higher Ground: A Call for Christian Civility (Oct., $TBA paper) by Russell Dilday looks askance at 25 years of denominational strife within the Baptist faith.
The Exile and Beyond (Feb., $TBA paper) by Wayne Ballard and God’s Servants, The Prophets (Feb., $TBA paper) by Bryan Bibb are entries in the biblical survey series entitled All the Bible.
SNOW LION
The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra (Oct., $18.95 paper) by Rob Preece explores the belief through Western psychology.
Penetrating Wisdom: The Aspiration of Samantabhadra (Oct., $22.95) by the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is an authoritative text.
SORIN BOOKS
Take Five: One Hundred Meditations to De-Stress Your Days (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Joseph M. Champlin pairs stories from everyday life with a spiritual suggestion and scriptural thought.
SOURCEBOOKS
The Catholicism Answer Book (Jan. 2007, $14.95 paper) by John Trigliano Jr. and Kenneth Brighenti answers 300 key questions.
STANDARD PUBLISHING
Living a Life on Loan, Finding Grace at the Intersections (Sept., $19.95) by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson allows God to write his story through each Christian. 15,000 first printing.
That Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Jan., $14.99) by Jud Wilhite reminds us of God’s plan for married living from the Song of Solomon.
Free Refill, Coming Back for More of Jesus (Jan., $18.99) by Mark Atteberry refreshes anyone whose faith is spent.
STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESS
Buddha in Sri Lanka: Remembered Yesterdays (Sept., $27.95 paper) by Swarna Wickremeratne combines memoir, history and present-day narrative to show how Buddhism is lived there.
Knowing the Spirit (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Ostad Elahi views the perfection of the soul from the Islamic Shiite tradition.
STEEPLE HILL
Norah’s Ark (Sept., $13.95 paper) by Judy Baer. The owner of a pet shop falls for a handsome Christian policeman who doesn’t like animals.
Abide with Me (Sept., $13.95 paper) by Delia Parr. Faith pulls three middle-aged New Jersey sisters through life-changing crises.
Grave Risk (Jan., $13.95 paper) by Hannah Alexander. When a high school principal dies, a nurse questions her own sanity and faith.
STERLING
The Illustrated Timeline of Religion: A Crash Course in Words & Pictures (Oct., $12.95 paper) by Laura Smith travels the path of faith through all of humanity’s existence.
STRANG /CHARISMA HOUSE
It’s Never Too Late (Oct., $19.99) by Zachery Tims. Once a teen criminal and now a Florida pastor, Tims appeals to Christians to move from difficult circumstances to the achievement of dreams.
STRANG/FRONT LINE
The Coming Fall of Islam in Iran (Oct., $11.99 paper) by Reza Safa announces that thousands of former Muslims are converting to Christianity.
STRANG/SILOAM
Lord, I Need Your Healing Power (Oct., $14.99 paper) by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock challenges readers to embrace biblically based principles to obtain wellness.
Seven Pillars of Health (Jan., $19.99) by Don Colbert, M.D., discloses seven principles for healthy lifestyle choices enabling people to enjoy the divine health God intended.
SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION
Secrets of Heaven, Vol. 1, Part 1 (Oct., $15 paper) by Emanuel Swedenborg is a new scholarly translation by Lisa Hyatt Cooper.
TARCHER
Religion Gone Bad: The Hidden Dangers of the Christian Right (Sept., $24.95) by Mel White recommends how to resist the movement’s powerful agenda.
The Maharishi Effect (Oct., $24.95) by Geoff Gilpin depicts the clash between promise and reality within Transcendental Meditation.
TEMPLETON FOUNDATION PRESS
Why the Science and Religion Dialogue Matters: Voices from the International Society for Science and Religion (Oct., $19.95 paper), edited by Fraser Watts and Kevin Dutton, contains international and multifaith points of view.
Science and the Search for Meaning: Perspectives from International Scientists (Nov., $24.95 paper), edited by Jean Staune, gathers articles by 15 leaders from the fields of science and religion.
TEXAS A&M
The Orthodox Church and Civil Society in Russia (Sept., $29.95) by Wallace L. Daniel looks at the church in Russian since the fall of Communism.
THAMES & HUDSON
Freemasonry: Symbols, Secrets, Significance (Oct., $45) by W. Kirk MacNulty illustrates and illuminates the fraternal society. One Spirit, History, QPB and Discovery selection.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
From Hodder & Stoughton: Benedict XVI: Commander of the Faith (Oct., $13.95 paper) by Rupert Shortt studies the life of the enigmatic new pope.
From Lion UK: Jesus, Man or Myth? (Sept., $11.95 paper) by Carsten Peter Thiede. The theologian and biblical scholar elucidates the question.
From Robson Books: Beasts of the Field: The Revealing Natural History of Animals in the Bible (Nov., $29.95) by Michael Bright observes the Garden of Eden, Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale, the plagues of Egypt and more.
TWENTY-THIRD PUBLICATIONS
The Jesus Women (Sept., $14.95) by Marci Alborghetti is a first-person account of 12 women from the gospels.
Turning Points: Unlocking the Treasures of the Church (Sept., $12.95) by Jim Philipps maps the history and tradition of the Catholic Church and the changes during its existence.
TYNDALE
The Last Days (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Joel Rosenberg. Two White House advisers witness terrifying events in the Middle East in this thriller.
Where Was God? (Oct., $14.99) by Erwin Lutzer attests to God’s sovereignty even when natural disasters strike.
Epicenter (Oct., $24.99) by Joel Rosenberg predicts that current events in the Middle East will affect the entire world.
Sacred Obsession (Oct., $13.99) by Becky Tirabassi reveals how to overcome life’s distractions to focus on a holy obsession with God. 50,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo.
Family (Oct., $13.99) by Karen Kingsbury is the fourth installment in the Firstborn series.
Sacred Obsession (Oct., $13.99) by Becky Tirabassi reveals how to overcome life’s distractions to focus on a holy obsession with God. 50,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo.
TZIPORA PUBLICATIONS
How We Returned to Egypt (Sept., $27.95) by Yaakol Shirim investigates the growing internal threat within Israel to become another fundamentalist state. Ad/promo.
ULYSSES PRESS
Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person’s Answer to Christian Fundamentalism (Sept., $14.95 paper) by David Mills details why God is unnecessary to explain the universe.
UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM PRESS
Inside Intermarriage: A Christian Partner’s Perspective on Raising a Jewish Family (Sept., $15.95 paper) by Jim Keen enables mixed families to achieve harmony.
UNIV. OF ALABAMA PRESS
All Out of Faith: Southern Women on Spirituality (Sept., $29.95), edited by Wendy Reed and Jennifer Horne, conveys the thinking of Dorothy Allison, Barbara Kingsolver, Frances Mayes and many more.
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA
Opening the Doors of Wonder: Reflections on Religious Rites of Passage (Oct., $24.95) by Arthur J. Magida is a collection of interviews with celebrities, journalists, writers and artists about their own experiences.
UNIV. OF CHICAGO
The Truth About Conservative Christians: What They Think and What They Believe (Oct., $22.50) by Andrew Greeley and Michael Hout dispels the myth that evangelicals are a monolithic voting block.
UNIV. OF ILLINOIS
Spoils of the Kingdom: Clergy Misconduct and Religious Community (Feb. 2007, $38) by Anson Shupe looks at episodes of sexual abuse, financial fraud and authoritarianism across the religious spectrum.
UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS
Healing at the Borderland of Medicine and Religion (Sept., $34.95) by Michael H. Cohen is a multidisciplinary examination of the shift to a more fluid, pluralistic health care environment.
Black Muslim Religion in the Nation of Islam, 1960-1975 (Oct.; 49.95, paper $19.95) by Edward E. Curtis IV opens up the movement’s rituals, ethics, theologies and religious narratives.
Nation of Religions: The Politics of Pluralism in Multireligious America (Oct.; $49.95, paper $19.95), edited by Stephen Prothero, focuses on four recently arrived religious communities—Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs—and ascertains what they bring to American values.
UNIV. OF NOTRE DAME PRESS
Danger on the Doorstep: Anti-Catholicism and American Print Culture in the Progressive Era (Sept., $30 paper) by Justin Nordstrom returns to the decade leading up to WWI.
In Lubianka’s Shadow: The Memoirs of an American Priest in Stalin’s Moscow, 1934–1945 (Oct., $35) by Leopold L.S. Braun. Father Braun served as pastor of the only Catholic Church allowed to operate during Stalin’s reign of terror and WWII.
UNIV. OF TENNESSEE PRESS
Rethinking Zion: How the Print Media Placed Fundamentalism in the South (Oct., $36) by Mary Beth Swetnam Mathews documents the process by which the South received its fundamentalist label.
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN PRESS
The Ice Cave: One Woman’s Adventures from the Mojave to the Antarctic (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Lucy Jane Bledsoe confirms an unexpected relationship between grace and fear in the wilderness, which the author saw as a place of spiritual solitude.
UNIV. OF UTAH
Signs of the Casas Grandes Shamans (Nov., $35) by Christine S. VanPool and Todd L. VanPool offers a new view of Southwestern religion.
UNIV. OF VIRGINIA
Religion and Violence in a Secular World (Nov., $22.50), edited by Clayton Crockett, looks at Christianity and Judaism through the lens of Continental philosophy.
UNIV. PRESS OF MISSISSIPPI
James K. Humphrey and the Sabbath-Day Adventists (Nov., $50) by R. Clifford Jones narrates the story of an African-American minister who broke from the Seventh-Day Adventist church during the Harlem Renaissance.
UPPER ROOM BOOKS
Expecting the Unexpected: An Advent Devotional Guide (Oct., $13 paper) by Blair Meeks uncovers the historical and theological meaning of Christ’s birth, life, death and reign of glory.
An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful: People, Places and Events That Shape Us (Nov., $17 paper) by W. Paul Jones. Citations both sacred and secular are reminders of the past and inspiration for the future.
USCCB PUBLISHING
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults (Sept., $24.95 paper) by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops includes stories of Catholics who lived out their faith throughout our country’s history. 50,000 first printing.
VENDOME PRESS
Eternal Ganesha (Oct., $25) text by Gita Mehta collects images, artistic and commercial, of the Hindu deity.
VIKING
Faith and Politics: How the “Moral Values” Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward (Sept., $24.95) by John C. Danforth. The former Republican senator from Missouri and ordained Episcopal priest criticizes the religious right and calls for change.
Believers: A Journey into Evangelical America (Oct., $24.95) by Jeffery L. Sheler introduces the thinking of some 60 million American citizens.
What Paul Meant (Nov., $24.95) by Gary Wills maintains that the best way to discover Jesus is to discover Paul.
VINTAGE
Late Have I Loved Thee: Selected Writings of St. Augustine on Love (Dec., $13.95 paper), edited by John F. Thornton, is prepared specifically for the general reader.
W PUBLISHING
Divine Nobodies (Oct., $13.99 paper) by Jim Palmer ponders the unexpected ways in which God is deeply connected to the world.
Facing Giants (Nov., $22.99) by Max Lucado employs the image of David to show how we can conquer the giants we face in life. 350,000 first printing.
Parenting: Starting Strong, Finishing Well (Dec., $19.99) by Charles Swindoll proffers pastoral counseling for building fruitful family relationships.
On the Move (Feb., $12.99) by Bono arises from the remarks he made at the 2006 National Prayer Breakfast.
The Prodigal Comes Home (Feb., $21.99) by Michael English. The renowned gospel singer writes of his life shattered by an extramarital affair and his redemption when God rescued him.
WARNER
Failing America’s Faithful: How Today’s Churches Are Mixing God with Politics and Losing Their Way (Feb., $24.99) by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. The oldest daughter of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy delivers a call to arms for spiritual revival.
WARNER FAITH
The Confident Woman (Sept., $22.99) by Joyce Meyer encourages women to embrace all that God created them to be.
The Unusual Suspect (Sept., $23.99) by Stephen Baldwin. The actor identifies the new role in his life, that of a Christian.
Not Easily Broken: A Novel (Oct., $23.99) by T.D. Jakes. A couple recognizes that their marriage is bound for destruction.
Happily Ever After (Jan., $16.99) by Kristin Armstrong. The former Mrs. Lance Armstrong composes a 365-day devotional for women seeking peace during the pain of divorce.
Becoming the Christian You Want to Be (Feb., $19.99) by Thomas D. Williams aims to enrich the spiritual journey.
WATERBROOK PRESS
Embrace Grace: Welcome to the Forgiven Life (Sept., $13.99) by Liz Curtis Higgs supplies help for every woman wrestling with past pain and disappointment.
Having a Mary Spirit: Allowing God to Change Us from the Inside Out (Oct., $13.99 paper) by Joanna Weaver takes women on the next step toward a soul-deep makeover.
On the Frontline: A Personal Guidebook for the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Challenges of Military Life (Nov., $13.99 paper) by Tom Neven deals with issues of fidelity, debt, loneliness and trust.
WATKINS (dist. by Sterling)
What Islam Did for Us: Understanding Islam’s Contribution to Western Civilization (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Tim Wallace-Murphy stresses the common roots of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
The Essential Gnostic Gospels: Including the Gospel of Thomas & the Gospel of Mary (Oct., $17.95) by Alan Jacobs brings a new appreciation to the 13 papyrus documents found in the Egyptian desert in 1945.
The Watkins Dictionary of Angels: Over 2,000 Entries on Angels & Angelic Beings (Oct., $17.95 paper) by Julia Cresswell describes the physical appearance of each and notes its place in the hierarchy.
WEISER BOOKS
Chakra Mantras (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Thomas Ashley-Farrand fuels spiritual advancement through the use of healing sounds.
Spirit Faces: Truth About the Afterlife (Oct., $24.95) by Mark Macy emphasizes photographs that capture the clear faces of nonphysical beings.
The Weiser Concise Guide to Yoga for Magick (Feb., $12.95 paper) by Nancy Wasserman says that spiritual power requires a healthy body and a clear-thinking mind.
WESTBOW PRESS
Heartland (Sept., $19.99) by Davis Bunn. A mysterious man finds fame and fortune when he lands the lead role in a top TV program.
Saint (Oct., $23.99) by Ted Dekker. An assassin with telekinetic gifts is molded into a killer for an extraordinary mission.
The Christmas Candle (Oct., $16.99) by Max Lucado. An angel suddenly appears in a lowly candle maker’s shop in a small English village.
Mountain Top (Oct., $21.99) by Robert Whitlow. A lawyer-turned-minister represents a man whose visions land him in jail for crimes he didn’t commit.
WESTMINSTER JOHN KNOX
The Ten Commandments for Today (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Walter J. Harrelson charges that the Ten Commandments are an inadequately mined treasure of helpful insight and guidance for the entire world.
The Gospel According to Science Fiction: From Asimov to H.G. Wells (Dec., $14.95 paper) by Gabriel McKee uncovers Christian themes in books, movies and TV shows.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Literary Meditations on Suffering, Death and New Life (Jan., $16.95 paper) by David S. Cunningham covers such authors as T.S. Eliot, Edward Albee and Shakespeare.
Dialogues Between Film and Faith (Jan., $TBA) by Edward McNulty. Thirty films show that God challenges people to care for others.
WHITE CLOUD PRESS
Quarreling with God (Nov., $19.95 paper), trans. and compiled by Jennifer Ferraro with Latif Bolat, is the first collection in English of mystic hymns by Turkey’s rebellious Sufi poets.
WHITE STONE BOOKS
Faith Each Day (Sept.) and God Each Day (Sept., $14.99 each) are daily devotionals. 25,000 first printing of the former, 45,000 of the latter.
Celebrate Teachers (Oct., $12.99) includes uplifting prayers to inspire educators.
Text Messages from God for Teens — Girls Only (Oct.) and … For Guys (Oct., $9.99 each paper) introduce a new series for teens. 25,000 first printing of the former, 20,000 of the latter.
WISDOM PUBLICATIONS
Mindful Politics: A Buddhist Guide to Making the World a Better Place (Sept., $16.95 paper), edited by Melvin McLeod, assembles the thoughts of Pema Chodron, Sam Harris, Thich Nhat Hanh and many others. 20,000 first printing.
Healing Breath: Zen for Christians and Buddhists in a Wounded World (Oct., $15.95 paper) by Ruben Habito affirms the compatibility of Zen and Christianity.
The Great Heart Way: Breaking Free of Emotional Pain (Feb., $16.95 paper) by Gerry Wick and Ilia Perez fuses Zen Buddhism and modern psychology to bolster self-esteem.
YALE UNIV. PRESS
Marking the Hours: English People and Their Prayers, 1240–1570 (Oct., $35) by Eamon Duffy pays homage to the Book of Hours.
The Talking Book: African Americans and the Bible (Oct., $30) by Allen Dwight Callahan explores the Bible’s role in the triumph of the black experience.
Republic of Mind and Spirit: A Cultural History of American Metaphysical Religion (Dec., $40) by Catherine L. Albanese follows such evolving versions as Freemasonry, Transcendentalism and the New Age movement.
ZONDERVAN
S.H.A.P.E. (Sept., $19.99) by Erik Rees expands on the five purposes described in Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life. 75,000 first printing.
Answers to Life’s Toughest Questions (Oct., $16.99) by Rick Warren finds results in the Bible. Also from Warren this month is The Power to Change Your life ($16.95) 100,000 first printing for each.
Prayer (Oct., $21.99) by Philip Yancey assesses our profound relationship with God. 190,000 first printing.
Ever After (Jan., $14.99 paper) by Karen Kingsbury is a sequel to Even Now. 150,000 first printing.
Pearls of Great Price (Jan., $19.99) by Joni Eareckson Tada serves as a reminder that the real gems of life come from God, not material possessions. 70,000 first printing.
