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One Mother to Another: Caryn Rivadeneira
Caryn Rivadeneira has had her struggles as a mother of three. She's been short-tempered, locked herself in a room to avoid the kids, and stood by and watched while her child had a major meltdown. Haven't we all?
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'Jesus Today' Named Christian Book of the Year
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has presented its 2013 Christian Book Awards.
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May 2013 Christian Marketplace Bestsellers: Adult, Children’s and Young Adult, Bibles
Your guide to the megasellers in Christian books.
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Religion Editor’s Note, April 2013
In the run-up to BookExpo America, publishers are busy planning their events, deciding which books to feature at their booths, and rounding up authors to bring for signings and appearances. Though a number of religion publishers have abandoned BEA in favor of the smaller, religion-specialty shows (feeling they are more cost-effective and productive), many religion/spirituality houses will be there. And of course some of the biggest publishers—HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Random House—have religion imprints or divisions whose books and authors will be a part of the rich buffet next month in New York City. Bon appétit.
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, April 2013
Fast out of the gate; Rand Paul on Time; awards and honors; new app and radio show; back to Noble; Brennan Manning passes.
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Were Early Christians Really Persecuted? PW Talks with Candida Moss
In her provocative new book, Candida Moss argues that the "Age of Martyrs" never existed.
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, April 2013
A revisionary look at Herod the Great; a guide to finding God beyond religion.
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Eric Metaxas: Profiling 7 Heroes
Eric Metaxas uses his knowledge of great men in history to confront what he feels is a crisis of manhood in today’s culture.
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It Is Written: News in Bibles and Sacred Texts, April 2013
B&H acquires Rainbow Study Bible; Crossway's ESV study site now for mobile; Zondervan Bible for moms gets a makeover.
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Pope Francis Books: A Critical First Look
PW offers a critical first look at books being churned out on the new Pope Francis.
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2013 Christy Fiction Nominees Announced
Publishers Bethany House and Tyndale snared the lion's share of nominations for the 14th annual Christy awards for excellence in Christian fiction.
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Revelation Graphic Novel a New Media Approach to John’s Visions
Zondervan’s ambitious graphic adaptation of the final book of the Bible is aimed at adults, not the juvenile market.
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Abingdon Launches New Line Blending Fiction and Bible Study
Abingdon is melding women’s fiction and Bible studies to create a unique line that explores biblical themes via Christian fiction.
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Catholicism at a Crossroads
While books about Pope Francis have been the biggest story in Catholic publishing lately—along with books that look back at Benedict’s tenure and focus on the papacy itself—others take a wider-angle view of the Church, or offer wisdom and encouragement for those in the pews.
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Atheists, the Next Generation: Unbelief Moves Further into the Mainstream
Books by and about nonbelievers have taken a new turn, growing beyond angry disdain to include more moderate voices.
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Reinventing the Bible: Books on Older Texts Shake Its Immutable Image
The Bible as we know it today developed over a long period of time, and four new books by biblical studies scholars shed light on that not-simple process.
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Zondervan Launches New YA Imprint
Zondervan is launching a new YA imprint targeted to the general trade rather than the Christian market.
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Mesu Andrews: Understanding Hosea
Mesu Andrews’ novel illuminates the complicated story of Old Testament prophet Hosea.
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Pope Francis Books Proliferate
It’s a moving target, but here’s PW's round-up of new and forthcoming Pope Francis books.
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Desmond Tutu Wins 2013 Templeton Prize
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has won the $1.7 million Templeton Prize for his “exceptional contributions to affirming life’s spiritual dimension.”



