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PW’s 10 Most-Read Religion Stories of 2018
Questions over the changing religious beliefs of millennials, a defamation suit filed by the subject of 2010’s bestseller ‘The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven,’ and reports of sexual misconduct at Christian writing conferences make up some of PW’s top religion and spirituality stories of 2018.
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Reintroducing Islam’s Founder: 'PW' Talks to Michael Muhammad Knight
In his new book, religion professor Michael Muhammad Knight presents 40 views of the prophet Muhammad, painting him in an unexpected light and demonstrating the wide-ranging diversity within the Muslim world.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: January 2019
Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber’s critique of Christian teachings on sexuality and a dystopian thriller by bestselling author Tosca Lee are among the religion and spirituality books publishing this January.
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Religion and Spirituality Book Deals: December 12, 2018
Brazos Press returns to our roots with a book tentatively titled 'Native,' Fortress asks ‘What Am I Missing,’ and more.
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Karen Kingsbury Debuts in Middle Grade
One of the most popular Christian authors of today, Karen Kingsbury, is entering the children's market with a new series based on her bestselling Baxter Family books.
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Author Andrew Pessin Asks 'The Jewish God Question'
In his new book, philosopher Andrew Pessin takes a close look at Jewish thought through the ages, and discovers ‘exhilarating’ disagreement about God.
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November Religion Bestsellers: Lysa TerKeurst Takes #2; Christmas Stories Dominate
‘It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way,’ the new book by ‘Uninvited’ author Lysa TerKeurst, debuts at #2 in Religion Nonfiction; holiday-themed novels take over in Religion Fiction.
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Religion and Spirituality Book Deals: November 28, 2018
Ty Pennington, the host of ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' brings his life story to Zondervan; FaithWords signs a debut geared toward easing the challenges of motherhood, and more.
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Mike Huckabee Shares Advice for a Life ‘Well Done’
Former governor of Arkansas and two-time Republican presidential primary candidate Mike Huckabee is drawing on his experiences to offer advice on living meaningfully in ‘Rare, Medium or Done Well: Make the Most of Your Life.’
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Writing from the Middle: PW Talks to Lysa TerKeurst
In her new book, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and bestselling author of ‘Uninvited’ Lysa TerKeurst delves into the recent pain of her husband’s infidelity, a cancer diagnosis, and more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: December 2018
A guide to the spirituality of eating in ‘The Compassionate Kitchen’ and a careful look at Trappist monk Thomas Merton are among the religion and spirituality books coming out in December.
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AAR/SBL 2018: Women’s Studies, Politics, and ’Good News All Around’
At the annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature in Denver, Colo., held Nov. 17-21, hot topics included diversity, immigration, and more.
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Christy Awards 2018 in Photos
The 2018 Christy Awards recognized 10 works of Christian fiction in Nashville, Tenn. on November 7, including 'True to You' by Becky Wade, which was named Book of the Year. And adjacent to the Christy Awards, the second annual Art of Writing conference doubled its attendance from last year.
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Religion Book Deals: November 14, 2018
Relationship blogger Ashley Willis is bringing her next book to FaithWords, IVP signed a book of letters from a mother to her son about race, and more.
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Religion & Spirituality Update 2018: All Our Coverage
Ahead of the annual meeting between the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature on Nov. 17-20 this year, PW looks at the latest trends in academic religion book publishing.
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New Christian Retail Association Takes Shape
Bob Munce of the newly formed Christian Retail Association hopes to both liven up the industry and attract retailers with lower annual membership dues and innovative programs.
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October Religion Bestsellers: Megachurch Pastors Dominate; Kingsbury Returns to #1
New releases by David Jeremiah and Joel Osteen break into the top five on the Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list; Karen Kingsbury takes #1 in Religion Fiction with the latest installment to her Baxter Family series.
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A Selection of Bible Commentaries: Religion & Spirituality Update 2018
'Hebrews–Revelation' (Crossway, out now) is the 12th volume in the ESV Expository Commentary series, edited by Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., and Jay Sklar.
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Opening the Bible: Religion & Spirituality Update 2018
Scholars shed light on the scriptures.



