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Reading On Acts of Faith

By Lynn Garrett | 05/18/2018 @ 07:00PM

New books on religious and spiritual practices have the capacity to teach and inspire.
Author Asks, is Repairing the World Ripping Judaism Apart?

By Howard Lovy | 05/17/2018 @ 03:25PM

In ‘To Heal the World?’ conservative author Jonathan Neumann challenges a popular buzzphrase among progressive American Jews, Tikkun Olam, calling it a dangerous corruption of Judaism.
Whitaker Acquires Smart Kidz Books

By Emma Wenner | 05/17/2018 @ 10:00AM

Christian publisher Whitaker House is expanding with the acquisition of Smart Kidz Books, a publisher of titles for children from infancy through age eight.
Paraclete Launches New Imprint for Franciscan Spirituality

By Emma Wenner | 05/15/2018 @ 11:00AM

Citing a need for more trade books on Franciscan spirituality, ecumenical publisher Paraclete Press launched San Damiano Books, a new imprint focused exclusively on the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi.
April Religion Bestsellers: ‘Everybody, Always’ Tops; Francine Rivers Stays #1

By Emma Wenner | 05/09/2018 @ 03:00PM

Bob Goff’s ‘Everybody, Always,’ a follow-up to 2012’s ‘Love Does,’ debuted at #1 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction list. Plus, Francine Rivers maintains her #1 spot in Religion Fiction with her newest novel, ‘The Masterpiece.’
Books for Belief: Christian Apologetics Enter A 'Golden Era'

By Ann Byle | 05/09/2018 @ 12:00PM

Publishers and authors discuss new trends and age old questions within books on apologetics, as well as the importance of the genre—which provides readers with arguments that support Christian beliefs.
Ex-Evangelical Rachel Held Evans Still Cherishes Her Bible

By Donna Freitas | 05/09/2018 @ 11:36AM

Rachel Held Evans, who made a splash when she publicly turned away from evangelicalism, shares the fresh inspiration -- and disturbing truths -- she found as she once again plumbed her Bible.
Religion Book Deals: May 9, 2018

By Emma Wenner | 05/09/2018 @ 09:30AM

Beaming Books takes a children’s book reminiscent of Chelsea Clinton’s ‘She Persisted; Fortress acquires a pastor’s debut, and more.
Constable to be Sole Publisher of WaterBrook and Multnomah

By Emma Wenner | 05/04/2018 @ 08:05AM

Following the departure of v-p and publisher Alex Field and a new spate of promotions at WaterBrook and Multnomah, Tina Constable will stay on as v-p and publisher of the Crown Publishing Group imprints.
'Jesus Always' Named ECPA's Christian Book of the Year

By Emma Wenner | 05/03/2018 @ 09:00AM

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) recognized Sarah Young's bestselling devotional, 'Jesus Always' (Thomas Nelson), with its top award, the 2018 Christian Book the Year.
Dalai Lama Plans Fewer Travels, Not Fewer Books

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 04/30/2018 @ 12:15PM

The 82-year-old the Dalai Lama is slowing down physically at 82 but he remains a prolific writer and a force in U.S. publishing with 90 titles already and more to come.
Religion Book Deals: April 25, 2018

By Emma Wenner | 04/25/2018 @ 01:00PM

Thomas Nelson’s two-book deal with Gary Sinise, a new graphic novel for Plough Publishing, plus more.
Religion Publishers Suspend Publication of Accused Pastor’s Books

By Emma Wenner | 04/25/2018 @ 10:00AM

At least two Christian publishing houses are halting the publication of books by Bill Hybels, the former pastor of a megachurch outside of Chicago, amid allegations against him of sexual misconduct.
2018 Festival of Faith & Writing ‘Mixes It Up,' Touts Diversity

By Ann Byle | 04/23/2018 @ 03:00PM

Nearly 2,000 writers, literary agents, and publishers gathered in Grand Rapids, Mich. from April 12-14 for the Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing, which featured speakers of color and panels on racial issues.
Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2018

| 04/23/2018 @ 01:50PM

Life lessons from the former CEO of Dollar General and the first book on the band Journey by its keyboardist Jonathan Cain are among the big books coming from religion publishers in May.
Why An Agnostic Philosopher Says We're All 'Religious'

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 04/23/2018 @ 10:08AM

In his new book, philosophy professor Stephen Asma argues that religion is our brain's survival toolbox for managing our emotions -- the realm of sorrow and love, forgiveness, resilience, joy – and violence, too.
Faith-Based Houses Are Here to Help

By Lynn Garrett | 04/20/2018 @ 07:00PM

Religion and spirituality publishers offer a plethora of books for people coping with problems.
Subject of ‘Boy Who Came Back from Heaven’ is Suing Tyndale

By Emma Wenner | 04/17/2018 @ 05:00PM

Alex Malarkey is alleging that his father acted alone in writing the false account of his near-death experience in 2010’s bestseller, 'The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven.’ He has filed a defamation lawsuit against Tyndale House Publishers.
Omid Safi Highlights Islam’s Poetic Teachings on Love

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 04/17/2018 @ 01:30PM

Rather than explaining or defending his faith, Islamic scholar Omid Safi translates a collection of Sufi mystics’ poems that extol the ‘transformative and redemptive’ love of God.
An Anti-Trumper Evangelical Weighs in on Trump's True Believers

By Donna Freitas | 04/11/2018 @ 11:45AM

Disappointed about the high rate of evangelicals who voted for Trump, John Fea tells PW that he hopes his new book will encourage Trump voters to re-examine their relationship with the President.

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