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Religion Book Deals: July 2016
W Publishing picked up the latest book by the bestselling author of ‘God’s Not Dead.’ Plus, Worthy is publishing a book by Christian singer Matthew West, Whitaker House is taking 'Cosmic Initiative,' and much more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2016
A memoir by Shauna Niequist, the bestselling author of 'Savor,' and ‘A Call to Mercy,’ a collection of unpublished writings by Mother Teresa, are among August’s big titles.
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LaHaye, Co-Author of Left Behind Series, Leaves A Lasting Impact
Tim LaHaye, the evangelical pastor and co-author of the best-selling Left Behind series, died of a stroke on Monday. He was 90.
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To Be Bipolar and a Believer: PW Talks to Monica Coleman
In her new book, Bipolar Faith,' Coleman, a professor of theology and African-American studies, sheds light on what it’s like to suffer from mental illness when she was taught to believe faith is supposed to fix everything.
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New Books Seek to Answer Questions of Death and the Afterlife
From accounts of near-death experiences to ways of talking to kids about death, a wave of new books offer for the dying, the grieving, and the questioning.
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Drugs and the Divine: Where Psychedelics Overlap with Spiritual Practices
Religion and spirituality publishers are exploring the links between spiritual practices and mind-altering substances in eight new titles publishing between now and next spring.
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‘Ben-Hur’ Gets a Modern Remake, With Greater Roles for Women Characters
The great-great granddaughter of Lew Wallace is updating the classic 1880 novel ‘Ben-Hur’ to coincide with the rebooted film.
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Publishers Partner on New Bible Translation
B&H has teamed up with fellow evangelical publishing houses David C. Cook and Baker on publishing products from the new Christian Standard Bible launching in spring 2017.
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June Religion Bestsellers: A Bible Study Boosts Sales for ‘The Husband Project’; Jan Karon Stays #1
Sales shot up for Kathi Lipp’s 2009 ‘The Husband Project’ with the launch of an online Bible study. Plus, Jan Karon maintained the top perch in Religion Fiction for the second month in a row.
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Good News for Dark Times: Lisa Sharon Harper’s ‘Very Good’ Gospel
In her new book ‘The Very Good Gospel,’ Harper examines the first three chapters of Genesis to reveal readings from the gospel that speak to today’s anxious minds, racial divisions, and threats of violence.
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Lutheran Publisher Augsburg Press Renamed 1517 Media
Augsburg Fortress, the publishing house of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the parent company of publishing units Augsburg Fortress, Fortress Press, and Sparkhouse, is adopting the new name of 1517 Media.
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Small Space, Big Plans at ICRS 2016
Attendance at the International Christian Retail Show, held June 26-29 in Cincinnati, fell 29.5% from last year, but the CBA president revealed a new merchandising plan to help boost Christian retailers.
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Fall 2016 Religion & Spirituality Announcements
We preview the season’s most notable titles, which include a memoir by Tim Tebow, a new devotional by Sarah Young, historical accounts of atheism and biblical translation, and more.
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Mother Teresa Books Cluster Around Canonization
As Mother Teresa’s September 4 elevation to sainthood approaches, publishers celebrate the Nobel Prize-winning nun with books by and about her.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July 2016
Check out some of the most-anticipated religion and spirituality books publishing in July, including a new edition of Lew Wallace’s ‘Ben-Hur’ written by his great-great-granddaughter, Carol Wallace.
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Religion Book Deals: June 2016
Welcome to a new column focusing on book deals in the religion and spirituality market. This month, Zondervan nabs the latest books from Karen Ehman, Red Wheel/Weiser signed books of collected wisdom from Pope Francis and the Dalai Lama, and more.
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Catholic Publisher Ave Maria's Longtime Editorial Director Retires
Robert Hamma, Ave Maria's editorial director since 1996 who is retiring in July, reflects on his career in Catholic publishing.
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Food for Thought: Shauna Niequist Savors A Simpler Life
The bestselling author of ‘Savor’ explores how to live a simple, present life in her new book, ‘Present Over Perfect.’
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At War with the Self: Steve Antinoff Discusses the Zen Quest
A lifelong student of Zen describes the challenges of studying Buddhism in Japan—a 15-year experience enriched by the memorable people he encountered.
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Spotlight on Jim Hylton, Author of ‘Being at Ease’
Jim Hylton of Fort Worth, Tex., a lifelong pastor, public speaker, and author, has dedicated his life to sharing a message of awakening to God’s presence.
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