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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: January 13, 2016
A firestorm over a banned book about an Israeli-Arab love story, Pope Francis’s new book on mercy, and a reading list of books by Muslim authors are some of the hottest topics in religion publishing today.
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Bestselling Author Gives the Gospels A Fresh Translation
Thomas Moore, the former monk and bestselling author, is reinterpreting Jesus’s message for a new generation of readers with original translations of the four Gospels.
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Six Religion Books Headed to the Big Screen in 2016
Read it before you see it: here are six religion book-to-film adaptations slated to hit theaters in 2016.
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The Science Behind Prayer and 'The Illusion of God’s Presence’
Author John C. Wathey explores the evolutionary underpinnings of spiritual longing from a fresh angle in his book 'The Illusion of God’s Presence.'
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PW's Top Religion Stories of 2015
From Family Christian Stores’ bankruptcy journey to Ben Carson’s apology for plagiarizing, here are PW’s top religion stories of 2015.
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Jim Wallis on Slavery, Racism, and ‘America’s Original Sin’
Author Jim Wallis argues that current racial tensions are embedded in deep, unresolved, systemic sins such as slavery and racism in his book ‘America’s Original Sin.’
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Helping Teens Find Hope Amid the Hurt: PW Talks to Reggie Dabbs and John Driver
The co-authors of ‘Just Keep Breathing’ discuss how this collection of letters from real teens sheds light on the pain average teenagers experience and how parents, families, and educators can help.
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: December 9, 2015
An author’s take on how Islam, Christianity, and Judaism have shaped the world; a list of faith-based books to curl up with during the holidays; and a title that explores happiness are generating a buzz in the religion publishing industry today.
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Author Stephen Prothero Examines the Culture Wars, Past and Present
In 'Why Liberals Win the Culture Wars,' Stephen Prothero narrates the history of the American culture wars from the country's founding through today, with some interesting revelations along the way.
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Question Everything, Manage Your Ego, and ‘Break the Norms’ of Religion: PW Talks to Chandresh Bhardwaj
In his new book, author and spiritual guru Chandresh Bhardwaj urges readers to unlearn everything they have learned about spirituality for a stronger connection to God.
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After the Paris Attacks: Five Books About ISIS and Religious Violence
In November, 130 people were killed in a series of attacks in Paris. On December 2, a shooting possibly inspired by ISIS left 14 dead in San Bernardino. To help sort through the meanings and motives behind these attacks, here are five new and forthcoming books on ISIS and violent religious extremism.
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Reconnecting with the Spirituality of Food: PW Talks with Lisa Graham McMinn
Lisa Graham McMinn looks at how spiritual attitudes toward food and feasting have changed since the mass industrialization of agriculture in her book, 'To the Table: A Spirituality of Food, Faith, and Community.'
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Religion Scholars, Academic Publishers Meet in Atlanta
Attended by over 10,000 people, the joint annual summit revealed an increase in title output at academic religion publishing houses as well as the launch of several new lines.
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Family Christian Stores Plans a Holiday Rebound
Four months after emerging from bankruptcy, Family Christian Stores is counting on better customer service, no active solicitation for its charities, and improved merchandising and product mix to lift year-end sales.
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Cover Reveal: 'Dear Pope Francis,' the First Children's Book by the Pope
Check out the cover of Pope Francis' first children's book, 'Dear Pope Francis,' scheduled to be published by Loyola Press on March 1, 2016.
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Zonderkidz's Berenstain Bears Line Sells Five Million Copies
The Living Lights brand from Zonderkidz, now drawn by Stan and Jan Berenstain's son Mike. recently passed the five-million unit sales mark.
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Why Both Secular and Religious Writers Are Reflecting on the Bible
Some of today's most prominent writers are sharing their thoughts on the Bible and how it has impacted their lives in a new anthology.
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Religion and Spirituality Publishing News From Around the Web: November 11, 2015
Hot religion reading from across the web: seven books selected in honor of Jewish Book Month; 'The Office' star Rainn Wilson's new memoir on faith; a Christian man who claims he was fired for publishing a book about his beliefs.
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Religion and Spirituality On-Sale Calendar: December 2015
Big titles slated to publish in December include Adam Hamilton’s ‘John: The Gospel of Light and Life,' 'Life and Death' by medium Tim Braun, and 'The Teacup and the Skullcap' which differentiates tantra from Zen traditions.
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A Spike in Faith-Based Books On Mothering
Religion publishers are taking a swipe at both age-old parenting myths and the anxieties of new motherhood with four titles releasing this season.
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