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Religion Update Fall 2015: Neighbors and Strangers
Islam remains a fertile field for study and for scholarly religion publishing.
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Religion Update Fall 2015: Cracking the Cover
The world’s most famous, and bestselling, book is also one of the most perplexing. Rank-and-file Christians, clergy, and scholars offer wildly disparate interpretations of the Bible’s collection of texts: some foster engagement, while others ignite passionate debates.
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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Confronts Religious Violence with the Book of Genesis
The scholar presents a fresh take on the biblical story that could diffuse what he calls a "sibling rivalry" between Abrahamic religions.
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Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's Message Now Available on E-books
After 35 years on the market, 'The Power of Positive Living' and other bestselling books by Dr. Peale are now expected to make an impact on a new generation of readers in the digital age.
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A Change of Heart on Same-Sex Attraction: Alan Chambers
The former president of an ex-gay ministry shares his story and why he moved away from the idea of a cure for homosexuality toward a more expansive, grace-filled Christianity in 'My Exodus.'
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Religion Publishing News From Around the Web: September 23, 2015
Jackie Collins' Buddhist beliefs and Pope Francis's White House address are among the most-talked topics online today.
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Spirituality and Religion On-Sale Calendar: October 2015
Don Miguel Ruiz and Barbara Emrys' 'The Toltec Art of Life and Death' and James Martin's fiction debut are among the most anticipated spirituality and religion books publishing in October.
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Kyle Idleman: My Life Begins Where It Ends
The bestselling author shows readers how to find a 'real life' by unpacking the paradoxical principles of Jesus's teachings in his new book 'End of Me.'
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Phyllis Tickle, Founding PW Religion Editor, Dies
Religion expert, author, and PW founding religion editor Phyllis Tickle has died at age 82, leaving a legacy that reaches far beyond books.
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Abraham as Rorschach Test: Alan Dershowitz on His New Book and the Future of Jewish Lawyers
Author and defense attorney Dershowitz makes a case in his new book that Abraham, the first Jew, was also the first lawyer, and a good one at that.
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ACFW Honors Christian Fiction at Annual Conference
Bestselling author Francine Rivers was among those honored during the 2015 American Christian Fiction Writers Awards, taking home the top Lifetime Achievement Award.
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‘War Room’ Filmmakers Hope Their Book Will Inspire Audiences Beyond the Theaters
'War Room' continues to sweep box-office sales, and the film's creators, Alex and Stephen Kendrick, hope to keep up the momentum with their book, 'Battle Plan for Prayer.'
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Lost in Translation: Author Reveals the Importance of Grammar in the Bible
Aviya Kushner traces the Bible's translations back to its original Hebrew, uncovering multiple meanings behind well-known passages in her book 'The Grammar of God.'
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Religion Publishing News From Around the Web: September 9, 2015
Are adult coloring books a new spiritual practice? What can Christians can learn from Confucius? These are a few of the questions answered in popular news items today.
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Why Are So Many Women Perfectionists? Christian Author Blames Social Media
Amy Carroll examines perfectionism and encourages readers to question their motives in her book 'Breaking Up with Perfect.'
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William Paul Young on the Controversies of Reimagining Eve
Young was accused of heresy with his bestselling 'The Shack,' and the author expects that his new novel 'Eve' will spark even more debate.
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The Red-Hot Adult Coloring Book Trend Reaches Religion and Spirituality
Adult coloring books come with Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian themes from religion publishers this year.
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Family Christian Looks to Repair Vendor Relations
Emerging from bankruptcy, Family Christian Stores aims to strengthen its relationship with vendors and reinvigorate their in-store and online sales ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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T.D. Jakes's Daughter Recalls Pregnancy at 13 in Book Inspired by Mother Mary
Sarah Jakes, the daughter of The Potter’s Church founder T.D. Jakes who became pregnant at age 13, pairs the responsibilities of modern motherhood with teachings from the Mary, the mother of Jesus, in her new book "Dear Mary."
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Spirituality and Religion On-Sale Calendar: September 2015
Titles on the Dalai Lama, a collection of angel stories, and a how-to on living like Jesus are among September's most-anticipated spirituality and religion books.



