Time to hedge your bets. High-profile authors enter (Pantheon) or return (Multnomah) to religion publishing. Publishers are also playing it safe by sticking with known draws like the Dalai Lama (Doubleday) or spinoffs of successes (B&H Publishing). While fiction as a faith vehicle continues to roll, religion books, like grace, keep flowing.
ABINGDON
eye of the god (Oct., $13.99 paper) by Ariel Allison. Jewel thieves attempt to steal the Hope Diamond from the Smithsonian.
24 Hours That Changed the World (Dec., $18) by Adam Hamilton examines the impact the last day of Jesus’ life had on human history.
ACTA
The Long Yearning’s End (Sept., $17.95) by Patrick Hannon collects stories and memoirs about God’s presence in everyday life. 10,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
ASHGATE
Science and Religious Anthropology: A Religious Naturalist Interpretation of the Human Condition (Nov.; $99.95, paper $34.95) by Wesley J. Wildman examines the convergence of science and humanities around a naturalistic vision of life.
AUTHENTIC PUBLISHING
How to Be a World-Class Christian: Becoming Part of God’s Global Kingdom (Oct., $12.99 paper) by Paul Borthwick explores global Christianity. Ad/promo.
AVE MARIA PRESS
Prayerfulness (Sept., $20) by Robert J. Wicks. The author of Riding the Dragon examines what it means to live in the present moment and be open to life and to God.
Compassionate Fire (Sept., $12.95 paper), edited by Robert A. Wild, collects letters exchanged by Thomas Merton and social worker Catherine de Hueck Doherty.
BAKER ACADEMIC
Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey (Oct., $44.99) by Mark Allan Powell offers an illustrated introduction to the New Testament. Ad/promo.
BAKER BOOKS
A Visual Guide to Bible Events (Sept., $39.99) by James C. Martin, John A. Beck and David G. Hansen illuminates the connections between events and locations.
My Father, Maker of the Trees (Sept., $17.99) by Eric Irivuzumugabe with Tracey D. Lawrence. A Rwandan genocide survivor tells his story of forgiveness, hope and the redemption of his land and people.
B&H BOOKS
The Power of Persistence: Breakthroughs in Your Prayer Life (Sept., $14.99 paper) by Michael Catt. Stories from Scripture and of personal ministry experiences attest to the power of prayer.
The Love Dare Day by Day: A Year of Devotions for Couples (Dec., $19.95) by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. A companion to The Love Dare.
BANTAM
Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation (Sept., $27) by Mitch Horowitz presents a history of mysticism and spiritualism in the U.S.
BARBOUR
Whose Kids Are These?: Rediscovering Love and Laughter as a Step-Mom (Nov., $7.97 paper) by Karon Phillips Goodman offers advice for stepmothers.
Love Is a Battlefield (Oct., $10.97 paper) by Annalisa Daughety. In this inspirational romance that kicks off a series set in national parks, a woman who is a park ranger falls in love with a co-worker.
BAYLOR UNIV. PRESS
The Making of Evangelicalism: From Revivalism to Politics and Beyond (Feb., $24.95) by Randall Balmer describes four key moments in the history of this movement and where it should go from here.
Toying with God: The World of Religious Games and Dolls (Feb., $24.95 paper) by Nikki Bado-Fralick and Rebecca Sachs Norris spotlights religious games and dolls from prehistoric times to the present.
BEACON PRESS
The Cathedral of the World: A Universalist Theology (Nov., $24.95) by Forrest Church examines universalist theology and answers to fundamentalism.
BETHANY HOUSE
Let God Talk to You: When You Hear Him, You Will Never Be the Same (Sept., $17.99) by Becky Tirabassi encourages readers to establish a conversation with God. 20,000 first printing.
Regret-Free Living: Tools for Building Strong, Healthy Relationships (Oct., $17.99) by Stephen Arterburn and John Shore advises those burdened by broken relationships to make peace with their past and move forward. 40,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.
BRAZOS PRESS
Covenant and Communion: The Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI (Oct., $21.99) by Scott W. Hahn describes the pope as one of the most biblically centered living theologians. Ad/promo.
Jesus and Money: A Guide for Times of Financial Crisis (Jan., $18.99) by Ben Witherington III examines what Jesus and his earliest followers taught about money, possessions and stewardship. Ad/promo.
CATHOLIC UNIV. OF AMERICA PRESS
Intellectual Appetite: A Theological Grammar (Sept., $24.95 paper) by Paul J. Griffiths considers the differences between curiosity and studiousness.
CHALICE PRESS
If Christians Were Really Christians (Oct., $19.99 paper) by John Killinger explains how effective churches can become if we follow Christ and model his message in our deeds and words.
CHOSEN BOOKS
Love Has a Face: Mascara, a Machete and One Woman’s Miraculous Journey with Jesus in Sudan (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Michele Perry. A missionary describes how Jesus’ love transformed Sudanese children she worked with.
Lulu: One Woman’s Journey from Poverty and the Occult to Enduring Faith (Oct., $13.99 paper) by Lulu Auger. The author explains how she found peace through Christ after finding only hopelessness in astrology. $60,000 ad/promo.
CHURCH PUBLISHING
Another Brush with God: Further Conversations About Icons (Oct., $28 paper) by Peter Pearson. This sequel to A Brush with God includes sketches.
Speaking to the Soul: Daily Readings for the Christian Year (Oct., $24 paper) by Vicki K. Black collects 365 spiritual reflections.
CONTINUUM
Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1906—1945: Martyr, Thinker, Man of Resistance (Dec., $29.95) by Ferdinand Schlingensiepen is a biography of this theologian.
The Difference Heaven Makes: Rehearing the Gospel as News (Jan., $24.95) by Christopher Morse invites readers to exercise a “post-modern permission” to listen to the gospel.
CROSSROAD
(dist. by IPG)
The Busy Family’s Guide to Spirituality: Practical Lessons for Modern Living from the Monastic Tradition (Sept., $16.95 paper) by David Robinson. This spiritual guide for families draws on principles of monastic communal living.
The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Richard Rohr describes ways to think outside of strict dualities and live in the present.
CROWN/HARMONY
Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul: How to Create a New You (Oct., $25) by Deepak Chopra. This sequel to Ageless Body, Timeless Mind addresses improving physical and spiritual well-being. 175,000 first printing.
DOUBLEDAY
The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World (Sept., $26) by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler, M.D., examines the problems facing the world and offers approaches to alleviate suffering.
Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs and the Difference They Make (Nov., $22) by Scott Hahn explains biblical doctrines and traditions underlying Catholic practices.
DUFOUR EDITIONS
Eckhart’s Way (Nov., $22.95 paper) by Richard J. Woods, O.P., focuses on the life, teaching and influence of German Dominican mystic Meister Eckhart.
WM. B. EERDMANS
The Fathers of the Church: St. Clement of Rome to St. Augustine of Hippo (Sept., $15 paper) by Pope Benedict XVI, edited by Joseph T. Lienhard, draws from the pope’s speeches on the Church Fathers.
No Gods but One: Deuteronomy (Oct., $15 paper) by Daniel Berrigan. The peace activist draws parallels between this biblical book and present times.
FAITHWORDS
The Love Revolution (Sept., $21.99) by Joyce Meyer advocates a grass-roots “Revolution of Love.”
Leaning into God When Life Is Pushing You Away (Nov., $22.95) by Robert A. Schuller with William Kruidenier advocates trusting in God despite disappointments and tragedies to foster a powerful relationship with him.
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
(dist. by Tyndale)
Becoming a Family That Heals (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Beverly and Tom Rodgers. These counselor authors share a model of relationships used to solve family problems.
FREE PRESS
It’s Your Time: Finding Favor, Restoration, and Abundance in Your Life Every Day (Nov., $25) by Joel Osteen discusses God’s power to help individuals change their lives.
Original Sinners: A New Interpretation of Genesis (Nov., $25) by John R. Coates draws parallels between the lives of individuals in Genesis and contemporary life.
FRESH AIR BOOKS
52 Ways to Create an AIDS-Free World (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Donald E. Messer reviews ways that people can make a difference dealing with this pandemic.
GEORGETOWN UNIV. PRESS
Common Ground: Islam, Christianity, and Religious Pluralism (Oct., $24.95 paper) by Paul L. Heck analyzes how these two religions understand theology, ethics and politics.
GUIDEPOSTS BOOKS
The Nazarene Secret (Feb., $23.95) by Evan Drake Howard. This novel relays two love stories: one from biblical times, the other contemporary.
HAMPTON ROADS
Jesus: The Explosive Story of the 30 Lost Years and the Ancient Mystery Religions (Nov., $28.95) by Tricia McCannon chronicles Jesus’ first 30 years. 15,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
HARPERONE
Eternal Life: A New Vision: Beyond Religion, Beyond Theism, Beyond Heaven and Hell (Sept., $24.99) by John Shelby Spong argues that life beyond death exists.
The Future of Faith (Sept., $24.99) by Harvey Cox examines why Christian beliefs are giving way to grassroots movements rooted in social justice.
HENDRICKSON
Codex Sinaiticus: The Story of the World’s Oldest Bible (Nov., $39.95) by D.C. Parker tells how this Bible was created, used in the ancient church and preserved for centuries.
The Heavenly Man (Oct., $19.95) by Brother Yun and Paul Hattaway reissues Yun’s autobiography chronicling his decision to stand strong for Jesus as a boy in China.
HERDER & HERDER
(dist. by IPG)
The Difference God Makes: A Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion, and Culture (Oct., $26.95) by Cardinal Francis George offers writings on the Catholic Church and on the unity of all people in the cardinal’s first book.
HODDER & STOUGHTON/SCEPTRE
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Is Anybody Up There?: Adventures of a Devout Sceptic (Dec., $13.95 paper) by Paul Arnott explores spirituality’s impact on daily existence and people’s beliefs.
HOWARD BOOKS
Fear Not Tomorrow, God Is Already There (Sept., $22.99) by Ruth Graham addresses how to tackle fear in times of uncertainty and crisis.
One Simple Act (Nov., $22.99) by Debbie Macomber presents true stories revealing how lives are changed by acts of kindness. 250,000 first printing. Author tour.
IGNATIUS PRESS
The Templars: Knights of Christ (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Regine Pernoud presents concise historical facts about the Templars.
Maria: Pope Benedict XVI on the Mother of God (Nov., $21.95) pairs Marian paintings, icons and sculpture with the pope’s writings on Marian doctrine. 20,000 first printing. $30,000 ad/promo.
INNER TRADITIONS
The Way of Beauty: Five Meditations for Spiritual Transformation (Sept., $16.95) by François Cheng explains, from a Taoist perspective, the role of beauty in transforming individuals and the world.
The Science of Happiness: 10 Principles for Manifesting Your Divine Nature (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Ryuho Okawa outlines principles for a spiritual life.
INTERVARSITY PRESS
A Better Freedom: Finding Life as Slaves of Christ (Oct., $15 paper) by Michael Card explores the biblical imagery of slavery as a metaphor for Christian discipleship.
Forgotten Girls: Stories of Hope and Courage (Dec., $16 paper) by Kay Marshall Strom and Michele Rickett rounds up interviews with girls throughout the world who lead difficult lives.
JEWISH LIGHTS
The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven: Reviewing and Renewing Your Life on Earth (July, $16.99 paper) by Ron Wolfson explores issues at the heart of a meaningful life.
Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief (Nov., $24.95), edited by Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove. This compilation of writings encompassing various movements in Judaism aims to stimulate discussion.
JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY
The Commentators’ Bible: The JPS Miqra’ot Gedolot: Leviticus (Oct., $75), translated and annotated by Michael Carasik, is the second volume of the contemporary English translation of this classic Bible. Ad/promo.
Subversive Sequels in the Bible: How Biblical Stories Mine and Undermine Each Other (Oct., $35) by Judy Klitsner pairs biblical tales to reveal how a later text has commented on or subverted an earlier one. Ad/promo.
JOSSEY-BASS
It’s Really All About God: Reflections of a Muslim Jewish Atheist Christian (Sept., $24.95) by Samir Selmanovic. An interfaith community leader shares stories about his life.
Jesus Freak: Feeding Healing Raising the Dead (Feb., $24.95) by Sara Miles encourages Christians to take up Jesus’ work in the world.
JUDSON PRESS
Got Style? Personality-based Evangelism (Oct., $15 paper) by Jeffrey A. Johnson, edited by Patricia G. Duckworth. Pastor and evangelist Johnson offers a vision of evangelism based on six personality types.
KTAV PUBLISHING
Aspects of Rabbi Joseph Dov Soloveitchik’s Philosophy of Judaism: An Analytic Approach (Sept., $29.50) by Shubert Spero analyzes this rabbi’s teachings on basic themes of Jewish theology.
KüNATI
(dist. by IPG)
And God Said, “Let There Be Evolution!” Reconciling the Bible, the Qur’an and the Theory of Evolution (Sept., $24.95), edited by Charles W. Wynn and Arthur W. Wiggins. Three scientists representing Christianity, Judaism and Islam reconcile the theory of evolution with the scriptures of their faiths.
LIGUORI
Prayers for Coping with Cancer (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Diane Losciale collects meditations, reflections and prayers written by cancer survivors.
Sacred Feasts: From a Monastery Kitchen (Oct., $29.99) by Brother Victor-Antoine d’Avila-Latourrette serves up recipes featuring seasonal produce.
LION UK
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Pilgrimage: A Spiritual and Cultural Journey (Feb., $29.95) by Ian Bradley. This history of pilgrimages includes common routes and personal accounts.
Mother Teresa: Faith in the Darkness (Feb., $18.95 paper) by Greg Watts profiles this inspirational woman.
LITTLE, BROWN
A World Without Islam (Feb., $25.99) by Graham E. Fuller imagines a world in which Islam never existed.
LITTLE, BROWN/REAGAN ARTHUR BOOKS
Marriage and Other Acts of Charity (Jan., $24.99) by Kate Braestrup. A minister explores marriage, faith and family.
LITURGICAL PRESS
The Four Gospels: Catholic Personal Study Edition (Sept., $24.95 paper) discusses the four gospels and what they reveal about the world in which Jesus lived.
Reflections on St. Francis (Oct., $15.95 paper) by John Michael Talbot offers meditations based on the life and reforms of St. Francis of Assisi.
LOYOLA PRESS
The Power of Pause: Becoming More by Doing Less (Sept., $16.95) by Terry Hershey discusses the benefits of pushing the pause button in a fast-forward world. 25,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
Retreat in the Real World: Finding Intimacy with God Wherever You Are (Sept., $14.95) by Andy Alexander and Maureen McCann Waldron describes ways to make an Ignatian retreat. 10,000 first printing. $10,000 ad/promo.
MERCER UNIV. PRESS
Buddha on the Backstretch: The Spiritual Wisdom of Driving 200 MPH (Oct., $27) by Arlynda Lee Boyer uses Buddhism as a lens to examine NASCAR racing and NASCAR as a means to illustrate Buddhist teachings.
MIDDLEWAY PRESS
Flower of Chinese Buddhism (Dec., $14.95 paper) by Daisaku Ikeda, trans. by Burton Watson, provides a history of Buddhism in China. 5,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.
MOODY
Daily Readings from the Life of Christ, Vol. 2 (Sept., $22.99) by John MacArthur is a daily devotional focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus. 60,000 first printing. $30,000 ad/promo.
The Five Languages, Revised and Updated (Jan., $14.99 paper) by Gary Chapman is a new edition of this book about giving and receiving love. 600,000 first printing. $250,000 ad/promo.
MULTNOMAH BOOKS
You Were Born for This (Sept., $22.99) by Bruce Wilkinson. The author of The Prayer of Jabez discusses how people can experience miracles daily. 500,000 first printing.
If God Is Good (Sept., $24.99) by Randy Alcorn explores suffering and the battle between good and evil. 100,000 first printing.
NAVPRESS
Dwelling in His Presence: 30 Days of Intimacy with God (Oct., $17.99) by Cynthia Heald. This 30-day devotional aims to teach women to listen and respond to the words of God.
Souvenirs of Solitude (Oct., $19.99) by Brennan Manning explains how solitude and silence are central to the spiritual life.
THOMAS NELSON
Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear (Sept., $24.99) by Max Lucado encourages readers to envision the day when they can trust more and fear less.
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life (Sept., $19.99) by Donald Miller follows the author’s editing of his life as if he were a character in a movie.
NEW CITY PRESS
15 Days of Prayer with Henri Nouwen (Oct., $12.95 paper) by Robert Waldron offers a 15-day course on the life and spirituality of Nouwen. Ad/promo.
THE NEW PRESS
Whose Gospel? A Concise Guide to Progressive Protestantism (Nov., $23.95) by James A. Forbes Jr. is a call to justice from this preacher. 30,000 first printing.
Whose Qur’an?: A Concise Guide to Progressive Islam (Jan., $24.95) by Farid Esack. This Muslim scholar and activist presents Islam as a faith committed to progressive values and justice. 15,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
The Dice Game of Shiva (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Richard Smoley provides a mystical exploration of how consciousness creates the universe.
NILGIRI
(dist. by PGW)
Renewal: A Little Book of Courage and Hope (Oct., $9.95 paper) by Eknath Easwaran compiles short readings on such themes as raising children, living simply and aging wisely.
NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
Uncommon Happiness: The Path of the Compassionate Warrior (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Dzigar Rinpoche Köngtrul presents teachings on Buddhism and advice for setting up and maintaining a spiritual practice.
W.W. NORTON
The Restored New Testament: A New Translation with Commentary, Including the Gnostic Gospels Thomas, Mary, and Judas (Sept., $45) by Willis Barnstone restructures the New Testament, restoring the original forms of names to reveal the Greco-Jewish identity of key figures.
The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary (Oct., $19.95 paper) by Robert Alter is an annotated translation.
NYU PRESS
Spirituality, Inc.: Religion in the American Workplace (Dec., $35) by Lake Lambert III examines contemporary practices of workplace spirituality.
Empire of Sacrifice: The Religious Origins of American Violence (Feb., $35) by Jon Pahl outlines the religious origins of systemic violence in America.
ORBIS
The Christian Future and the Fate of the Earth (Sept., $22) by Thomas Berry. The author of The Dream of the Earth reflects on the environmental crisis as a religious issue. 5,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
Waking Up to This Day: Seeing the Beauty Right Before Us (Oct., $17 paper) by Paula D’Arcy encourages readers to appreciate the grace in each day. 5,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
OUR SUNDAY VISITOR
After This Life: What Catholics Believe About What Happens Next (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Bernard J. Groeschel, C.F.R., explains how a better understanding of the Catholic faith will lead to a better understanding of mortality. 7,500 first printing.
Take Five: On the Job Meditations with Pope Benedict XVI (Oct., $9.95 paper) by Mike Aquilina and Fr. Kris D. Stubna rounds up five-minute reflections. 7,500 first printing.
OXFORD UNIV. PRESS
The Future of Islam (Sept., $24.95) by John L. Esposito, foreword by Karen Armstrong, focuses on this fast-growing religion and its future.
What I Believe (Oct., $12.95) by Tariq Ramadan. The author reveals his beliefs and ideas.
PANTHEON
Rashi (Aug., $22) by Elie Wiesel. The Nobel Peace Prize winner profiles Rashi, the biblical and Talmudic commentator of the Middle Ages. 35,000 first printing.
Reading Jesus (Oct., $24) by Mary Gordon. The author’s personal look at the gospels explores the mysteries surrounding Jesus. 25,000 first printing.
PARACLETE PRESS
The Jesus Prayer: An Ancient Practice to Quiet the Mind and Transform the Heart (Oct., $16.99 paper) by Frederica Mathewes-Green discusses the origins of this prayer and ways to apply it to everyday life.
The Teaching of the Twelve: Believing and Practicing the Primitive Christianity of the Ancient Didache Community (Nov., $14.99 paper) by Tony Jones spells out a way of life for Jesus followers that is based on an early Christian handbook.
PARALLAX PRESS
(dist. by PGW/Perseus Books Group)
Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Thich Nhat Hanh outlines key mindfulness practices developed and adapted by the author. 10,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
Wonderland: The Zen of Alice (Oct., $12.95 paper) by Daniel Doen Silberberg uses Alice in Wonderland as a jumping-off point to convey the Zen concept of “One Mind.” 10,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
PAULINE BOOKS
Theology of the Body: Some Thoughts and Reflections (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Karen Doyle offers insights into key ideas in Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.
Saint Joseph: Help for Life’s Emergencies (Sept., $5.95 paper), compiled and edited by Kathryn J. Hermes, compiles stories about and prayers to St. Joseph.
PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS
Religious Experience Reconsidered: A Building-Block Approach to the Study of Religion and Other Special Things (Nov., $26.95) by Ann Taves. The president-elect of the American Academy of Religion proposes a new framework for religious research.
Princeton Readings in Islamist Thought: Texts and Contexts from al-Banna to Bin Ladin (Nov.; $69.50, $26.95 paper), edited and with an introduction by Roxanne L. Euben and Muhammad Qasim Zaman, collects key primary texts on Islamist political thought from the early 20th century to the present.
RED WHEEL/CONARI PRESS
The Green Devotional (Jan., $14.95 paper) by Karen Speerstra collects 250 prayers for a healthy planet.
RED WHEEL/WEISER BOOKS
The Spellcaster’s Reference (Oct., $16.95 paper) by Eileen Holland is a guide to determining the best timing and ingredients for magical work.
REGAL/GOSPEL LIGHT
Beyond the Final Score (Sept., $22.95) by Tom Osborne. The author chronicles his years as congressman, educator, family man, mentor and athletic director.
When God Turned Off the Lights (Sept., $14.99 paper) by Cecil Murphey offers advice for getting through dark times.
REGNERY PUBLISHING
Life After Death: The Evidence (Nov., $27.95) by Dinesh D’Souza. This follow-up to What’s So Great About Christianity examines life, death and beyond. 150,000 first printing.
REVELL
Amish Peace (Oct., $12.99 paper) by Suzanne Fisher Wood. Real-life stories of Amish people and Amish proverbs underscore the peacefulness of this life.
Fit for My King (Nov., $14.99) by Sheri Rose Shepherd encourages women to turn their weight loss goals over to God.
RIVERHEAD
The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition (Oct., $25.95) by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D. updates this book on happiness.
RIZZOLI
Jesus of Nazareth: The Illustrated Edition (Oct., $60) by Pope Benedict XVI, preface by Msgr. Gianfranco Ravasi. This account of the life of Christ is illustrated with artwork by master painters.
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
Onward Christian Athletes: Turning Ballparks into Pulpits and Players into Preachers (Oct., $22.95) by Tom Krattenmaker examines the convergence of sports and faith.
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD/LEXINGTON BOOKS
God and Money: A Theology of Money in a Globalizing World (Sept., $29.95 paper) by Nimi Wariboko explores the theological and ethical implications of money.
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD/SHEED & WARD
A History of the Popes (Nov., $26.95) by John W. O’Malley chronicles the papacy and its impact on world history over the centuries.
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD/UNIV. PRESS OF AMERICA
Women in the Biblical World: A Survey of Old and New Testament Perspectives (Oct., $29.95 paper) by Mayer Gruber compiles current research on biblical women.
SAINT MARY’S PRESS
Saint Mary’s Press Essential Guide to Biblical Life and Times (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Martin C. Albl is a reference centering on biblical culture.
SCHOCKEN
The Girls of Room 28 (Sept., $26) by Hannelore Brenner unfolds the experiences of 12 young women imprisoned in the Theresienstadt internment camp from 1942 to 1944. 15,000 first printing.
SERVANT BOOKS
Choosing Beauty: A 30-Day Spiritual Makeover for Women (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Gina Loehr outlines virtue-based makeover.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
Emancipation: How Liberating Europe’s Jews from the Ghetto Led to Revolution and Renaissance (Nov., $30) by Michael Goldfarb offers a history of the liberation of European Jews, beginning with the years of the Enlightenment.
SKYLIGHTS PATH
The Losses of Our Lives: The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss (Sept., $19.99) by Nancy Copeland-Payton reveals how everyday losses help us deal with major ones.
Haiku—The Sacred Art: A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines (Oct., $16.99 paper) by Margaret D. McGee introduces haiku as a means of appreciating the sacred moments in everyday life.
SNOW LION
Destroying Mara Forever: Buddhist Ethics Essays in Honor of Damien Keown (Feb., $22.95 paper), edited by John Powers and Charles S. Prebish, compiles writings about applying core Buddhist concepts to contemporary moral problems.
STANDARD PUBLISHING
Happy Spouse, Happy House: The BEST Game Plan for a Winning Marriage (Nov., $14.99 paper) by Pat and Ruth Williams is a guide to developing a fulfilled relationship.
Eats with Sinners: Reaching Hungry People Like Jesus Did (Nov., $12.99 paper) by Arron Chambers offers a biblical model for evangelism-building relationships.
ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER PRESS
Finding My Voice: A Young Woman’s Perspective (Sept., $11.95 paper) by Beth M. Knobbe and Creating New Life, Nurturing Families: A Woman’s Perspective (Sept., $11.95 paper) by Sidney Callahan recount these authors’ spiritual journeys.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S PRESS
What Happened to Notre Dame? (Sept., $15 paper) by Charles E. Rice discusses this university’s “self-separation from Catholic orthodoxy.” 10,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
STERLING
Religion in America: A Comprehensive Guide to Faith, History, and Tradition (Nov., $34.95), edited by Harold Rabinowitz and Greg Tobin, surveys religious organizations and denominations in the U.S. today.
STERLING/DUNCAN BAIRD
Teachings of the Buddha: The Wisdom of the Dharma, from the Pali Canon to the Sutras (Sept., $14.95) by Desmond Biddulph and Darcy Flynn, photos by John Cleare, collects stories and insights from the Buddha’s teachings.
STERLING/ETHOS
Decoding the Spiritual Messages of Everyday Life: How Life Shows Us What We Need to Know (Oct., $19.95) by Paul DeBell reveals this psychiatrist’s approach to spirituality through reason.
STRANG/CHARISMA HOUSE
Fear Fighters (Nov., $21.99) by Jentezen Franklin encourages readers to confront and overcome the fears they deal with daily, including failure and death.
STRANG/FRONTLINE
Blood in the Sand (Aug., $15.99 paper) by Benny Hinn explores the history of the Israeli-Arab conflict. 150,000 first printing.
SUMMIT UNIV. PRESS/SNOW MOUNTAIN
ISSA: The Greatest Story Never Told (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Lois Drake relates in a novel the story of Jesus’ “lost years.” 7,500 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo.
SUNY PRESS
Acceptable Genes?: Religious Traditions and Genetically Modified Foods (Nov.; $70, paper $24.95), edited by Conrad Brunk and Harold Coward, discusses genetically modified foods from the perspectives of world religions and indigenous traditions.
SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION PUBLISHERS
Kaleidoscope: Lenses on Reality (Nov., $15.95 paper), edited by Carol S. Lawson and Robert F. Lawson, is the 16th Chrysalis Reader anthology of poetry, short fiction and essays. Ad/promo.
TARCHER/PENGUIN
The 2012 Story: The Myths, Fallacies, and Truth Behind the Most Intriguing Date in History (Oct., $26.95) by John Major Jenkins examines the origins of this portentous date.
What Is God? (Jan., $23.95) by Jacob Needleman outlines an approach to understanding a higher power.
TASCHEN
The Bible in Pictures (Sept., $39.99) by Stephan Fussel presents 117 color illustrations from Luther’s Bible of 1534.
TYNDALE HOUSE
SDWSC (She Did What She Could): Five Letters That Will Change Your Life (Sept., $9.99 paper) by Elisa Morgan suggests a realistic way to combat poverty, injustice and other issues.
Start Somewhere (Losing What’s Weighing You Down from the Inside Out) (Nov., $14.99 paper) by Calvin Nowell. The author tells of losing 215 pounds and developing a healthy lifestyle.
UNIV. OF MINNESOTA PRESS
The Bullhead Queen: A Year on Pioneer Lake (Sept., $24.95) by Sue Leaf. This memoir explores the relationship between humans and nature through the liturgical calendar.
UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS
Resurrecting the Brother of Jesus: The James Ossuary Controversy and the Quest for Religious Relics (Sept., $29.95), edited by Ryan Byrne and Bernadette McNary-Zak, collects essays about the archeological hoax in which skeletal remains were purportedly those of the brother of Jesus.
Zeal for Zion: Christians, Jews, and the Idea of the Promised Land (Jan., $35) by Shalom L. Goldman examines the interrelated roots of Christian-Jewish relations.
UNIV. OF NOTRE DAME PRESS
Monk’s Tale: The Pilgrimage Begins, 1941—1975 (Sept., $25) by Edward A. Malloy is the first installment of this Catholic educator’s three-volume memoir.
The Forgotten Founders on Religion and Public Life (Oct., $28), edited by Daniel L. Dreisbach, Mark David Hall and Jeffry H. Morrison focuses on Abigail Adams, Patrick Henry, John Jay and others.
UNIV. PRESS OF KENTUCKY
Wendell Berry and Religion: Heaven’s Earthly Delight (Nov., $40), edited by Joel J. Shuman and L. Roger Owens, probes the spiritual implications of Berry’s work.
USCCB PUBLISHING
Following Christ (Oct., $6.95 paper) by Pope Benedict XVI. The sixth volume in the pope’s Spiritual Thoughts series offers excerpts from his writings and homilies.
UPPER ROOM
No Act of Love Is Ever Wasted: The Spirituality of Caring for Persons with Dementia (Sept., $16 paper) by Jane Marie Thibault and Richard L. Morgan offers advice for those caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 6,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
WARNER PRESS
Acquainted with Autism: Ministering to Families with Autistic Children (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Sheila Gosney. The mother of an autistic teenage boy shares ideas for helping families like hers.
WATERBROOK PRESS
Extraordinary (Oct., $22.99) by John Bevere describes the broader scope of God’s plans for his children.
Sound of Sleighbells (Oct., $14.99) by Cindy Woodsmall. The author of When the Soul Mends offers a novella about a grieving Amish woman’s second chance at love.
WESTMINSTER JOHN KNOX
Accompany Them with Singing—The Christian Funeral (Oct., $24.95) by Thomas G. Long is a guide to planning and conducting meaningful funerals. Ad/promo.
99 Ways to Boost Your Spirit (Feb., $16.95 paper) by Kathleen Long Bostrom provides tips for enlivening one’s spiritual life. Ad/promo.
WHITAKER HOUSE
No Limits, No Boundaries (Oct., $12.99 paper) by Tiz Huch examines how prayer can change one’s life, family and finances.
Joyce Meyer: A Life in Redemption and Destiny (Oct., $13.99 paper) by Richard Young. This biography sets out to help readers find the strength to address problems in their lives.
YALE UNIV. PRESS
Among the Gentiles: Greco-Roman Religion and Christianity (Nov., $32.50) by Luke Timothy Johnson discusses the relationship between Christianity and the paganism of ancient Greece and Rome.
Sin: A History (Sept., $30) by Gary A. Anderson proposes that changing conceptions of sin and forgiveness lie at the heart of biblical tradition.
ZONDERVAN
A Year of Living Like Jesus: My Journey of Discovering What Jesus Would Really Do (Oct., $19.99) by Ed Dobson. This evangelical pastor chronicles his year of imitating Jesus’ life and obeying his teachings.
Shades of Blue (Nov., $14.99 paper) by Karen Kingsbury. A young man haunted by the past and confused about the future turns to God for forgiveness and redemption.
