Some people of faith worry that yoga’s philosophical and spiritual aspects might conflict with their personal beliefs. Others find that faith can interact with yoga practice in a way that makes it far more meaningful than “a good stretch.” Four new books examine the intersections of religion and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
New partnership for a new house; book award nominations open; indie honors for two publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
A starred review for Rowan Williams' exploration of Christian essentials; Lysa TerKeurst offers advice on making decisions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Alejandro Jodorowsky's film 'The Dance of Reality' is based on his unorthodox autobiography; Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham offer imperfectly wise stories and parables Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
In pre-Kindle days I once weighed myself down with more than dozen books after spending half a day in Powell's "city of books" in Portland, Oregon.People still enjoy cruising the miles of shelves in that wonderful monument to the era of print. By contrast, readers have been deserting the print... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Fall religion, in not so many words: still too many pastors; religion is still bad for you and the world (Christopher Hitchens has even come back from the dead, via previously unpublished essays, to remind us of this); Pope Francis still looks promising. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Terry Eagleton is a bookseller's nightmare. "They simply don't know where to put me," he says. With good reason: the pre-eminent cultural critic and distinguished professor has written on cultural theory, politics, and history, as well as a memoir and a novel. In recent years, his attention has... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
An Amish weekend; Catholic Press Association selects best books; awards and honors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Beyonce's pastor writes about love; liberation theologian Leonardo Boff assesses Pope Francis. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bruderhof magazine back in print; a signal anniversary for women in ministry; readers join authors online and on the water; publishing seminar offered; awards and honors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Starred review for a historian's thoughtful, humorous memoir of his Mormon missionary youth; Christian pastor Bill Hybels offers strategies for simplifying life. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Religion publishers showcased big new books and previewed forthcoming titles—including the Duck Dynasty patriarch's autobiography and a VeggieTales comic book series--at BookExpo America in New York May 23-31. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Religion publishers showcased big new books and previewed forthcoming titles—including the Duck Dynasty patriarch's autobiography and a VeggieTales comic book series--at BookExpo America in New York May 23-31. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Religion publishers were busy during BookExpo America's three-day run in New York May 29-31. Their participation seems to have stabilized--there were no new dropouts, and some publishers have returned after taking breaks over costs vs. benefits, finding the show valuable after all. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
With half as many vendors and buyers as last year, the 23rd annual Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit was very quiet. But one thing came through loud and clear: Catholic publishers are betting Pope Francis’ popularity will translate into burgeoning book sales,. And speculation on the future of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Image celebrates 60 years; Gary Chapman endows chair at Moody; Cambridge Bibles back to Cambridge; awards and honors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
New books look at the religiously unaffiliated--the "nones"--and what it means to be born anew. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
IPPY award-winners announced, a new kids' imprint at Barbour, a website for all things Amish, the popes in pictures and much more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
A Mormon writer takes a spiritual journey; a Presbyterian minister finds support for same-sex marriage in the Bible. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
World War I is remarkable in military history for its massive scope and loss of life, with more than nine million combatants killed. But its role in religious history is less appreciated, and an array of books coinciding with the July centennial could change that. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]