RELIGION
Edinburgh University Press
Christianity in North America Kenneth Ross, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Todd Johnson 30th June, hb, £150, 9781399507431 Latest volume in the Edinburgh Companion to Global Christianity.
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In Translation: Contemporary Tought in Muslim Contexts 28th February, pb, £29.99, 97814744 Aims to broaden current debates about Muslim realities which often overlook seminal works produced in languages other than English. Human Rights and Reformist Islam Mohsen Kadivar, Mirjam Künkler, Niki Akhavan vol 5 49311 Blasphemy and Apostasy in Islam Mohsen Kadivar, Gianluca Parolin, Hamid Mavani vol 6 57583
Transcendent God, Rational World Ramon Harvey 28th February, vol 1, pb, £24.99, 9781474451659 Constructs a contempo- rary philosophical theol- ogy from the Māturīdī tradition of kalām (Islamic scholastic theology).
The Spiritual Vernacular of the Early Ottoman Frontier Carlos Grenier 19th May, pb, £19.99, 9781474462280 Explores early Ottoman popular piety through the lens of the Yazıcıoğlu brothers.
Islamic Theology in the Turkish Republic Philip Dorroll 28th February, pb, £19.99, 9781474474931 Key themes in Turkish Islamic theology, from nationalism to religion and from democracy to gender identity.
Christian Monastic Life in Early Islam Bradley Bowman 28th February, pb, £24.99, 9781474479691 The relationship between monastic communities and Muslim society in the early centuries of Islam.
Equinox
Myth Theorized Robert A Segal 8th February, pb, eb, £22.95, 9781781798645 Collection of essays on
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the theories of myth. which come from the social sciences and the humanities.
LGBTQ+ Companion to Symbol, Mythology, Folklore and Spirituality Mariah Sparks,
David Hatfield Sparks, Randy P Conner 19th July, hb, eb, £150, 9781800502666 Revised, expanded edition of Encyclopedia of Queer Myth, Symbol and Spirit (Cassell, 1997). An unprec- edented reference source on same-sex desire, gender variance and the sacred.
Exploring Hindu Philosophy Ankur Barua 8th February, pb, eb, £22.95, 9781800502703 Introductory text points to some of the diverse tapestries of Hindu world- views where scriptural revelation, logical argu- ment, embodied affec- tivity, moral reasoning and aesthetic cultivation constitute densely inter- woven conceptual threads.
The Western Epistemic Tradition and the Scien- tific Study of Religion Donald Wiebe 17th May, pb, eb, £24.95, 9781800502734 How a science of religion emerged from the devo- tional, catechetical, theo- logical and philosophical forms of religious studies.
Religion and Marx- ism: An Introduction Paul-François Tremlett 22nd March, pb, eb, £15, 9781800502871 Concise and accessible introduction brings the writings of Marx, Engels and later thinkers in the Marxist tradition into focus in relation to reli- gion, social change and social justice.
The Gathering: A Story of the First Buddhist Women Vanessa R Sasson 14th June, pb, eb, £20, 9781800503403 A retelling of the story of the women’s request for ordination, inspired in particular by the Ther- igatha and building on the author’s years of research and experience in the field.
Floris Books
Redemption Michael Kientzler 2nd February, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781782508458 Thoughtful collection of lectures on the incarna- tion, death and resurrec- tion of Christ.
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Curious Contemplative Chris Webb 24th February, pb, £11.99, 9780281085729 Thoughtful and practical exploration of contempla- tive spiritual practices for those who long for a richer experience of God.
The God Story Alain Emerson 20th April, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780281087501 Retelling of the Biblical story from 24-7 Prayer, which will help believers find personal meaning in light of God’s overarching plans for humanity.
Pressure Off Monique Thomas 15th June, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780281087693 Encourages men and women to understand and embrace the gift of God’s grace.
Transforming Love Amy Boucher-Pye 4th April, pb, £10.99, 9780281087952 Insights into how friend- ship with God has the power to change everything.
Fortress Press
Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible Emanuel Tov 21st February, hb, £61.99, 9781506483481 Thoroughly revised fourth edition of authoritative textbook incorporates Tov’s insights of the last 10 years of scholarship.
Theological Anthropology J Patout Burns Jr, Joseph W Trigg, Robin Darling Young, Jeffrey Wickes, George Kalantzis 13th June, pb, £16.99, 9781506449401 Gathers and translates texts from early Chris- tianity that explore the diversity of theological approaches to the nature and ends of humanity.
Experiencing Scripture Victor H Matthews 7th February, pb, eb, £19.99, 9781506479606 To envision life in bibli- cal times it is essential to acknowledge that human- ity is immersed in sensa- tion and derives meaning from sensual experience.
To Mend the World Jason Lief, Kurt Rietema 27th June, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781506481227 Brings together practical theology, Christian minis- try and social entrepre- neurship to offer a robust
theological perspective and practical insights for youth ministry.
Leading While Black Torrance JR Jones 27th June, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781506482903 Explores the intersection- ality of three worlds— Black, Christian and leader—to inspire Black Christians to lead from the context of all that they are.
The Everyday Advocate Ross Murray 9th May, pb, eb, £15.99, 9781506485430 Encourages Christians in their advocacy of justice and shows them how to respond faithfully by taking practical steps in everyday life.
Paul: Narrative or Apocalyptic J Christiaan Beker, NT Wright 18th April, pb, eb, £11.99, 9781506488080 Should Paul’s Gospel be read as a decisive new beginning or be under- stood as the glorious fulfillment of Israel’s cove- nant? Beker and Wright weigh in.
Guerrillas of Grace Ted Loder 13th June, pb, eb, £13.99, 9781506488325 For four decades, this classic collection of tough, beautiful and earthy prayers has lightened hearts and dared spirits to soar.
Visionary Women Rosemary Radford Ruether 30th May, pb, £9.99, 9781506488509 Glimpses into the souls of three medieval mystics: Hildegard of Bingen, Mechthild of Magdeburg, and Julian of Norwich. Ruether’s sympathetic overview evokes the new religious horizons they envisioned for Christianity.
Race, Racism and the Biblical Narratives Cain Hope Felder 23rd May, pb, £9.99, 9781506488523 The profound differences in racial attitudes in the biblical world and in the present.
HarperChristian Resources
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Bible Study Guides pb,97803101 In-depth focuses over six sessions on aspects of God, the Bible and the Word for individuals and small groups. With streaming videos.
Luke
Lisa Harper 11th May, £15.99, 41341
Unoffendable Brant Hansen 2nd March, £13.99, 53153 John Kyle Idleman 16th February, £13.99, 56413 The God of His Word Kathie Lee Gifford, Rabbi Jason Sobel 16th March, £13.99, 56673 Parenting Andy Stanley, Sandra Stanley 2nd March, £13.99, 58417 Seeing God As a Perfect Father Louie Giglio 6th July, £14.99, 60922 In the Footsteps of the Savior Max Lucado 13th April, £14.99, 63831
Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks Ann Spangler 2nd March, pb, eb, £13.99, 9780310145158 Explores the most prominent names of God throughout the Bible to reveal the deeper mean- ings behind them.
The Power to Change Workbook Craig Groeschel 27th April, pb, £13.99, 9780310150817 Groeschel shares the prin- ciples he has discovered for breaking the dispiriting cycle of trying to change but failing.
Harper Design
The Women of the Bible Speak Coloring Book Shannon Bream 30th March, pb, £12.99, 9780063307407 Companion filled with verses and drawings where readers can take their creativity to new heights, enhance their faith and grow with God.
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Jesus for Everyone Amy-Jill Levine 18th May, hb, £25.99, 9780062216724 Biblical scholar argues that Jesus’ historic and cultural influence make him fascinating, provoca- tive and relevant for every- one, not just Christians.
Come Forth James Martin 13th April, hb, £26.99, 9780062694386
In this wise and thought- ful book, Martin analyses the miracle of Lazarus’ resurrection.
Curveball Peter Enns
23rd March, hb, £26.99, 9780063093478 Christian mentor explains how our model of God and faith must evolve as our understanding of the world deepens.
A Different Way Christopher Hall 23rd March, hb, £26.99, 9780063207547 Filled with personal stories, meditations on spiritual formation and wisdom, A Different Way is an interactive book that encourages reflection through daily journalling and Bible passages.
Harvard University Press
Hurt Sentiments: Secularism and
Belonging in South Asia Neeti Nair 31st March, hb, £39.95, 9780674238275 Penetrating history of censorship, hate speech and majoritarianism in post-partition South Asia.
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Steeple Chasing: Around Britain by Church Peter Ross 11th May, hb, eb, £22, 9781472281920 From the author of A Tomb With a View a celebration of the weird and wonderful churches of Britain.
Hodder Faith
The Power of Ideas Jonathan Sacks 6th April, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781399800020 Compelling selection of Sacks’ writing and speeches, with a foreword by the Prince of Wales.
Defenders of the Faith Catherine Pepinster 12th April, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781399800075 Why does the Christian church have such promi- nence in state affairs and should it keep this privileged position in 21st-century, multifaith Britain?
Repackaging Christianity: Alpha and the Building of a Global Brand Andrew Atherstone 28th March, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781399801539 A history of the Alpha movement and how “God’s own spin doctor” repackaged Christianity for a contemporary age.
The Good and Beautiful You James Bryan Smith
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