RNS Press Releases
Bestselling ‘Something Other Than God’ is (paper)back
By Religion News LLC — November 15, 2016
In the bestselling hardcover edition of her autobiography, SOMETHING OTHER THAN GOD, Jennifer Fulwiler told her humorous, uplifting story about her journey from lifelong unbelief to faith and an intimate relationship with Jesus and the Catholic Church, joining science, faith and reason in an engrossing read that’s now in its fourth printing.
Veteran publishers launch a movement toward better Bible reading
By Religion News LLC — November 15, 2016
A team of executives from the Bible publishing industry has come together to form the Institute for Bible Reading (IFBR), an organization focused on combating the silent crisis of Bible disengagement. Research continues to confirm that meaningful Bible engagement is declining despite greater Bible access than ever. The group is committed to changing the prevailing assumptions and practices around Bible reading, which they claim perpetuate a hyper-individualized and fragmented Bible-reading experience.
‘Famous Nathan’ book & author talk
By Religion News LLC — November 14, 2016
"Famous Nathan" chronicles the extraordinary life of an immigrant looking for a better life for himself and his family. Nathan's story provides a window into the immigrant experience, detailing the inner workings of successful business and portraying the riotous landscape of Coney Island during the glory years of the 20th Century.
Faith leaders challenge sovereign wealth and pension funds: divest from fossil fuels
By Religion News LLC — November 11, 2016
Leaders from global faith groups, financial institutions and foundations called on sovereign wealth and pension funds to end trillions in investments related to fossil fuels and invest in renewable energy in line with the Paris Agreement.
Accordance® XII is faster, deeper, better
By Religion News LLC — November 8, 2016
Accordance Bible Software is pleased to announce the release of its most powerful and diverse Bible software collections ever.
Pastrami on rye
By Ron Ribiat — November 8, 2016
Ted Merwin, Ph.D., will be discussing his new book, " Pastrami On Rye, An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli," on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., at Temple Israel of Lawrence, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, N.Y.
Discovery: How ancient texts were written
By Religion News LLC — November 7, 2016
Virgil, Homer, Ovid, Cicero, Plato, Aristotle, and many others, all wrote using an identical underlying literary structure. This same structure was used by each of the biblical writers, says independent scholar, Anne Kanno. It was a type of ring composition that was the modus operandi used for writing texts for over 2000 years.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – November 4, 2016
By Religion News LLC — November 2, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #2010 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on November 4, 2016 (check local listings).
Religion News Service appoints Tom Gallagher as CEO and Publisher
By Ron Ribiat — November 2, 2016
The Religion News Foundation (RNF) and its subsidiary, Religion News Service (RNS), are pleased to announce that journalist, lawyer and business executive Tom Gallagher has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the foundation and Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of the news service effective immediately.
Discover how Saint Peter holds the keys to finding Jesus
By Religion News LLC — November 2, 2016
Nationally renowned Bible Scholar, author and Catholic speaker Dr. Tim Gray hands his readers the keys to a deeper understanding of St. Peter in his new book, PETER: Keys to Following Jesus. Readers will marvel at the insight provided, as Gray lays out Peter’s journey from man to saint and how one can learn and grow in their relationship to Jesus from pivotal moments in St. Peter’s life.
A child is born without eyes, and parents see God’s gifts
By Religion News LLC — November 1, 2016
From a combined birth defect so rare only 50 other cases exist in the world, Christian Buchanan was born without eyes. Now, in her new book, Through the Eyes of Hope, Christian’s mom, Lacey Buchanan, tells the gripping story of how God helped two parents see the worst circumstances radiate with glory.
Public Faith in Action named one of year’s best religion books
By Religion News LLC — October 31, 2016
Publishers Weekly, the international trade journal of book publishing, has selected Public Faith in Action: How to Think Carefully, Engage Wisely, and Vote with Integrity by Miroslav Volf and Ryan McAnnally-Linz, published by Brazos Press, as one of the Best Books of 2016. The list of the year’s best books is featured in the October 31 print edition and online.
Religion Communicators Convention to explore faith communications and presence
By Religion News LLC — October 28, 2016
The omnipresence of faith communications “here, there and everywhere” and mastering the channels for communicating those messages will serve as the theme of the Religion Communicators Council’s (RCC) annual convention, March 30-April 1, 2017 in Chicago.
The Balm In Gilead, Inc., joins Faith United Against Alzheimer’s Coalition highlighting the role of African American churches in fight against Alzheimer’s disease
By Religion News LLC — October 27, 2016
Faith United Against Alzheimer’s – an UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Coalition mobilizing the faith community in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease – today announced that The Balm In Gilead has joined the Coalition, bringing decades of experience working with African American churches in the United States to tackle urgent health challenges.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – October 28, 2016
By Religion News LLC — October 26, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #2009 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on October 28, 2016 (check local listings).
