The Twible
The Bible in Emojis? Terrific idea, sloppy execution
By Jana Riess — June 1, 2016
(RNS) An Emoji Bible is a great way to reach young adults who might otherwise shy away from the Bible. But this fun new 'translation' of the KJV becomes tedious very quickly.
Pop quiz: Taylor Swift, or Book of Lamentations?
By Jana Riess — August 8, 2014
"She cries herself to sleep at night, tears soaking on her pillow." Is this a quote from Taylor Swift, or the biblical Book of Lamentations?
Should you make your self-published book available for free?
By Jana Riess — June 3, 2014
What are the advantages to making your book temporarily free through Amazon's KDP Select program? And what's the catch? (It's Amazon. There's always a catch.)
Christian authors’ new publishing option: Amazon
By Jana Riess — January 24, 2014
Yesterday, Amazon launched a new Christian publishing imprint. It's great for authors to have this new option, but is Waterfall providing the best deal?
The Twible on Fox News
By Jana Riess — January 14, 2014
Lauren Green of the Fox News video program "A Spirited Debate" interviewed me about "The Twible."
My 5 favorite religious books from 2013
By Jana Riess — December 30, 2013
This year, my favorite religious books included a riff on power from Andy Crouch, ruminations on birds and holiness from Debbie Blue, and a "Job through the ages" commentary from Mark Larrimore, as well as great novels by Mary Doria Russell and Lisa Samson.
Three rules for responding to critics (thank you, Abe Lincoln!)
By Jana Riess — November 20, 2013
It's easy to lash out in an immature fashion when we feel we've been unfairly judged. I've got three strategies for dealing with this, the last one inspired by President Lincoln.
The Twible is now available!
By Jana Riess — November 8, 2013
Thank you, thank you to all the people who have followed The Twible from its beginnings as a quirky little Twitter novelty to its fruition as a full-fledged book. The book is out today!
The X-Rated Bible
By Jana Riess — November 7, 2013
Recent controversies about offensive content in books has me wondering how the Bible would fare under the same standards. Incest? Check. Rape? Check. Bestiality? Check . . .
5 Money Rules from the Bible’s Book of Proverbs
By Jana Riess — October 23, 2013
What does the Book of Proverbs have to say about money, generosity, and wealth?
Because Every Bible Needs Cartoons
By Jana Riess — September 27, 2013
The cartoonist and I have been working on the final revisions to The Twible, which will be out in November. Because I am drowning in said revisions I am posting some of his awesome cartoons today instead of writing a real blog post. The kind that requires thinking and stuff. Some of the book’s 50+ […]
“Ezekiel Bread” . . . Seriously?
By Jana Riess — September 21, 2013
In the context of the whole Book of Ezekiel, the recipe is not put forward as a delightful whole-grain alternative to processed foods, but as a sign of God’s coming punishment of the people.
Making Space for Grief
By Jana Riess — August 28, 2013
I have the day off work today. I’m celebrating my mom’s birthday. Had she lived, she would have been 72. So today is going to be a time for celebrating my mom by enjoying things we would have done together. I will eat cake. I will go to an art museum. I will read more […]
Why I’m Self-Publishing My Next Book
By Jana Riess — July 2, 2013
Self-publishing for the first time after a decade of working with publishers is scary, time-consuming, and . . . absolutely exhilarating.
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