Biblical Critical Theory named CT’s Book of the Year
(Grand Rapids, Mich) Dec. 2023 – Zondervan, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is honored to have three books recognized in Christianity Today’s 2024 Book Awards, with one being named Book of the Year. Annually Christianity Today (CT) chooses books in twelve categories that are “most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.” Awards were announced on December 4, 2023.
The following Zondervan titles were recognized:
- Children- Award of Merit – The Things God Made: Explore God’s Creation through the Bible, Science and Art, by Andy McGuire, Zonderkidz
- Church/Pastoral Leadership – Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church, by Michael Kruger, Zondervan Reflective
- Apologetics/Evangelism – Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible’s Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, by Christopher Watkin, Zondervan Academic
- CT’s Book of the Year – Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible’s Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, by Christopher Watkin
“Zonderkidz is thrilled to see The Things God Made recognized with the Children’s Award of Merit,” says vice president and publisher of Zonderkidz, Megan Dobson. “Andy McGuire’s art is absolutely stunning and brings to life the creation story in a whole new way with engaging and educational text sure to inspire wonder in children and their families.”
“Zondervan Reflective is honored to partner with Dr. Michael Kruger to bring this timely and much-needed material to readers,” said Ryan Pazdur, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Reflective. “Spiritual abuse is a problem in today’s church and we must all learn to wisely identify and confront it.”
“It is my delight to congratulate Dr. Christopher Watkin on behalf of Zondervan Academic for the double honor of receiving CT’s Book of the Year and winning the Apologetics/Evangelism category,” said Katya Covrett, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Academic. “It has been incredible to see his work have such a formative impact on Christian engagement with modern life and culture in ways that are both biblically faithful and culturally relevant. We celebrate with Chris this high recognition of his book.”
To read the full 2024 Book of the Year Awards Announcement from Christianity Today, click here.
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