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Paraclete Press releases second novel by Miriam Feinberg Vamosh and Eva Marie Everson

May 13, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

Redeeming A Woman’s Strength and Hope:  Two Authors Pen Novel, Ahōti! A Story of Tamar

Israeli tour educator and bestselling author Miriam Feinberg Vamosh and bestselling author Eva Marie Everson met in 2002 during a journalists’ tour Vamosh led. The two have penned their second co-authored book, Ahōti! A Story of Tamar (Paraclete Press, May 14, 2024).

Their first co-authored book, Reflections of God’s Holy Land was a finalist for the 2009 Christian Book Award in Inspiration & Gift.

Their novel looks at the true events that Tamar, the daughter of King David lived through, and the culture that led to her rape by her half-brother Amnon, later avenged by her brother, Absalom. When David learned about the events of his daughter, he did nothing and his daughter was left feeling shamed.

Says Vamosh, “This book shows the story of coming out of the wilderness and into redemption by a central figure in Israel’s history. Culturally, many women are experiencing this type of betrayal in their lives and are looking for hope in the midst of it.”

The book, based on an ancient document purportedly written by Gad the Seer, chronicles Tamar leaving Jerusalem and living in survival mode, not wanting people to know her royal identity, while working through the inner turmoil with a glimpse of hope in the end.

Everson explains, “David was a leader and father but seemed to forget the importance of his children. The story speaks to both the tragic and triumph in life that people experience. We see Tamar feeling betrayed, but she didn’t want revenge – she wanted redemption.”

Ahōti: A Story of Tamar tells the story of one woman who defies customary actions. The authors portray her story through the characters and chronological events of the biblical story. “We see the impact this story has on women struggling to take their place, to feel seen and heard, and we hope this book gives them courage.”


BOOK SUMMARY  

Ahōti (Heb: my sister) brings to life the Old Testament story of the biblical princess Tamar, the daughter of David, King of Israel. Tamar’s search to overcome humiliation and betrayal after being assaulted by her brother takes her away from her childhood home and forces her to navigate the machinations of royal courts. The familiar Bible story ends with Tamar living “desolate” (2 Samuel 13:20), but master storytellers Miriam Feinberg Vamosh and Eva Marie Everson take readers beyond this sorrowful ending to a horizon of hope with an adaptation of an ancient anonymous manuscript, purportedly written by Gad the Seer (1 Chronicles 29:29), which was discovered in India in the late 18th century. This manuscript provides a surprising conclusion, which has powerful modern-day significance. Rich with cultural, biblical, and historic detail, and spiritually compelling, Ahōti will inspire readers to overcome humiliation, betrayal, and pain to embrace a purposeful life.

“Vamosh and Everson put an empowering spin on the biblical story of Tamar, the daughter of King David…Vamosh and Everson’s characters are made three-dimensional through evocative descriptive language. The revisions to the original story—in the Bible, Tamar eventually dies “desolate” in Absalom’s household—uplift. It’s a welcome and often gripping portrait of the unsung courage of a biblical heroine.” – Publishers Weekly

“Over the course of Everson and Vamosh’s novel, Tamar realizes her own strength and self-worth, exploring her womanhood, spirituality, ambitions, and the realities of her world. She also learns to value the wisdom and care of others as she provides care of her own. Tamar’s growth over the course of her journey is compelling and insightful, and her story will resonate with readers who enjoy feminist historical fiction.” – Booklist

Visit the book trailer and to read more about Ahōti!, visit Goodreads.


AUTHORS

Miriam Feinberg Vamosh is an author of nearly a half million copies sold of her work. She’s an editor and translator specializing in heritage and culture and issues involving the presence of women in the archaeological record. Miriam holds an undergraduate degree in education and a master’s degree in archaeology and heritage, with distinction, from Leicester University.  Her work includes a historical novel, The Scroll (Toby Press) and her nonfiction books are Teach it to Your Children: How Kids Lived in Bible Days (Avimedia 2014), Women at the Time of the Bible (Palphot 2007); Food in the Bible: from Adam’s Apple to the Last Supper (Palphot 2005); Daily Life at the Time of Jesus (Palphot 2000, translated into over 30 languages); Israel, Land of the Bible (Palphot 2005) and Pathways Through The Land of the Hart (Gefen).  She is the author of numerous articles on Israel’s history and lore and a tour educator with a focus on sites connected to Christian heritage and culture in Israel. She has written three site guides to Israel national parks, translated several of the national park pamphlets distributed to visitors, and edits and translates the work of Israel Antiquities Authority scholars and others.  Miriam’s master’s degree thesis entitled “Speaking of Women: Engendering Presentation at Megiddo,” examined more than a century of archaeological excavations at Megiddo (Armageddon) to discover what finds about women had been ignored, and whether and how the site museum could be redesigned to represent the presence of women in a place where warfare seems a paramount concern. Among the books on archaeological themes that Miriam has translated: Back to Masada (Amnon Ben-Tor), Biblical Lachish (David Ussishkin), and Solomon’s Temple and Palace (Yosef Garfinkel and Madaleine Mumcuolglu).  A native of Trenton, New Jersey, Miriam has lived in Israel since 1970.  https://miriamfeinbergvamosh.com/

Eva Marie Everson is a multiple award-winning author and speaker. She is one of the original five Orlando Word Weavers critique group members, an international and national group made up of critique chapters. She served as the original president from 2000 to 2007 and is now CEO of Word Weavers International, Inc. Eva Marie served as a mentor for Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild for several years and has taught at a number of writers conferences nationwide.  Eva Marie has served as an adjunct professor at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. In 2002 she was chosen as one of six journalists to tour Israel and in 2009 she, along with Miriam Feinberg Vamosh, worked with Israel’s Ministry of Tourism to organize another journalistic tour. Eva Marie has spoken in churches and women’s groups in the U.S. and Canada. A common face among faculty at Christian writers conferences across the nation, Eva Marie also serves as the director of the Florida Christian Writers Conference (along with Taryn Souders). In 2022 she received the Yvonne Lehman Legacy Award (June) and the Lifetime Achievement Award from AWSA (August).  Eva Marie is a member of AWSA (Advanced Writers & Speakers Association), ChiLibris, and FHL (Faith, Hope, and Love).  Eva Marie has received degrees and studied theology at Andersonville Baptist Seminary and The Tzemach Institute. She has been featured on numerous radio and television shows. Eva Marie and her husband live in Central Florida where they enjoy their children and grandchildren. They are owned by a cat named Vanessa.  https://evamarieeversonauthor.com/


ENDORSEMENTS

As an author of biblical fiction, I know the amount of research and work that goes into crafting a story like this. Miriam Feinberg Vamosh and Eva Marie Everson comprise the perfect team.
– Jerry B. Jenkins, Writer of the Left Behind series and The Chosen novels

I was privileged to have the opportunity to discover, annotate, and publish the ancient text Words of Gad the Seer. Now I feel even more privileged, when Ms. Feinberg Vamosh and Mrs. Everson share part of the book with the whole world. This story of Tamar is for women by nature, and it is almost unbelievable that it was told thousands of years ago.
– Prof. Meir Bar-Ilan, Professor Emeritus Former chair, Talmud Department, Bar-Ilan University, Israel Author, among many other works, of Words of Gad the Seer (Scotts Valley, CA: CreateSpace Publishing, 2016), Some Jewish Women in Antiquity (Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1998)

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Crossway celebrates two 2024 ECPA Christian Book Award winners

May 6, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

WHEATON, Ill.—Crossway is pleased to announce that both “Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age” (Crossway, September 2023) by Samuel D. James and “Knowing God’s Truth: An Introduction to Systematic Theology” (Crossway, May 2023) by Jon Nielson have won 2024 Christian Book Awards in their respective categories from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA).

Justin Taylor, Crossway’s executive vice president of book publishing, writes, “It’s gratifying to see these works by Samuel James and Jon Nielson recognized. It’s hard to think of many topics more pressing and relevant than what they address: Digital Liturgies offers insightful biblical wisdom from a tech-realist perspective on how patterns of online life shape and interact with our deepest desires, and Knowing God’s Truth seeks to equip the next generation with a guide for thinking God’s thoughts after him so that young readers can grow into good theologians as faithful Christians. What a joy to publish such competent and compelling works that meet the needs of God’s people!”

Digital Liturgies tied for the award in the Faith and Culture category. This accessible book by Samuel D. James exposes five “digital liturgies” that prohibit people from contemplating big truths, accepting the uncomfortable, and acknowledging God as their Creator. It then calls readers to live faithfully before Christ, finding wisdom through Scripture and rest in God’s perfect design.

Knowing God’s Truth, winner in the Ministry Resources category, is written by pastor Jon Nielson as part of Crossway’s Theology Basics series, to make systematic theology clear, meaningful, and practical for those looking for a highly accessible guide to studying God. In this introduction, Nielson defines systematic theology as “theological study done in a highly organized, topical way” and covers the twelve basic categories—Scripture, man, sin, church, and more. He also helps readers learn to apply theology in their everyday lives by integrating invitations to pray and meditate on what they’ve learned.

According to the ECPA’s website, the Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles in twelve categories, and is the oldest and among the most prestigious awards programs in the religious publishing industry.

Samuel James is the associate acquisitions editor at Crossway. He is the author of Digital Liturgies, a regular newsletter on Christianity, technology, and culture. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Emily, and their three children.

Jon Nielson (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois. He is coeditor of the book GospelCentered Youth Ministry and author of the Theology Basics series. He and his wife, Jeanne, have four children.

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Contact:  Callie Storch, cstorch@crossway.org, 1 (630) 682-4300, ext. 6052

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Hendrickson Publishers hires new Acquisitions Editor

May 6, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

Peabody, MA—Hendrickson Publishers is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Robert A. Hand (PhD, Calvin Theological Seminary) to the position of acquisitions editor. “We’re thrilled to have Robert join the Hendrickson team!” said Hannah Terenzoni, Hendrickson’s publishing director. “We think his creativity, knowledge, and industry experience will be a great contribution to the work we do.” He joins the Hendrickson team of Patricia Anders, editorial director, and editors Dr. Jonathan G. Kline and Dr. Karen DeCrescenzo Lavery.

Dr. Hand’s extensive editorial and acquisitions experience includes working with Baker Academic, Brazos Press, Kregel Academic & Ministry, and consulting with numerous other academic presses. A resident of Tyler, Texas, he teaches at George W. Truett Theological Seminary and LeTourneau University in the areas of biblical studies, theology, and philosophy. His interests include philosophical and historical theology, biblical studies, and languages. In addition to multiple academic articles and presentations, he is the author of Presupposing God: Theological Epistemology in Immanuel Kant’s Transcendental Idealism and Karl Barth’s Theological Method, published in the Princeton Theological Monograph Series.

“Hendrickson has an unusually accomplished history and very bright future of publishing leading works in biblical studies and languages and related reference works, as well as important primary source material and theological content,” said Dr. Hand. “We have an extraordinarily talented, energized, and well-resourced team, and I am honored to be a part of what’s ahead.”

About Hendrickson Publishers
Founded in 1980, Hendrickson seeks to meet the publication needs of the international academic community with biblical studies, biblical languages, and biblical reference resources and related theological works.

Media contact:  editorial@hendrickson.com

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The NavPress book “Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit” receives an ECPA Christian Book Award in Faith & Culture

May 6, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. (May 6, 2024) – Loving Disagreement by Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos was one of two Christian Book Award® winners in the Faith & Culture category named by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.

“I am fiercely proud of this book and of Kathy and Matt’s commitment to not just writing the message but living it,” said Caitlyn Carlson, NavPress senior editor. “It’s a call to step into the tensions of our world and wrestle with what it really looks like to love, to be gentle, and to live faithfully.”

Previously named book of the year by the Englewood Review of Books, Loving Disagreement considers how the fruit of the Spirit helps Christians engage in conflict more constructively and redemptively. Rather than civility, the authors contend, Christian virtues such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and more lead to better engagement and resolution of disagreement.

“Matt and Kathy worked really hard to craft a book that delivers on such an audacious promise,” said NavPress publisher David Zimmerman. “We’re grateful for the recognition from our industry of the significance of their work.”

For more information on NavPress titles, please visit navpress.com.

NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.®  Since 2014 NavPress has been in a publishing alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers.

The Christian Book Award® program has recognized the absolute highest quality in Christian books since 1978, when it was called the Gold Medallion Award. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact, the Christian Book Award® program is among the oldest and most prestigious awards in the religious publishing industry. ChristianBookAwards.com

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. For more information about ECPA: info@ecpa.org, ECPA.org.

Contact:  Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

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Tyndale House Publishers received ECPA Christian Book of the Year Award® for “All My Knotted-Up Life,” by Beth Moore, and the Christian Book Award for Bibles for the “NLT Student Life Application Study Bible”

May 6, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

Carol Stream, IL (May 6, 2024) – Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that the New York Times bestseller All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore has been named the ECPA Book of the Year.

“Beth’s book accomplished what we are all striving for in Christian publishing—making a dent in culture, crossing boundaries, nurturing empathy, and making much of God’s faithfulness,” said Karen Watson, Publisher of Tyndale Fiction. “We are honored to have worked with her on this project.”

A New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestseller, All My Knotted-Up Life is an incredibly thoughtful, disarmingly funny, and intensely vulnerable glimpse into the life and ministry of a woman familiar to many but known by few.

Tyndale also received the Christian Book Award in the Bibles category for the NLT Student Life Application Study Bible.

“It’s a great privilege to publish God’s Word, and Tyndale does so with the goal of making Scripture accessible to people in various languages, life stages, and circumstances,” said Amy Simpson, Publisher, Bibles. “It’s gratifying to see the quality of this Bible recognized as it reaches into the lives of young adults. We pray that this resource will draw more people to God’s goodness.”

The visually engaging NLT Student Life Application Study Bible brings learning to life for those who want to get serious about their study of Scripture. It invites readers into an ever-deeper knowledge of God and his work in the world. It features a beautiful, four-color interior that appeals to younger readers as well as adults of any age and is equipped with the Filament Bible app.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Andrea Martin, Sr. Director of Public Relations & Author Relations, andreamartin@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a trusted voice for generations of readers. Today, it is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale has proved a faithful guide, helping readers discover the life-giving truths of the Bible. Its mission is to open God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org

Contact: Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

 

 

 

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The Good Book Company celebrates 2024 Christian Book Award® winner

May 6, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Good Book Company is pleased to announce that The Songs of a Warrior  (The Good Book Company, February 2023) by Katy Morgan has won a 2024 Christian Book Award in the Young People’s Literature category from ECPA.

Carl Laferton, Executive Vice President for Publishing, says, “We are delighted that the ECPA has recognized the gift that Katy Morgan has provided to young people in her excellent book. The book showcases what we aim for with all our titles: to provide biblical, relevant, accessible books for people of all ages, to enable and encourage them to grow in their faith in and love for the Lord Jesus.”

In The Songs of a Warrior, Morgan provides a dramatic retelling of the accounts of the first two kings of Israel following the intertwining stories of Jonathan, David, Saul, and Michal as documented in 1 and 2 Samuel. She blends extensive historical research and careful reading of the Bible with a gift for storytelling to help kids ages 8-12 engage with God’s word and see the goodness of living under the loving rule of King Jesus.

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) annually presents the Christian Book Awards® program to honor the best books of the year in twelve categories. It is the oldest and among one of the most prestigious awards programs in the Christian book industry.

For media inquiries and access to promotional assets, contact: publicity@thegoodbook.com.

ABOUT THE GOOD BOOK COMPANY
Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church, and His gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith.

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Outreach Magazine wins several EPA Awards

May 6, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

Publication Recognized at Annual Evangelical Press Association Convention

Colorado Springs, CO:  Outreach magazine, a celebrated Christian ministry publication in its 21st year of circulation, received several awards at the annual Evangelical Press Association Convention, April 21–23. in Lexington, Kentucky.

The convention is a gathering of some of the world’s premier evangelical media outlets that counts among its membership Christianity Today, World Vision, DTS, The Voice of the Martyrs and Focus on the Family. EPA hosts two annual contests: the Awards of Excellence contest (for publications as a whole) and the Higher Goals contest (for individual pieces the publication produced—writing, photography, design, etc.).

At this year’s gathering, Outreach received an award of merit in the Christian Ministry (print) category, as well as a 2nd place Higher Goals award in the interview article category for “Lecrae: Reconstructing Faith” by Paul J. Pastor, and a 4th place Higher Goals award in the evangelism article category for “Beyond Growth and Decline: Why We Need a New Narrative to Mobilize the Next Generation” by Daniel Yang.

“It’s an honor to see the faithful work of the Outreach magazine team recognized by our peers,” Outreach Editor-in-Chief Ed Stetzer says. “Our hope is to inspire and encourage fellow believers in their kingdom work by continuing to share stories of gospel impact and practical tools for ministry.”

ABOUT OUTREACH MAGAZINE
With an emphasis on evangelism, discipleship and service, Outreach magazine offers ideas, innovations and resources for churches that seek to reach their community and change the world. Founded in January 2003 by church communications company Outreach Inc., Outreach is an award-winning, bimonthly periodical for church leaders and is available by subscription. Find out more at OutreachMagazine.com.

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Baker Publishing Group welcomes new executive vice president of marketing and publicity

May 6, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

Ada, Mich. (May 1, 2024)—Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce that Bob Gaudet has accepted the position of executive vice president of marketing and publicity, where he will be overseeing all six of Baker Publishing Group’s divisions including Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Chosen, Baker Academic, and Brazos Press. His official start date is May 2.

Gaudet is an innovative leader with over 12 years of experience in trade, academic, and children’s publishing. He has a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies, launching new products, and building relationships with authors and partners. Gaudet most recently served as vice president of marketing for Zondervan Bibles, a division of HarperCollins, where he effectively implemented digitally focused strategies in an ever-changing marketplace. His passion, skill, and intuition have resulted in impressive year-over-year growth.

Jesse Myers, the CEO for Baker Publishing Group, stated, “Bob is an experienced professional who brings with him first-class marketing experience across the Christian publishing categories. Under his leadership, Baker will continue to provide top-tier marketing and publicity to our titles, and we’ll be well positioned to adapt to the changes that continue to emerge in our market. We’re very excited to welcome Bob to the team!”

“I am honored and excited to join the great team at Baker,” said Gaudet. “The Baker family has been serving the church with thought-provoking, impactful books for nearly 90 years, so it is a privilege to be able to participate in this mission. I am thrilled to be a part of this marketing team in helping readers find their next favorite book.”

Baker Publishing Group (Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Chosen, Brazos Press, and Baker Academic) is a leading producer of Christian resources that give insight and inspiration to readers worldwide. Our divisions reflect the broadest scope of topics, which includes fiction, self-help, inspiration, professional books, Christian living and academic titles.

Contact: Karen Steele, (616)676-9185 x100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com

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CSB ‘She Reads Truth Bible’ hits 1 million copies

May 6, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, founders of She Reads Truth™, recently received ECPA’s Platinum Award for selling 1 million copies of the “She Reads Truth Bible,” published by Lifeway’s Holman Bibles in 2017. Photo by Bailey Watley

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway, B&H Publishing and Holman Bible Publishers recently announced the CSB “She Reads Truth Bible” achieved a Platinum Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) for selling more than 1 million copies.

Lifeway’s Books and Bibles teams celebrated this significant milestone with Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers, founders of She Reads Truth™.

“We’re so thankful for our partnership with Raechel, Amanda and the whole She Reads Truth™ team,” said Andy McLean, Lifeway’s director of Bibles and Reference. “To be able to lock arms with ministry partners to get Bibles into the hands of a million women is a remarkable thing. We are honored to come alongside the She Reads Truth™ team and steward this Bible.”

Describing the physical beauty of the “She Reads Truth Bible,” McLean said it reflects the beauty found in Scripture. “The Bible has a lot to say about beauty. We have a beautiful message in the gospel. We have a beautiful message in the story of redemption from creation to restoration. As publishers, we should want the medium to reflect the beauty of the message,” McLean said.

“We are so thankful to B&H for the work they’ve done to bring this Bible to the hands of a million women,” said Myers. “We didn’t do this. The surprise is that the Lord was able to use us. He has shown His kindness to us all along the way in the form of people and partners like Lifeway.”

What began with a simple tweet and the #shereadstruth hashtag in 2012 has now grown into a worldwide movement and community of “women in the Word of God every day.”

“She Reads Truth was born out of a desire to make Bible-reading part of our daily lives,” said Williams. “To know that the ‘She Reads Truth Bible’ has served to invite a million women into God’s Word—some of them for the very first time—is just incredible. Thanks be to God.”

Twelve years later, She Reads Truth™ serves a global community of more than a million women, men, and children with daily Bible reading plans and resources, including digital resources like the She Reads Truth™ app, website and podcast and printed resources like the “She Reads Truth Bible,” published in 2017, the CSB “He Reads Truth Bible” and the “She Reads Truth” book.

The “He Reads Truth Bible,” also published by Holman Bibles, recently achieved a Bronze Award from ECPA for selling more than 100,000 copies.

More information about the “She Reads Truth Bible” and “He Reads Truth Bible” can be found at lifeway.com/shereadstruth.

She Reads Truth™ is a worldwide community of women who read God’s Word together every day. Founded in 2012, She Reads Truth invites women of all ages to engage Scripture through daily reading plans, online conversation led by a vibrant community of contributors, and offline resources created at the intersection of beauty, goodness and truth. Learn more at SheReadsTruth.com or on socials at @shereadstruth.

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB) is a highly trustworthy, faithful translation that is proven to be an optimal blend of accuracy and readability. It’s as literal to the original as possible without sacrificing clarity. The CSB is poised to become the translation that pastors rely on and Bible readers turn to again and again to read and to share with others.

Holman Bibles, a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group, is the oldest Bible publisher in North America, publishing high-quality Bibles and reference resources that are trustworthy, accessible and useful for the pursuit of lifelong discipleship. Print and digital releases include the award-winning “CSB Explorer Bible for Kids,” the “CSB Tony Evans Study Bible,” the “Tony Evans One Volume Commentary” and the “She Reads Truth Bible.”

B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a team that believes Every Word Matters®. We seek to provide intentional, biblical content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, cultivating lifelong relationships with Jesus Christ. We publish (print and digital) in the trade, church, and academic markets, as well as the CSB translation. For more information, visit BHPublishingGroup.com.

In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, Christian music and movies, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: Aaron Earls, aaron.earls@lifeway.com

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Dr. Michael Brown is ‘Turning the Tide’ for a cultural revolution in his latest release

April 29, 2024 by Sheri Toomb

Lake Mary, Fla.— Dr. Michael Brown is taking charge to see revival shift into a cultural revolution in his latest release, Turn the Tide (May 7, 2024, Charisma House, ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-357-0).

Turn the Tide does more than simply beg for God to work a revival in our land. It’s a call to take the revival that He’s already given us so we can transform our society for the better.

“When revival does come, how can we move from outpouring in the church to awakening in society?” Brown writes. “Put another way, how do we move from revival to reformation?”

Brown answers these critical questions for how believers can actively take the experiences they’ve had with the Holy Spirit and use them to revive multiple areas of society.

“My greatest concern is not so much the presence of darkness in America as it is the absence of light,” Brown writes. “This book, then, focuses on the light—meaning on us—helping us realize how we can see genuine, lasting social transformation by implementing the principles laid out for us in Scripture,”

By examining historical accounts of revival and delving in deep into the Word of God, Brown gives readers the practical wisdom needed to engage with society and step out in faith to share the gospel with the world.

“How we respond today will go a long way in determining the future of our nation—our whether our nation even continues to exist as the United States of America.”

Turn The Tide is more than a book; it is a clarion call to action. Dr. Brown’s profound insights and practical guidance are poised to ignite a movement of cultural awakening and societal transformation that will impact generations to come.

“Revival alone will not get the job done. Revival alone will not turn the tide. It must be a revival in the church that leads to a reformation in society, an outpouring that leads to awakening.”

Turn the Tide, published by Charisma House, releases on May 7, 2024, and is available wherever books are sold.

Michael L. Brown, PhD, is the founder and president of AskDrBrown Ministries and the president of FIRE School of Ministry. The author of more than forty books, he is also the host of the nationally syndicated daily talk radio show The Line of Fire, where he serves as your voice for moral sanity and spiritual clarity. His syndicated columns appear on many leading websites, and his scholarly publications range from biblical commentaries to articles in Semitic journals and theological dictionaries. He has served as an adjunct or visiting professor at seven leading seminaries and has debated gay activists, agnostic professors, and Orthodox rabbis on university campuses. His website is TheLineofFire.org.

Keep in touch with Michael Brown

  • Website: TheLineofFire.org
  • Facebook: @ASKDrBrown
  • YouTube: @LFTV
  • X: @DrMichaelBrown
  • Instagram: @drmichaelbrown

For a review copy or to interview Dr. Brown, please contact media@charismamedia.com.

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