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Zondervan releases the NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible

Tackling challenging questions in polarizing times

Grand Rapids, MI, Sept. 2024 – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce the release of the NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible, with Preston Sprinkle, PhD, co-founder and president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, a New York Times Bestselling author and the founder and host of the “Theology in the Raw” podcast, serving as the project leader and general editor.

“In a culture that has become exponentially polarized, it can be difficult to think deeply and love widely. God calls believers to live faithfully in a way that flips the wisdom of worldly kingdoms on its head,” said Sprinkle. “The Upside-Down Kingdom Bible captures the specific counter-culture vision of God’s reign on earth and helps readers see how relevant the Bible is for our understanding of the public nature of our faith.”

With thoughtful, Scripture-based notes from trusted Christian voices, the NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible explores difficult issues facing Christians today in an honest, nuanced, and graceful way. Hundreds of side-column notes, full page articles, essays, and book introductions address topics such as: race and ethnicity, creation care, science, abortion, wealth and poverty, gender and sexuality, politics, baptism and technology and provides readers a practical resource to live faithfully in the modern world.

“The Upside-Down Kingdom Bible is an important tool for engaging Christians who are seeking biblically based answers to tough questions,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “While it is not always easy or comfortable to confront these polarizing topics, it is our hope that this Bible will provide readers a fresh, challenging experience as they engage God’s Word.”

The NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible is printed in Zondervan’s exclusive NIV Comfort Print® typeface for smooth reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for the New International Version text, Comfort Print offers an easier reading experience that complements the most widely read modern-English Bible translation.

The Upside Down Kingdom Bible is available now. To request a review copy or schedule an interview with Preston Sprinkle, please email Amy Morris at amy.morris@harpercollins.com.

About Zondervan:  Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Amy Morris, Director of Public Relations, amy.morris@harpercollins.com 

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