Christian Titles Spring 2016 {IPG} Striving Toward God Spiritual Advice for Daily Living Abbess Arsenia (Sebriakova), Mary Naumenko Summary Born into a patrician family in the Don region, Anna Mikhailovna Sebriakova forsake the world at the age of seventeen and joined the Ust'-Medveditskii convent, where she was tonsured a nun with the name Arsenia. She subsequently served as abbess of this same monastery for 41 years. Abbess Arsenia’s counsels are steeped in Holy Scripture and in the inspiration that she draws from the services of the Orthodox Church. Throughout, she emphasizes the need to humble oneself, discern the will of God, and fulfill it through every moment of our life. Contributor Bio Holy Trinity Publications Abbess Arsenia (born Anna Mikhailovna Sebriakova) was the long-tenured superior of the 9780884653974 Transfiuguration Monastery, serving for over 45 years in that position during the second half of the Pub Date: 2/1/16 19th century. Mary Naumenko is the wife of an Orthodox priest and has been involved in parish Ship Date: 2/1/16 ministry for several decades. $19.95/$23.95 Can. Discount Code: SHO Trade Paperback 120 Pages Carton Qty: 96 Religion / Christianity REL049000 5.5 in W | 7.5 in H | 0.4 in T | 0.4 lb Wt Studies in the Catholic Social Movement Henry Somerville, Paul Misner, PhD Summary Written in 1933 during the heyday of the Catholic Social Movement, this text provides a primary- source snapshot that cannot be achieved by historical retrospectives written years later. It offers an eye-opening account of the response of Catholic activists to the social challenges posed both by the industrial revolution and the socialist response that it provoked. Contributor Bio Henry Somerville was one of the earliest and most active workers for the Catholic Social Guild, and in 1947 he was named a Knight Commander of St. Gregory of His Holiness Pope Pius XII. He is the author of Britain's Economic Illness , The Catholic Social Movement , and Civics: A Manual for Schools. Paul Misner, PhD is professor emeritus of theology at Marquette University and the author of Papacy and Ihs Press 9781932528183 Development: Newman and the Primacy of the Pope and Social Catholicism in Europe: From the Onset of Pub Date: 1/1/16 Industrialization to the First World War. Ship Date: 1/1/16 $20.95/$23.95 Can. Discount Code: SHO Trade Paperback 128 Pages Introduction by Paul Misner, PhD Carton Qty: 60 Religion / Christianity REL010000 5.5 in W | 8.5 in H | 1 lb Wt Christian Titles - January 2016 Page 1 {IPG} The One-Stop History of the Bible Robert V. Huber, Stephen M. Miller Summary Following on from the successful One-Stop Bible Guide and One-Stop Bible Atlas comes this guide to the history of the Bible from its origins to how it has shaped history and nations. In a highly visual way, The One-Stop Guide to the History of the Bible tells the story of how the Bible was written down, how the books of the Bible were selected, how and when the first translations happened, and explores how key moments in both World and Church history affected the Bible. This is an ideal point of reference for all who wish to explore the history of the Bible, especially those who prefer a strong visual approach. Lion Hudson 9780745970363 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 4/1/16 Ship Date: 4/1/16 Robert V. Huber has worked for over 20 years with the Reader’s Digest General Books Division, and $16.95/$20.95 Can. for over five years with Encyclopedia Americana. He holds a Master of Philosophy in American and Discount Code: LON English Literature from the City University of New York, an MA in Religious Studies, and a Hardcover post-master's certificate in Scripture from the Institute of Religious Studies in New York. He has also 128 Pages taught graduate courses in Scripture at the Institute. He lives in New York City. Stephen M. Miller is a Carton Qty: 32 freelance writer who specializes in Bible related projects. He has a degree in journalism and a Religion / Biblical Studies master’s degree in religious education. Books he has worked on include The Illustrated Dictionary of REL006630 Bible Life and Times and The Complete Guide to the Bible . Series: One-Stop series 7.8 in W | 9.5 in H Mrs Luther and Her Sisters Women in the Reformation Derek Wilson Summary Women have made crucial contributions to the life of the Church from New Testament times onwards, but the Reformation saw an explosion in their involvement. Having benefited alongside their brothers from the Renaissance's emphasis on learning, and with the increasing casting aside of the belief that they were intellectually inferior, women learned to read in ever increasing numbers—and most of them wanted to read the Bible. As a result, many started to interpret Scripture for themselves, putting them on a collision course with the Church. Contributor Bio Lion Hudson Derek Wilson is a historian, broadcaster, speaker, and novelist. He is the author of The People's Bible , 9780745956350 A Brief History of Henry VIII , Charlemagne , Francis Walsingham, Spymaster , In the Lion's Court , Out of the Pub Date: 5/1/16 Storm , and The Uncrowned Kings of England , among others. Ship Date: 5/1/16 $27.95/$33.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Hardcover 352 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Religion / Christianity REL082000 6.3 in W | 7.8 in H Christian Titles - January 2016 Page 2 {IPG} Bible from Scratch A Lightning Tour from Genesis to Revelation Simon Jenkins Summary For first-time readers, the Bible can be an intimidating and hefty read. This lively and witty resource offers a lightning sketch of the Bible that clearly explains the essential meaning of every book from both the Old and New Testaments. It provides helpful hints for understanding the motives and messages behind each of the Biblical writers and introduces all the famous people and events from Lion Hudson 9780745968476 key stories. Filled with humorous illustrations and plenty of wit, this is an ideal guide for getting to Pub Date: 4/1/16 know the Bible. Ship Date: 4/1/16 $14.95/$17.95 Can./£8.99 Contributor Bio UK Simon Jenkins is an author, editor and illustrator. His previous publications include Bible Mapbook , R Discount Code: LON Father N Hvn , and Windows into Heaven: The Icons and Spirituality of Russia . Trade Paperback 256 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Religion / Biblical Studies REL006000 5 in W | 5 in H The Thomas the Tank Engine Man The Life of Reverend W Awdry Brian Sibley Summary The Reverend W. Awdry was a devoted pastor and family man, who adored trains. He started to tell stories about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends in order to entertain his son Christopher. Those stories have now gone on to entertain generations of children around the world. A convinced pacifist, Awdry was thrown out of one curacy and denied another during World War II, because of his beliefs. He was a man of courage, who believed that you should live by certain rules. He built his imaginary world on the island of Sodor on these rules, and showed how those who transgressed them would always be "punished, but never scrapped," as he said. The Thomas the Tank Engine Man is a charming biography and a fascinating insight into the life of Reverend W. Awdry. First published 20 Lion Hudson years ago before the Britt Allcroft/Ringo Starr animations took Thomas to a worldwide TV generation, 9780745970295 this biography is now fully revised and updated. Pub Date: 6/1/16 Ship Date: 6/1/16 $19.95/$23.95 Can. Contributor Bio Discount Code: LON Brian Sibley is a writer and broadcaster with a longstanding passion for the writings of C.S. Lewis. His Trade Paperback books include The Land of Narnia an d Shadlowlands: The True Story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman . He is also known for his highly acclaimed BBC serializations of the Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of 352 Pages Carton Qty: 32 the Rings. Biography & Autobiography / Religious BIO018000 5 in W | 7.8 in H Christian Titles - January 2016 Page 3 {IPG} Not so Far Away Deborah Pierson Dill Summary Laurel Kerr lives each day fearing it could be her last. Years of pleading with God for deliverance from her husband’s deadly temper have convinced her that she’s beneath the Lord’s notice. Still, she perseveres, hoping that a redeemed husband and a Christ-centered marriage might one day be possible. Dr. Boyd Wendall has a soft spot for Laurel. Although she’s not his to take care of, she stirs his protective instincts. Time and again he finds himself in the midst of her trouble, and he can’t help but believe there’s a reason for it. When Laurel’s deliverance comes suddenly and unexpectedly, it raises questions about Boyd’s integrity, reopens wounds from his past, and leads to a trial the two cannot escape. Apart, they are just one man and one woman facing tribulation. Together, they’ll discover that God is not so far away. Pelican Book Group Contributor Bio 9781611165333 Deborah Pierson Dill is a writer, among other things. Her works include the Blithe Settlement series as Pub Date: 4/1/16 well as the Ransom Oaks Ranch series, both published by Pelican Book Group. Deborah lives in central Ship Date: 4/1/16 Texas with her husband and two children. $15.99/$18.99 Can.