Carmen Joy Imes uses LEGO imagery to reflect on faith as something built together over time. Read here: https://bit.ly/49WcpPO Explore the LEGO temple: https://bit.ly/4ac370W

‘Becoming God’s Family’ by Carmen Joy Imes calls readers to see the church as a shared life shaped by covenant and responsibility, not individual preference. Read here: https://bit.ly/4tfJpKo

Coming soon: 'Disability and Evangelism' by Rochelle Scheuermann She uncovers how God’s story in Scripture responds to the complexities of disability and provides both the means and message to share good news among people of all abilities. Preorder now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1514009781/

Two resources your bookshelf can't live without: 'Swing Low' vols. 1 and 2. In this groundbreaking two-volume work, Walter R. Strickland II highlights the ways theology has formed and motivated Black Christianity across the centuries. Get your copies wherever books are sold.

‘Racial Justice for the Long Haul’ — Christine Jeske Justice work shaped by faith calls for patience, humility, and perseverance. Christine Jeske reflects on staying present for the long work of racial justice. Listen here: https://apple.co/4tjbHUa

Deepen your understanding of history, confront unsettling truths, and work toward justice and healing with 'Undoing Manifest Destiny: Settler America, Christian Colonists, and the Pursuit of Justice' by L. Daniel Hawk. Available now wherever books are sold.

Christians have all too often compromised with racism throughout history, but that’s not the whole story. Hearing the prophetic witness of revivalist social justice efforts in the nineteenth century can provide a fresh approach to conversations about race and faith in the church.

Richard Hughes Gibson reads The Divine Comedy alongside voices like C. S. Lewis and Dorothy Sayers, inviting readers to see Dante as a guide for moral clarity and spiritual formation today. Read here: https://bit.ly/4r3xiOH

@carmenjoyimes.bsky.social speaks about the church as a formative community shaped by shared belonging and responsibility. That vision reflects her book ‘Becoming God’s Family'. Listen here: https://apple.co/4sQh2lN

Now available on Seminary Now: a new course from Andrew Abernethy based on 'Savoring Scripture.' Learn a six-step framework for reading the Bible with clarity, confidence, and faithful response. seminarynow.co/savoring-scripture-ivp

Andrew DeCort’s work is explored through the lens of the golden rule, highlighting his conviction that Christian faith is not only about what we believe, but how we live toward others. Read here: https://bit.ly/3N41SJg

Featured Book: The theme of the glory of God runs through the Bible. But what does that mean? And what does it mean to glorify God? @ivpacademic.bsky.social

We're saddened over the recent loss of Dr. Daniel Treier. Dr. Treier was a wise friend and mentor to all who knew him. We're grateful not only for his theological legacy, but for his charity and kindness that embodied the truth he professed. He will be deeply missed.

Karen Johnson’s ‘Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice’ shows how small acts of faith can shape communities and challenge injustice. This Patheos review is great place to start: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2025/11/review-of-karen-johnson-ordinary-heroes-of-racial-justice/

Hey NetGalley readers! Our upcoming Advent release, 'Candles in the Darkness,' is now available on NetGalley. Read it here: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

In 'Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?,' author Mikel Del Rosario offers a thoughtful, accessible guide for anyone wanting to understand how Jesus spoke about his identity, and why it matters today. Read here: https://bit.ly/4aeFyWY

📢 A new writing retreat from InterVarsity Press 📝 The Transform Your Writing Retreat is designed to make space to explore the soul of the writer and the intersection of writing and spirituality. Space is limited. Apply today!

Featured Book. What bothers me about many books on work is they are too optimistic or pessimistic. I like the realism of looking at what makes for good work for finite and fallen creatures. @ivpacademic.bsky.social

Navigating faith at work does not have to be complicated. Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels, coauthors of 'Working for Better,' offer grounded, actionable guidance that helps managers and teams create environments where everyone belongs. Listen to their conversation: https://bit.ly/44KkG6c

What inspired literary giants like C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams? 'The Way of Dante' takes you on a journey of discovering how the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and his masterwork, 'The Divine Comedy,' shaped their thoughts, artistry, and faith. Order now!

The glory of God is a central theme that runs throughout Scripture. But what is God’s glory? And what does it mean to glorify God? 'The Earth Will Be Filled' by Donnie Berry shows how God’s glory is at the heart of the gospel and of the entire story of the Bible. Out now!

Featured Book: Glad to see this in-depth treatment of an important but neglected doctrine. "He ascended into heaven..." @ivpacademic.bsky.social

In the darkness of the winter, as we look forward to the coming of Christ during this season of Advent, we look for lights to remind us of the hope we have in the Gospel.

Featured Book. Explores the meaning of the sacrifices in Leviticus and the sacrifice of the Incarnate Son. @ivpacademic.bsky.social

Authors and their books at the fall academic conferences—a thread. We greatly enjoyed seeing you all in Boston this year!

I'm on the Holy Post today talking about why the church still matters. Check it out! youtu.be/MdRjKTX7t3o?...

Indigenous interpretations bring invaluable insights to all of God’s people. 'Reading the Bible on Turtle Island,' affirms Creator's presence with Indigenous people since the beginning. Available now wherever books are sold!

“I believe our work as a Christian publisher should reflect the beauty and breadth of God’s image through the stories and perspectives of His people." Terumi Echols, InterVarsity Press president and publisher Read more here: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

This week's STARRED new release is Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters by @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social buff.ly/dMeLIaC

Save room in your suitcase for 'The New Testament in Color' again this year! If you're attending the academic conferences in Boston this week, be sure to plan ahead!

Our latest review from @drbobcornwall.bsky.social covers “Why I Am Protestant” (@ivpacademic.bsky.social) by @bethfelkerjones.bsky.social. “Jones ... invites readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Protestant branch (branches) of the Christian faith.”

Featured Book. For those who affirm the authority of the Bible, this raises an interesting question. NT writers and early church fathers often quote from the Septuagint. @ivpacademic.bsky.social

#TeamUP in religious studies with @ivpacademic.bsky.social and Marquette University Press! Learn more about their featured works in the #UPWeek Gallery: https://bit.ly/47i1X3X#TeamUP

Featured Book. Did you know that American Indigenous peoples call North America "Turtle Island"? Indigenous translations of biblical narratives have opened my eyes to new aspects of familiar stories. Can't wait to see what else this book opens up! @ivpacademic.bsky.social

NEW volume in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series! In ‘Exodus,’ Paul Williamson offers a careful and clear treatment of the foundational text, with its overarching focus on the relationship between the Lord and Israel. Available now: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/exodus-pau...

Does the Septuagint have authority for the church today? In 'The Authority of the Septuagint,' scholars Gregory Lanier and William Ross explore the Septuagint's authority over the ages and whether it holds for today’s church. Order now: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-author...

43% of American adults believe that Jesus was a great teacher and nothing more. In ‘Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?’ scholar Mikel Del Rosario demonstrates through the tools of historiography the historical validity of Jesus’ divine claim. Order today: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/did-jesus-...

NEW edition of Christopher Wright’s ‘The Mission of God’! This updated second edition includes the latest biblical theology of mission and missional hermeneutics—containing key questions from the past two decades. Order the second edition today: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-missio...

Now available in paperback! Angela Sabate’s ‘Social Psychology in Christian Perspective’ covers key topics in social psychology while demonstrating how a distinctively Christian approach can offer fresh ideas and understandings. Order the paperback edition: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/social-psy...

One of the only historical and constructive works on the ethics of neighbor-love. In ‘Reviving the Golden Rule,’ Andrew DeCort explores the ethics of neighbor-love throughout time, inviting readers to flourish as they reclaim loving their neighbor. Buy now: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reviving-t...

The third philosophy book by Louis Markos is almost here! 'From Aristotle to Christ' has everything readers love about 'From Achilles to Christ' and 'From Plato to Christ.' Aristotle is an important conversation partner for some of history's greatest Christian thinkers. Preorder today!

So thankful for A.J. Swoboda's strong endorsement for Becoming God's Family! If you've been frustrated by the church, I hope my new book offers you a renewed vision of what is possible when we gather. Pre-order here: shorturl.at/6d224 #becominggodsfamily @ivpacademic.bsky.social

The largest study on faith and work today. Drawing from over twenty years of research, ‘Working for Better’ by Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels presents a fresh vision of what a redemptive Christian presence at work looks like. Order now: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/working-fo...

How do we integrate faith and psychology as clinicians? In ‘The Integrative Mindset,’ Brad D. Strawn and Earl D. Bland guide clinicians in cultivating a mindset that harmonizes personal experiences and innate talents with therapeutic practice. Order today: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-integr...

Professor and author, @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social, recording the audiobook for her forthcoming book, 'Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters.' She reminds us of a powerful truth—God delights in the global, intergenerational family He has created. Preorder now!

Are you looking for accessible theology but don’t know where to start? J. D. Lyonhart’s ‘The Journey of God’ takes readers through the six pivotal acts of the Christian story—Creation, Fall, Nation, Redemption, Church, and End. Order now! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-journe...

We're grateful for the legacy Walter Brueggemann has left on the field of biblical studies (and beyond) and the ways he was immensely generous and encouraging to numerous IVP authors, inspiring the work and ministry of many.

New book on Dorothy L. Sayers’s reflections on film! 🎬 Crystal L. Downing’s ‘The Wages of Cinema’ draws upon Sayers’s often overlooked interactions with cinema to illustrate how film theory can be enriched by the truths of the Christian faith. Get your copy now: www.ivpress.com/the-wages-of...

The heart of Revelation lies in its opening words—"the revelation of Jesus Christ." In ‘Thinning the Veil,’ biblical scholar @shanejwood.bsky.social provides interpretation tools, scriptural insights, and spiritual takeaways for more accessible study. Order now: www.ivpress.com/thinning-the...

"Filled with insights and activities, this book comes as a welcome addition to the homiletic library and offers itself as a conversation partner and traveling companion." @erbks.bsky.social review of 'Preaching in a New Key' by @markglanvillejazz.bsky.social: englewoodreview.org/mark-glanvil...