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Fortress Press

Scholarship that Matters: In the academy. In the church. In the community.

16/07/2024

Exciting news! Walter Brueggemann's new book Land is on its way. In it, Brueggemann delves into the systemic and structural roots of poverty, emphasizing the role of community as a powerful solution.

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15/07/2024

Preorder Alert! Now through 7/17 you can preorder " from Barnes & Noble at 25% discount! offers a historical, literary, and theological reading that explains how Revelation relates to the life of faith.

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1517 Media - Acquisitions Editor 15/07/2024

Join the 1517 Media team! We're hiring for an Acquisitions Editor for our Broadleaf Books imprint. This position will acquire adult trade nonfiction book manuscripts that cover topics such as spirituality, religion, politics, culture, and personal growth.

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1517 Media - Acquisitions Editor 1517 Media is a multimedia company composed of five vital, creative imprints: Beaming Books, Fortress Press, Broadleaf Books, Augsburg Fortress, and Sparkhouse. We create resources for spiritual growth and development, for Christian worship and faith formation, and for academic study and professiona...

Essential Bonhoeffer Reads 13/07/2024

Discover essential reads on Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life and teachings, offering insights into resistance and faith in challenging times. Explore titles that illuminate his impact and relevance today.

Essential Bonhoeffer Reads Discover essential reads on Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life and teachings, offering insights into resistance and faith in challenging times. Explore titles that illuminate his impact and relevance today.

1517 Media - Marketing Communications Specialist 12/07/2024

We're hiring! 1517 Media is looking for a Marketing Communications Specialist to execute day-to-day marketing and sales activities for the Congregational Team, with a focus on engaging, vibrant, and customer-focused writing skills along with video/audio content creation.

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1517 Media - Marketing Communications Specialist Are you a marketer who wants to make a difference in the 21st Century Church?Does your skill set span precise and zingy copy writing, marketing communications knowhow across platforms, and video and audio production and editing, with the goal of delighting customers at the heart of what you do? ...

11/07/2024

Spoil yourself with new books for the fall season! Check out our amazing selection and enjoy 25% off when you order through Barnes & Noble. Your future self will be grateful!

Highly recommended - Living Lutheran 06/07/2024

Your Weekend Read: We and our sister imprints Beaming Books and Broadleaf Books are featured in Living Lutheran's "highly recommended" book round-up!

Highly recommended - Living Lutheran The June 2024 "Media in ministry" roundup includes recommended new titles for a variety of Lutheran audiences.

Jerry Falwell’s toxic legacy 05/07/2024

🚨 Review Alert! by Keri Ladner is reviewed in The Christian Century, “an invaluable dive into the toxic fundamentalism that has so distorted Christian faith and damaged so many people.”

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Jerry Falwell’s toxic legacy Keri Ladner digs into the Moral Majority founder’s archives to show how his fantastical interpretations of world politics seeded the ground for...

03/07/2024

We are so excited to attend Wild Goose Festival in just over a week! If you'll be there, be sure to visit our booth for exciting new swag and keep an eye out for Broadleaf Books, Beaming Books, and Fortress Press authors.

03/07/2024

When someone survives a sexual violation, there are few words that can describe the experience and pain that follow. Tumminio Hansen offers fresh ways of speaking and listening that reframe how we can describe, discuss, and address r**e.

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Q&A with J. Christopher Edwards, author of "Crucified" 02/07/2024

📖 Today's Read: Discover the untold truth behind the depiction of Jesus' ex*****on in "Crucified" by J. Christopher Edwards.

Q&A with J. Christopher Edwards, author of "Crucified" Discover the untold truth behind the depiction of Jesus' ex*****on in "Crucified" by J. Christopher Edwards. Uncover the historical inaccuracies and the impact on Christian-Jewish relations.

28/06/2024

The fervor surrounding AI often serves to dehumanize the poor by eliminating employment opportunities, automating social work, reinforcing biases, and prioritizing profit over stability.

Examine the intersection of poverty and AI in .

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🏖️ Your June Newsletter Has Arrived: Shop our Summer Print Sale and discover our recent releases 27/06/2024

🏖️ Your June Newsletter Has Arrived: Be sure to get the details of our interview with J. Christopher Edwards, author of "Crucified," read a riveting review of "Singing Church History," and explore our Summer Print Sale!

🏖️ Your June Newsletter Has Arrived: Shop our Summer Print Sale and discover our recent releases Another month packed with exciting releases, news, and reviews. Be sure to get the details of our interview with J. Christopher Edwards, author of Crucified, read a riveting review of Singing Church History, and explore our Summer Print Sale!

Jürgen Moltmann, theologian of hope, dies at 98. 21/06/2024

Jürgen Moltmann, theologian of hope, dies at 98. J. Michael West, consulting editor at WCC and former editor-in-chief of Fortress Press, writes about his life and legacy.

Jürgen Moltmann, theologian of hope, dies at 98. Jürgen Moltmann, renowned theologian of hope, passes away at 98, leaving a profound legacy in Christian theology and ecumenicalism. Discover his impactful life and groundbreaking contributions.

19/06/2024

Dive into the haunting history of Charlotte, North Carolina with "Our Trespasses." This gripping book unravels the complex web of race, geography, policy, and religion that have shaped the landscape of this city and beyond.

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18/06/2024

Sanders and Parons delve into the economic, environmental, and pastoral aspects of co**se care, offering insights into how we can approach this co**se care in a thoughtful and ethical way.

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14/06/2024

SALE ALERT‼️ The entire Fortress website is on sale just in time for you to stock up on beach reads! Everything from the classic works to recent releases and even forthcoming titles is 30% off!

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06/06/2024

Our condolences to the friends and family of Jürgen Moltmann, an intellectual giant whose ideas will influence the field of theology for generations. As the American publisher of many of his essential works, we are proud to be connected to his legacy.

"I have pondered the death and reawakening of a living soul. We die into the resurrection, and the eternal life is the life of the world to come."
—Jürgen Moltmann, "Resurrected to Eternal Life"

🌷 Your May Update: Our eBook Sale is Back, Discover Our Latest Releases, and Catch the Latest Book Buzz 24/05/2024

🌸 Our May newsletter has arrived! Scope out our latest releases, book buzz, and the details of our Spring eBook Sale!

🌷 Your May Update: Our eBook Sale is Back, Discover Our Latest Releases, and Catch the Latest Book Buzz Our biannual eBook sale is back just in time for you to stock up your digital shelf with summer reads! We're tuning into the Faith and Feminism podcast where author Danielle Tummino Hansen (Speaking of R**e) is a featured guest and we're celebrating Randall Balmer for winning the Martin E. Marty Aw...

23/05/2024

Dr. King was not only a pastor and civil rights leader. He was also an accomplished theologian, philosopher, and ethicist whose life demonstrates an enduring search for and commitment to truth.

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Lion’s Roar Book Reviews May 2024 | Lion’s Roar 23/05/2024

REVIEW ALERT! "bell hooks' Spiritual Vision" by Nadra Nittle is reviewed in Lion's Roar magazine. Reviewer Arleta Little states, "We come to understand bell hooks as a powerful woman of faith..."

Lion’s Roar Book Reviews May 2024 | Lion’s Roar On Tina Turner and bell hooks, love and liberation—eight inspiring new books are reviewed by Arleta Little.

RLC's April Book Club with Greg Jarrell 22/05/2024

Today Watch: Greg Jarrell, author of "Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods" is a guest on the Red Letter Christians Book Club.

RLC's April Book Club with Greg Jarrell RLC's April Book Club features guest Greg Jarrell, in conversation with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. We will be spotlighting Greg's latest book, "Our Trespasse...

22/05/2024

The digital reformation is here to stay, and we're here to support and equip church leaders who are navigating this transition with by Ryan M. Panzer. Build communities that serve your mission both online and offline.

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‎Faith and Feminism: Speaking of R**e on Apple Podcasts 21/05/2024

Today's Listen: Danielle Tumminio Hansen, author of **e: The Limits of Language in Sexual Violations is a guest on the Faith and Feminism podcast.

‎Faith and Feminism: Speaking of R**e on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Faith and Feminism, Ep Speaking of R**e - Apr 23, 2024

21/05/2024

by Anne Carpenter challenges readers to wrestle with tradition when its colonialist practices are revealed. Discover how we can begin to decolonize and transform tradition.

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08/05/2024

This is a collection of poetic prayers from the esteemed Gail Ramshaw. Now, you can engage in deep personal reflection wherever you are.

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Randall Balmer Wins 2024 Marty Award 07/05/2024

A big congratulations to Randall Balmer, author of "Saving Faith" for winning the American Academy of Religion's Martin E. Marty Award!

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Randall Balmer Wins 2024 Marty Award The American Academy of Religion is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion, Randall Balmer, who holds the John Phillips Chair in Religion at Dartmouth College. Since 1996, the award has been given annually to an individual whose work...

06/05/2024

🚨 Our biannual eBook sale is back! Over 1,000 classic and titles are waiting to join your digital bookshelf from now until May 31st!

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🚨 The Festival of Homiletics is ending soon! Be sure to stop by our table and check out our latest releases and enjoy 30...
📺 WATCH: Nadra Nittle, author of Toni Morrison's Spiritual Vision discusses how Morrison's Catholic faith influenced her...
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