Miroslav Volf and Matthew Croasmun have teamed up to argue that theology needs to get back to basics

This month PBS stations will be airing the documentary Backs against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story, which tells the story of Thurman, the American theologian who deeply influenced the black church and Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.

Nicholas Wolterstorff’s new book, In This World of Wonders: Memoirs of a Life in Learning, is due in bookstores Jan. 16. (Eerdmans)

The latest release in the Calvin Shorts series

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All Set: James K. A. Smith’s latest book, Awaiting the King, is the third book . . .

All Set: En la mesa de Dios/At God’s Table is a bilingual picture book from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship that explains communion;

Two Timer: Everyone’s favorite pal from Peru, Paddington Bear, is back on the big screen in Paddington 2 on January 12. (Warner Bros)