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Publisher of Books and Electronic Resources That Challenge the Mind and Nourish the Soul

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, WJK proudly publishes first-class scholarly works in religion for the academic community, nationally recognized trade books for general readers, and essential resources for ministry and the life of faith.

With over sixteen hundred books in print and a publishing heritage dating to 1838, WJK is internationally esteemed for its continued success at fulfilling its mission: to advance religious scholarship, stimulate conversation about moral values, and inspire faithful living.

Featured Book:

Halos and Avatars:
Playing Video Games
with God

edited by Craig Detweiler

Featured Author:

Craig Detweiler

Editor of Halos and Avatars:
Playing Video Games with
God

Hot on the heels of James Cameron’s award-winning blockbuster film, Avatar, is the first exploration of video games and their theological dimensions: Halos and Avatars: Playing Video Games with God. Fans and anyone fascinated with modern society’s obsession with games like Myst, Halo, Guitar Hero, Christian-themed games like Left Behind, and even controversial games like BioShock and Second Life, will find much to consider here!

To purchase this fascinating new book contact TheThoughtfulChristian.com at 1-800-554-4694.

Craig Detweiler directs the Center for Entertainment, Media, and Culture at Pepperdine University. He is the author of Into the Dark: Seeing the Sacred in the Top Films of the 21st Century, and coauthor of A Matrix of Meanings: Finding God in Pop Culture. He is also a coeditor of Westminster John Knox Press’s upcoming A Concise Dictionary of Popular Culture and Religion. He blogs at www.purplestateofmind.com. For more information, click here.

Detweiler offers his expert take on video games—and religion—on this month’s episode of WJK Radio with Dan and Jana. Be sure to check it out!