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Zondervan is an international Christian media and publishing company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Zondervan is a founding member of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA). It is a part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. and has multiple imprints including Zondervan Academic, Zonderkidz, Blink, and Editorial Vida. Zondervan is the commercial rights holder for the New International Version (NIV) Bible in North America. According to the Zondervan website, it is the largest Christian publisher. History Zondervan was founded in 1931 in Grandville, MI, a suburb of Grand Rapids, by brothers Peter ("P.J.", "Pat") and Bernard (Bernie) Zondervan, who were the nephews of publisher William B. Eerdmans. The company began in the Zondervans' farmhouse and originally dealt with selling remainders and publishing public domain works. The first book it published was Women of the Old Testament by Abraham Kuyper, in 1933. Within a few years it developed a list of its own, and began publishing Bible editions. The Berkeley Version appeared in 1959, and the Amplified Bible in 1965. The New International Version New Testament was published in partnership with the International Bible Society in 1973, and the complete NIV Bible appeared in 1978. The company was bought by HarperCollins, a division of News Corp, in 1988, and is the company's principal Christian book publishing division. Scott Macdonald was appointed president and CEO in May 2011.Zondervan also publishes many other books by Christian authors focusing on topics of interest to Christians. In the 1970s it published The Late, Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey, which has sold more than 30 million copies. The publisher is also known for the Bible storytelling books of Ethel Barrett, Joni by quadriplegic Joni Eareckson Tada, Baptist minister and author Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold more than 35 million copies, and Sacred Marriage, by Gary Thomas. In 2004, Zondervan expanded to include Renee Altson, Shane Claiborne, Sarah Raymond Cunningham and Margaret Feinberg, authors writing for young readers.The children's arm of the company Zonderkidz published The Jesus Storybook Bible in 2007, written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jago. It has sold in excess of 2 million copies in 19 languages.The NIV Zondervan Study Bible was released in 2015 during the 50th anniversary of the New International Version (NIV) translation. The study Bible, edited by Dr. D. A. Carson, features over 60 evangelical contributors from multiple denominations. On 11 March 2019, Zondervan announced the formation of two new imprints, Zondervan Reflective and Zondervan Academic. Although both imprints ran informally at Zondervan for several years this announcement formalized their public brand. Zondervan Reflective focuses on publishing books discussing the relationship between faith and culture, leadership, and how Christians can lead biblically faithful lives privately and in the public square. Noted authors include Andy Stanley, Clay Scroggins, J.D. Greear, Colin Hansen, Tim Challies, Michael Horton, Jared Wilson, John Lennox, Jemar Tisby, and Peter Scazzero. On 28 June 2020, Jemar Tisby's The Color of Compromise reached #13 on the New York Times Best Sellers list.Zondervan Academic publishes reference volumes, textbooks, and monographs, for both use in schools and by many pastors. It is widely known for its biblical language resources, including the bestselling textbooks Basics of Biblical Greek, Basics of Biblical Hebrew, and many others. The imprint also publishes several popular commentary series, including the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary, Story of God Bible Commentary, and Word Biblical Commentary. Noted authors include N.T. Wright, Douglas Moo, Scot McKnight, Michael Bird, John Walton, Michael Horton, Dan Wallace, Bruce Waltke, Tremper Longman, Thomas Kidd, Craig Keener, Thomas Schreiner, Nijay Gupta, Lynn Cohick, and D.A. Carson. Recording business Zondervan was in the Christian record business for many years with the Singspiration and Zondervan Victory labels in the 1960s, Singcord in the 1970s, and the Milk & Honey Records label, starting in the late 1970s.In 1980, Zondervan and Paragon Associates bought Christian record label Benson Records in a partnership to own and operate for $3 million. The resulting company was (measured by sales) one and a half times the size of its closest competitor, Word. Zondervan bought out Paragon in 1983, and eventually sold Benson to Zomba Label Group in 1993, now a part of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. Pradis Pradis was the trademarked name for Zondervan's native format for biblical software. On September 22, 2009, Logos Research Systems, Inc, and Zondervan announced a new partnership, and the retirement of Pradis. Thirty-one titles were slated for availability in "early 2010" in the LOGOS Bible Software format. References External links Official website Zondervan, Zonderkidz, and Zondervan Academic at Open Library. Discover the Zondervan popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Zondervan books.
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Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary
J. D. Douglas & Merrill C. TenneyA visually stimulating journey for anyone interested in learning more about the world of the Bible.The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary offers a wealth of insight into t...
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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
Nabeel QureshiAn Unexpected Journey from Islam to ChristianityIn Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships...
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Zondervan All-in-One Bible Reference Guide
ZondervanTo get the most out of studying the Bible usually requires a concordance, a dictionary, a topical Bible, and a handbook. The Zondervan AllinOne Bible Reference Guide combines the b...
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NRSV Bible
ZondervanAccurate. Beautiful. Trusted.Renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturg...
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The Story
Zondervan"The greatest story ever told" is more than just a cliché.God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of t...
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The Case for a Creator
Lee StrobelDiscover the astonishing evidence for intelligent design in this New York Times bestselling book by awardwinning journalist Lee Strobel."My road to atheism was paved by science . ....
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The Purpose Driven Life
Rick WarrenDiscover and fulfill your Godgiven purpose by joining the more than thirtyfive million others who have embarked on a spiritual journey that started with this #1 New York Times best...
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Once Upon a Prince
Rachel HauckThe story that inspired the Hallmark Original movie! He’s a royal prince. She’s an ordinary girl. But this holiday could change everything.Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great r...
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Gods at War
Kyle IdlemanIn gods at war, Kyle Idleman, bestselling author of not a fan, helps every believer recognize there are false gods at war within each of us, and they battle for the place of glory ...
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Not a Fan
Kyle IdlemanPastor Kyle Idleman doesn’t just want to be a fan of Jesus, he wants to full heartedly commit to him and be a follower of Jesus. But how can you make the leap from fan to follower?...
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The Circle Maker
Mark BattersonAccording to Pastor Mark Batterson in this Zondervan ebook, The Circle Maker, “Drawing prayer circles around our dreams isn’t just a mechanism whereby we accomplish great things fo...
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Sacred Marriage
Gary L. ThomasYour marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person. It is a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God better, trust him more fully, and love him more deeply....
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Soul Detox
Craig GroeschelHow to overcome the three forces that work against us daily: toxic influences, toxic emotions, and toxic behaviors.Why do so many wellmeaning Christians take one spiritual step for...
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The Case for Christ
Lee StrobelIs there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chica...
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NIV Study Bible, eBook
ZondervanDive into a deeper study of God’s Word with the comprehensive NIV Study BibleThe beloved NIV Study Bible features a stunning fourcolor interior with fullcolor photographs...
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Draw the Circle
Mark BattersonYour 40day guide to experiencing more passionate, persistent, intimate communication with God. Do you pray as often and as bravely as you want to? Are you looking to strengthe...
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Love Story
Karen KingsburyThe instant New York Times bestseller featuring everyone’s favorite familythe Baxtersin a deeply emotional novel “faithful fans will no doubt relish” (Publishers Weekly). When John...
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Winning the War in Your Mind
Craig GroeschelMORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD!Are your thoughts out of controljust like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God's truth become your ba...
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Peter ScazzeroMORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD!A road map for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative.Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can't be spiritually mature while ...
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Present Over Perfect
Shauna NiequistNew York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist invites you to look at the landscape of your own life, consider how it might feel to leave behind the pressure to be perfect,...
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Changes That Heal
Henry CloudA downtoearth plan to help us recover from the wounds of the past and grow more and more into the image of God.Many of us struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and feelings of inadequ...
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Fight
Craig GroeschelNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Your playbook to becoming who God created you to be: a man who knows how to fight for what's right. Pastor, bestselling author, husband, and father Craig ...
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NRSV Bible with the Apocrypha
ZondervanAccurate. Beautiful. Trusted.Renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturg...
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Sacred Marriage
Gary ThomasWhat if God designed marriage to make you holy instead of happy? What if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God?In Sacred Marriage, be...
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Even Now
Karen KingsburyShane is getting marriedbut can he forget the girl he loved years ago? Lauren’s dreams of happiness walked out the door with Shane and the daughter she gave up, and now Emily searc...
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The NIV Zondervan Study Bible, eBook
Zondervan“This NIV Zondervan Study Bible is a tremendous tool for informed Bible reading and study. I highly recommend this publication.” Tim Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York ...
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The Case for Christ
Lee StrobelIs there credible proof that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and ...
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The Christian Atheist
Craig GroeschelAre you putting your whole faith in God but still living as if everything is up to you?You may believe in God, attend church, and generally treat people with kindness…but are you l...
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Someone Like You
Karen KingsburySoon to be a major motion picture starring Sarah Fisher!Science raises questions only hope and faith can answer in this instant New York Times bestselling “tale of forgiveness and ...
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The Daniel Plan
Rick Warren, Dr. Daniel Amen & Dr. Mark HymanNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe Daniel Plan is far more than a diet plan. It is an appetizing approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle by optimizing the five key essentials...
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Last Light
Terri BlackstockThe first installment in a thrilling series in which a global catastrophe puts a family’s survival at riskand both reveals the darkness in human hearts and lights the way to restor...
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NIV, Holy Bible, Red Letter Edition
ZondervanSpecial Note: This redletter edition eBook has been optimized for reading on color screens, but will still function effectively on other devices. The Bible is the bestselling book ...
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Streams in the Desert
L. B. E. Cowman & Jim ReimannEveryone goes through difficult seasons, tough losses, and moments that feel unbearable. In today's world, people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. Streams i...
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Undaunted
Christine CaineChristine Caine offers lifetransforming insights about how not only to overcome the challenges, wrong turns, and often painful circumstances we all experience, but also to actually...
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Zondervan Dictionary of Bible and Theology Words
Matthew S. DeMoss & J. Edward MillerReach for almost any commentary or other Bible study text and sooner or later (probably sooner!) you’re bound to stumble over a word you don’t know. Unfortunately, the dictionary d...
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NIV, Holy Bible
ZondervanRead the Bible on your device just as if you were reading a physical book. The Bible is the bestselling book in history, and the New International Version (NIV) Bible is the m...
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Zondervan Bible Dictionary
J. D. Douglas, C. Merrill & ZondervanWho were the Pharisees? What did Samson and John the Baptist have in common? Does an altar really have "horns?" Turn to the Zondervan Bible Dictionary and find out. It has the answ...
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Boundaries in Dating
Henry Cloud & John TownsendBoundaries in Dating offers illuminating insights for romance that can help you grow in freedom, honesty, and selfcontrol as you pursue healthy dating limits that can lead to a hap...
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Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition
Henry Cloud & John TownsendJoin the millions who have learned how to take control of their lives by setting healthy boundaries with their spouses, children, friends, parents, coworkers, and even themselvesin...
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A Baxter Family Christmas
Karen KingsburyFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a lifechanging holiday tale of love and hope after heartbreak.Two years after the car accident that took Erin Baxter...
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Boundaries
Henry Cloud & John TownsendHaving clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, ...
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The Case for Faith
Lee StrobelWas God telling the truth when he said, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart"?In The Case for Faith, bestselling author, journalist, and former a...
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America the Beautiful
Ben Carson, M.D.What is America becoming? Or, more importantly, what can she be if we reclaim a vision for the things that made her great in the first place? Join Dr. Ben Carson as he explores wha...
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Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life
Rick WarrenDaily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life interweaves many of the Bible verses handpicked by author Rick Warren with reflections from his New York Times bestsell...
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Boundaries in Marriage
Henry Cloud & John TownsendLearn when to say yes and how to say no in the context of your marriage relationship.In Boundaries in Marriage, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the Ne...
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Gifted Hands 20th Anniversary Edition
Ben Carson, M.D.Gifted Hands reveals the remarkable journey of Dr. Ben Carson from an angry, struggling young boy with everything stacked against him to the director of pediatric neurosurgery...