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A publishing house specialized in religion, theology, spirituality, help in life, pastoral, religious poetry and Franconian regional literature, Echter Würzburg was founded more than 100 years ago, on January 25, 1900, with the aim to publish the Catholic newspaper "Fränkisches Volksblatt", which had existed since 1868.
In addition to the “Praise to God” for the Diocese of Würzburg, the scientific-theological series and the theological journals, Echter Verlag today focuses on the publication of religious books and of literature centered on the Franconian region.
TITLES
Was eine Kirche in der Krise neu von Jesus lernen muss (What a Church in Crisis has to Learn from Jesus
SCHICKT DIE BISCHÖFE IN DIE WÜSTE! (SEND THE BISHOPS IN THE DESERT!)
Genre:
Religion
Author:
Michael Gmelch
Rights avail:
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
"Anyone who wants to think and experience new things has a good chance of achieving it in the desert."
-Michael Gmelch
DIE NEUE ECHTER BIBEL - Tod und Auferstehung - NEB - Themen Bd. 13 - Perspektiven des Alten und Neuen Testaments (THE NEW ECHTER BIBLE - Topics Vol. 13: Death and Resurrection. Perspectives of the Old and New Testaments)
Genre:
Religion
Author:
Paul Deselaers, Robert Vorholt
Rights avail:
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Näher - tiefer - weiter (Closer - Deeper - Further)
FRANZ VON ASSISI FÜR JUNGE LEUTE (Francis of Assisi for Young People)
Genre:
Religion
Author:
Hans Mendl
Rights avail:
All except sold
Francis of Assisi resonates with modern people, addressing their current life themes. Through his biography, readers explore shared experiences like celebration, aspiration, and restlessness. The book invites readers to engage with Francis, finding both resonance and contrast, offering inspiration for personal growth in various settings.
Age > 5
ABSCHIED VON DER KLEINEN RAUPE (FAREWELL TO LITTLE CATERPILLAR)
Genre:
"Children Non Fiction"
Author:
Heike Saalfrank, Eva Goede
Rights avail:
All
A lovingly and poetically told and illustrated story about togetherness and separation, about joy and sadness, which depicts death as a beginning, as the beginning of another life.
Currently in its 23rd edition.
Pregnancy and Spirituality
LEBEN, DAS WÄCHST (LIFE THAT GROWS)
Genre:
Lifestyle, Religion & Spirituality
Author:
Annette Jantzen
Rights avail:
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, blending fragility and power. This book explores the nexus of Pregnancy and Spirituality, articulating the beautiful and challenging moments and the profound experience of participating in life's creation.
Ein Plädoyer für Geschlechtergerechtigkeit - auch in der Kirche (A plea for gender equality - also in the Church)
GOTT BIN ICH - NICHT MANN, NICHT FRAU (I AM GOD - not Man, not Woman)
Genre:
Religion
Author:
Hermann Wohlgschaft
Rights avail:
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
A plea for gender equality - also in the Church
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