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| founded = 1939 |
| founded = 1939 |
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| founder = Herman Baker |
| founder = Herman Baker |
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| status = Active |
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| distribution = self-distributed (US)<br>Parasource Marketing & Distribution (Canada)<br>CUM Books (South Africa)<br>[[Lion Hudson]] (UK)<br>[[Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge|SPCK]] (Baker Academic and Brazos, UK)<ref>{{Cite web| title = International Booksellers {{!}} Baker Publishing Group| access-date = 2017-12-05| url = http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/business/international-booksellers}}</ref> |
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| distribution = [[North America]] |
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| country = United States |
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| headquarters = [[Ada, Michigan]] |
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| url = {{URL|http://bakerpublishinggroup.com}} |
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| imprints = ''[[Bethany House]]'', ''Revell'', ''Baker Books'', ''Baker Academic'', ''Chosen'' and ''Brazos Press'' |
| imprints = ''[[Bethany House]]'', ''Revell'', ''Baker Books'', ''Baker Academic'', ''Chosen,'' and ''Brazos Press'' |
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'''Baker Publishing Group''' is an |
'''Baker Publishing Group''' is an Evangelical book publisher that discusses historic Christian happenings for its evangelical readers. It is based in [[Ada, Michigan]] and has six subdivisions: [[Bethany House]], Revell, Baker Books, Baker Academic, Chosen, and Brazos Press. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The company was founded in 1939 |
The company was founded in 1939 by Herman Baker in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]]. The company mainly publishes content that covers many issues ranging from family life to [[theology]], mostly within a broad [[Evangelicalism|evangelical]] framework.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Byle |first=Ann |title=The Baker Book House Story |url=http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/about/the-baker-book-house-story |access-date=June 22, 2022}}</ref> |
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Furthermore, Baker also publishes books and ministry resources for pastors and church leaders, concentrating on topics such as preaching, worship, pastoral ministries, counseling and leadership. Apart from that, they also publish content for lay Christians on topics such as discipleship, spirituality, encouragement, relationships, marriage, parenting and the intersection of Christianity and culture.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bakerbooks.com/ME2/Audiences/Default.asp |title=Baker mission, Baker Book House web. |access-date=2008-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080217021832/http://www.bakerbooks.com/ME2/Audiences/Default.asp |archive-date=2008-02-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Since 1990, Baker has been the [[North America]]n distributor for [[Cambridge University Press]] Bibles.<ref>[http://www.cambridgebibles.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=9FC2E1F4E2464E5EADE1430BB2DF94E0&type=gen&mod=Core+Pages&gid=DC808B97C2A8485D966402204E2F3450 Cambridge distributor, Baker Book House web.]</ref> |
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In June 2014, Baker Publishing Group announced that it had acquired the publishing rights for Regal Books from Gospel Light.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/news/37|title=Baker Publishing Group Acquires Regal Books from Gospel Light|date=30 June 2014|website=Baker Publishing Group|publisher=Christian Retailing|access-date=24 July 2017}}</ref> |
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==Subdivisions== |
==Subdivisions== |
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===Bethany House=== |
===Bethany House=== |
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{{main|Bethany House}} |
{{main|Bethany House}} |
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Baker is regarded as a "pioneer" in publishing Christian fiction.<ref name="WriteBaker">{{cite news|last1=Tomlin|first1=Jimy|title=Write|publisher=McClatchy - Tribune Business News|date=2 August 2007|id={{ProQuest|459211456}}}}</ref> |
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''Bethany House'' is a publisher of [[Christian fiction]], nonfiction and children's books. It is located in [[Bloomington, Minnesota]], a suburb of [[Minneapolis]]. The express mission of ''Bethany House'' is to help Christians apply biblical truth in all areas of life — whether through a well-told story, a challenging devotional, or the message of an illustrated children's book.<ref>[http://www.bethanyhouse.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=9FC2E1F4E2464E5EADE1430BB2DF94E0&type=gen&mod=Core+Pages&gid=444758DA83844EE9A4886C372AADCB9C Bethany company history, Baker Book House web.]</ref> |
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===Revell=== |
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The Fleming H. Revell Company was established in 1870 by [[Christianity|Christian]] [[Evangelism|Evangelist]] [[D.L. Moody]] and his brother-in-law, Fleming H. Revell. The two men identified a market for practical books that would help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. In 1992, Revell was absorbed by Baker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.revellbooks.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=9FC2E1F4E2464E5EADE1430BB2DF94E0&type=gen&mod=Core+Pages&gid=AAE7EBD9D6A942D89E09DC5A260234D4|title=Revell company history, Baker Book House web.|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref> |
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===Chosen=== |
===Chosen=== |
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The Chosen publishing enterprise began in 1971. In 1985, the company was absorbed into the Revell publishing Group. When Revell was bought by Baker, the Chosen imprint remained as a distinct unit within the newly expanded company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chosenbooks.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=9FC2E1F4E2464E5EADE1430BB2DF94E0&type=gen&mod=Core+Pages&gid=891E021908C84098B0643C3D8B3DDE12|title=Chosen company history, Baker Book House web.|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref> |
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===Brazos Press=== |
===Brazos Press=== |
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Brazos Press is a publisher of theology and theologically based cultural criticism with an orientation toward [[Postliberal theology|postliberal]] viewpoints within mainline [[Protestantism]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brazospress.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=9FC2E1F4E2464E5EADE1430BB2DF94E0&type=gen&mod=Core+Pages&gid=C23338ACB0E44E2F901CB4CF1A20DC67|title=Brazos mission, Baker Book House web.|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==Further reading== |
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*Byle, Ann. (2014). ''The Baker Book House Story'' Grand Rapids: Baker Books. {{ISBN|978-0801016585}} |
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*[http://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com Baker Book House] |
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Status | Active |
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Founded | 1939 |
Founder | Herman Baker |
Country of origin | United States |
Headquarters location | Ada, Michigan |
Distribution | self-distributed (US) Parasource Marketing & Distribution (Canada) CUM Books (South Africa) Lion Hudson (UK) SPCK (Baker Academic and Brazos, UK)[1] |
Imprints | Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Baker Academic, Chosen, and Brazos Press |
Official website | bakerpublishinggroup |
Baker Publishing Group is an Evangelical book publisher that discusses historic Christian happenings for its evangelical readers. It is based in Ada, Michigan and has six subdivisions: Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Baker Academic, Chosen, and Brazos Press.
History
The company was founded in 1939 by Herman Baker in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company mainly publishes content that covers many issues ranging from family life to theology, mostly within a broad evangelical framework.[2]
Furthermore, Baker also publishes books and ministry resources for pastors and church leaders, concentrating on topics such as preaching, worship, pastoral ministries, counseling and leadership. Apart from that, they also publish content for lay Christians on topics such as discipleship, spirituality, encouragement, relationships, marriage, parenting and the intersection of Christianity and culture.[3]
In June 2014, Baker Publishing Group announced that it had acquired the publishing rights for Regal Books from Gospel Light.[4]
Subdivisions
Bethany House
Baker is regarded as a "pioneer" in publishing Christian fiction.[5]
Revell
The Fleming H. Revell Company was established in 1870 by Christian Evangelist D.L. Moody and his brother-in-law, Fleming H. Revell. The two men identified a market for practical books that would help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. In 1992, Revell was absorbed by Baker.[6]
Chosen
The Chosen publishing enterprise began in 1971. In 1985, the company was absorbed into the Revell publishing Group. When Revell was bought by Baker, the Chosen imprint remained as a distinct unit within the newly expanded company.[7]
Brazos Press
Brazos Press is a publisher of theology and theologically based cultural criticism with an orientation toward postliberal viewpoints within mainline Protestantism.[8]
References
- ^ "International Booksellers | Baker Publishing Group". Retrieved 2017-12-05.
- ^ Byle, Ann. "The Baker Book House Story". Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ "Baker mission, Baker Book House web". Archived from the original on 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
- ^ "Baker Publishing Group Acquires Regal Books from Gospel Light". Baker Publishing Group. Christian Retailing. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
- ^ Tomlin, Jimy (2 August 2007). "Write". McClatchy - Tribune Business News. ProQuest 459211456.
- ^ "Revell company history, Baker Book House web". Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Chosen company history, Baker Book House web". Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ "Brazos mission, Baker Book House web". Retrieved May 25, 2020.
Further reading
- Byle, Ann. (2014). The Baker Book House Story Grand Rapids: Baker Books. ISBN 978-0801016585
- Fisher, Allan. (1995). Fleming H. Revell Company: The First 125 Years, 1870-1995. Grand Rapids: Fleming H. Revell. ISBN 978-0-8007-5585-0