Author Eric D. Hovee will meet readers during two book-signing sessions at the 2026 Frankfurter Buchmesse, where he will present his latest work exploring the history of Christianity through the people who shaped it.
-- Eric D. Hovee is headed to one of the publishing world's largest international events this fall. The author of Conflict & Peace: At Home with Jesus will appear at the 2026 Frankfurter Buchmesse, joining readers, publishers and literary professionals from around the world during the five-day fair in Frankfurt.
Hovee is scheduled to sign copies of his book on Oct. 9 and 10 at The Maple Staple Booth (Hall 5.1, Stand D86), giving visitors an opportunity to discuss the ideas behind a work that traces Christianity through some of its most influential and, at times, controversial figures.
Rather than retelling familiar biblical narratives, Conflict & Peace: At Home with Jesus follows the development of Christianity across two millennia, asking how a faith rooted in the teachings of Jesus repeatedly found itself shaped by disagreement, reform, politics and changing interpretations. From the four Gospel writers to Paul, Peter, James, Thomas and Mary Magdalene, Hovee examines the people whose convictions helped define the religion's earliest foundations before turning to figures such as Constantine and Martin Luther, whose decisions altered the course of Christian history. The narrative eventually returns to Jesus, framing Him as the central figure whose teachings continue to invite reflection rather than simple conclusions.
That willingness to explore difficult questions has become one of the book's defining characteristics. Instead of presenting Christianity as a straightforward historical account, Hovee focuses on the tension between conflict and reconciliation, certainty and doubt, encouraging readers to consider how faith evolves through human experience.
Literary Titan highlighted that approach in its review, writing, "What emerges is less a polished theology and more a raw chronicle of pioneers wrestling with belief, doubt, politics, and power. The book argues that Christianity has always lived at the crossroads of conflict and peace, heresy and orthodoxy, struggle and hope."
The publication also described the reading experience in personal terms, noting, "The book left me inspired. It made me look at my own beliefs with sharper eyes and a softer heart." The book is presented by Bookside Press, an independent publishing and marketing company dedicated to helping authors bring their work to broader audiences.
According to the review, Hovee's work is especially suited to readers interested in thoughtful exploration rather than simple answers: "I think Hovee's work is best for readers who want faith that is not easy, neat, or dogmatic. It's for Christians wrestling with the weight of history, skeptics curious about the roots of belief, and anyone who values honesty over certainty."
The Frankfurter Buchmesse appearance marks another opportunity for Hovee to connect directly with readers interested in Christianity, spirituality and Bible study. Attendees visiting The Maple Staple Booth during the scheduled signing dates will be able to meet the author and learn more about the research and ideas behind Conflict & Peace: At Home with Jesus.
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