DR. JEREMIAH JOHNSTON’S THE JESUS DISCOVERIES TOPS THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST
AND HITS BOTH USA TODAY AND PW LISTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 1, 2026 |  Contact: Kelli Smith  | nonfictionpublicity@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Ada, Mich., May 1, 2026 — Baker Publishing Group is thrilled to announce The Jesus Discoveries by Dr. Jeremiah Johnston (Bethany House, March 2026) has landed at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and has also been named to the Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists this week—a triple-list achievement that signals broad cultural interest in the book’s exploration of the Shroud of Turin and what cutting-edge research reveals about the historical Jesus.

 

Drawing on recent scientific findings, archaeological discoveries, and decades of New Testament scholarship, The Jesus Discoveries invites readers into the conversations researchers, skeptics, and believers are having right now. Rather than leading with technical evidence, Johnston frames the material through the human stories behind the discoveries—the questions ordinary people are asking and the answers history continues to reveal.

About The Jesus Discoveries
In The Jesus Discoveries, Dr. Johnston brings readers face to face with the most compelling evidence emerging today about the historical Jesus—including new analysis surrounding the Shroud of Turin, recent archaeological finds across Israel, and developments in New Testament scholarship. Written for skeptics and believers alike, the book threads scientific findings together with the human stories of the researchers, witnesses, and seekers who have shaped and been shaped by these discoveries.

 

About the Author 

Dr. Johnston is a New Testament scholar, speaker, and host whose work bridges rigorous academic research and broad public conversation about Christian origins. He is the author of multiple books and a frequent guest across major media platforms

 

Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, seeks to uplift readers’ faith, families, and free time with our library of books that emphasize living in alignment with God’s Word.

 

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.