Where Faith, Reason, And Humanity Connect
From its modest beginnings in 1949, when postwar publishers gathered in Frankfurt to rebuild and share new ideas, the Frankfurter Buchmesse has grown into the world’s most important international book fair. Over the decades, it has transformed from a regional gathering of German publishers into a global platform where stories are launched, partnerships are forged, and the future of publishing is shaped. That journey of steady growth, vision, and innovation is what makes the fair so influential today.
Now celebrating its 77th year, the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 is set to host more than 7,500 exhibitors from across the globe. It offers far more than book displays: visitors can explore groundbreaking titles, attend insightful discussions with leading authors and thinkers, witness the latest in publishing technology, and discover how books continue to evolve across media and cultures. It’s not just a fair — it’s a creative crossroads where tradition meets tomorrow.
The Imagination Peoples the Air
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025
Adding to the excitement, the Philippines takes center stage as the Guest of Honour for 2025, presenting the theme “The Imagination Peoples the Air” — a powerful nod to the nation’s storytelling spirit inspired by José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. With over a hundred Filipino authors, artists, and events bringing the country’s rich literary heritage and contemporary voices to Frankfurt, this year’s fair celebrates not only books but also the vibrant diversity of global storytelling.
Amid this extraordinary celebration of ideas and imagination, Kravitz & Sons proudly presents I Believe in Santa Claus and I Believe in God by J. Lynn Currie — a thoughtful, modern reflection on faith, logic, and the essence of belief itself.
A Conversation Between Science and Faith
At a time when belief is often dismissed as naïve or outdated, J. Lynn Currie invites readers to explore how faith and logic can coexist without contradiction. In I Believe in Santa Claus and I Believe in God, Currie shares a deeply reasoned argument that belief in God isn’t opposed to science or reason — it can, in fact, be a logical outcome of both. His words bridge two worlds that are too often at odds: the intellectual and the spiritual.
Currie challenges readers to think beyond the clichés. He argues that belief is not an illusion or weakness but a conscious choice rooted in understanding, evidence, and faith. Through his clear reasoning and calm tone, he shows that there is room for both questions and conviction — a reminder that humanity’s greatest strength lies in its ability to wonder.
The Man Who Proves Faith Still Thinks
J. Lynn Currie brings both academic depth and spiritual authenticity to his work. With a background in philosophy, theology, and psychology, he has spent his career balancing logic with compassion. He studied philosophy and theology at Lincoln Christian University, earned his B.A. and M.A. in psychology from the University of Illinois–Springfield, and later worked as a counselor, researcher, and educator.
Beyond his professional achievements, Currie’s life is marked by service — in education, in government programs, and within the church. His thoughtful approach to faith reflects a lifetime of seeking meaning through both intellect and experience. As he and his wife continue to serve in their Episcopal community in Decatur, Illinois, his work remains a beacon for those who see faith not as blind devotion, but as a journey of reason and heart.
Why It Belongs on the Global Stage
At the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse, where the world’s most profound ideas converge, I Believe in Santa Claus and I Believe in God stands as a rare voice of balance — a book that unites science and spirituality rather than pitting them against each other. Its message is universal: belief is not about closing the mind, but opening it to possibility.
Currie’s work speaks to readers of every background — believers, skeptics, and thinkers alike — reminding us that the conversation between faith and reason is not over. It’s evolving. And it’s exactly that spirit of open inquiry that makes this book an essential part of the global dialogue in Frankfurt this year.
