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We’re excited to see you all at the Annual Meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion 2024! Be sure you stop by booth #511 to browse our new releases and enter to win a $50 Fortress gift card. And then join us for our annual reception, Saturday at 9 pm at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Pacific Ballroom 15 to celebrate our newest releases!

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Our Editorial Team

Our dedicated editorial team is a blend of seasoned subject matter experts who collaborate closely with authors to transform their visions into reality. Each of our editors holds advanced degrees in religious studies, spanning fields such as theology, biblical studies, and ministry. We're excited to embark on a publishing journey with you. To discuss your book project with one of our editors, please click on their name to email them.

To schedule a meeting with any of our editors at SBL-AAR, simply click on their name to email them.

Meet the Team

Laura Gifford

Laura Gifford,
Editor-in-Chief

ministry, leadership, educational resources, and ministry in context; American religious history

Meet Laura
Carey Newman

Carey Newman, Executive Editor
Old Testament, Ancient Near East Studies, Second Temple Judaism, New Testament, early Christianity, and Christology

Meet Carey
Yvonne D. Hawkins

Yvonne D. Hawkins, Acquisitions Editor
pastoral care and counseling, social justice, womanism, and the practices of the church

Meet Yvonne
Bethany Dickerson

Bethany Dickerson, Associate Acquisitions Editor
theology, culture, literature, religious history, and biblical studies

Meet Bethany
J. Michael West

J. Michael West, Editor-at-Large
Systematic and historical and Catholic theology, history of Christianity and Judaism, religious studies, philosophy of religion

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