Religious Publishing Houses

Here is a select list of reglious publishing houses and their affiliations.
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Abingdon Press "an imprint of The United Methodist Publishing House, in operation since 1789. In the early 1920s, Abingdon began publishing a wide array of high-caliber academic, professional, inspirational, and life-affirming religious literature to enrich church communities across the globe."

American Academy of Religion "There is a critical need for ongoing reflection upon and understanding of religious traditions, issues, questions, and values. The American Academy of Religion's mission is to promote such reflection through excellence in scholarship and teaching in the field of religion... The Academy does not endorse or reject any religious tradition or set of religious beliefs or practices. Our commitment is, rather, to the highest standards of scholarship. AAR members include those who have a secular interest in the study of religion, as well as those whose research springs from participation in a religious tradition or community of practice. By bringing together secular scholars with scholars who are themselves religious, the AAR helps to ensure that academic reflection about religion does not become disjoined from the realities of religious practice and that religious theorists open their work to criticism."

Jason Aronson Publishers "Jason Aronson Inc. is the publisher of highly regarded Judaica books. We are dedicated to publishing professional, scholarly works. Our list of Judaica authors spans the entire spectrum of approaches to Jewish tradition: Orthodox, Hasidic, Reconstructionalist, Reform, Conservative, Renewal, unaffiliated, and secular. Topics include Anti-Semitism, Baal Shem Tov, Classics in Translation, Family, Folklore and Storytelling, Gematria, Hasidism, History, Holidays, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish Law, Kabbalah, Maimonides, Marriage, Meditation, Prayer, Talmud, Theology, Torah, Travel, Women's Studies, and more."

Augsburg Fortress Publishers Publishing House of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the U.S.

Baker Book House Evangelical Christian books & software. "The primary focus of the Baker trade division is the church. We publish for pastors and church leaders, concentrating on topics such as preaching, worship, pastoral ministries, counseling, and leadership. We also publish titles for discerning lay Christians who want to stimulate their thinking. Topics include the intersection of Christianity and culture, discipleship, spirituality, encouragement, relationships, marriage, and parenting. In addition, Baker trade publishes books that enable parents to pass their faith to their children. We have a vision for building up the body of Christ at every level with books that are relevant, intelligent, and engaging."

Bob Jones University Press Evangelical Christian and home-schooling materials.

Brazos Press An imprint of Baker Book House. "we seek to be faithful to the wide and deep embrace of God, publishing out of and to all the major streams of the historic Christian tradition. At both the popular and academic levels, we publish books by evangelical, Roman Catholic, Protestant mainline, and Eastern Orthodox authors. Our authors engage such topics as spirituality, the arts, the economy, popular culture, theology, biblical studies, the social sciences, and more."

Brill Academic Publishers Publisher of specialist scholarly books, journals, and electronic products in history, the humanities, world religions and biology. "The predominantly English-language publications consist primarily of (book)series, encyclopaedias and journals. In principle these publications will be available in print and electronic form. Brill’s principal markets are Europe, the United States and Japan. The majority of the customers are academic institutions and libraries."

Chalice Press Imprint of Christian Board of Publication, demoninational publishing arm of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ.)

Church Publishing International "was established in 1918 as The Church Hymnal Corporation by the Trustees of the Church Pension Fund to meet the needs of the Episcopal Church. In 1997, more than three quarters of a century after our founding, we became Church Publishing Incorporated. We continue to produce prayer books, hymnals, and other titles mandated by the General Convention through the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music. In addition, we publish works on liturgy, music, homiletics, church history, liturgical theology, Anglican spirituality, contemporary global Anglicanism, and emerging issues, as well as recorded music, and a growing list of software products and online services."

Clements Publishing Canadian Evangelical Christian publisher.

Concordia Publishing House Publisher of Christian material for churches, homes and schools, and the official publishing arm of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod denomination.

Continuum Group includes T & T Clark, Sheffield Academic Press, and Trinity Press – Religious academic with both an interdisciplinary and international focus.

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Publisher of academic books in biblical studies, theology, religious history, philosophy and ethics and also popular books on spirituality and Christian living.

Harcourt Religion Publishers Pastoral and catechetical materials for Catholic educators. "The primary mission of Harcourt Religion Publishers is to provide the Catholic and Christian educational markets with the highest quality catechetical print and media resources. The content of these resources reflects the best insights of current theology, methodology, and pedagogical research. The resources are practical and easy to use, designed to meet expressed market needs, and written to reflect the teachings of the Catholic Church."

Herald Press Anabaptist/Mennonite books. "As the publishing ministry of Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada, Mennonite Publishing Network provides materials that equip the church to experience and share the gospel from an Anabaptist perspective. Mennonite Publishing Network seeks to fulfill its mission through three divisions: Faith & Life Resources, Herald Press and Provident Bookstores."

Ignatius Press Catholic books & periodicals

InterVarsity Press Broadly evangelical books from a variety of Christian sources. "As an extension of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, InterVarsity Press serves those in the university, the church and the world by publishing resources that equip and encourage people to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord in all of Life."

Jewish Lights Publishing Books that reflect the Jewish wisdom tradition for people of all faiths. "Our books really focus on the issue of the quest for the self, seeking meaning in life. They are books that help you to understand who you are and who you might become as a Jewish person, or as a person who is part of a tradition that has its roots in the Judeo-Christian world. They deal with issues of personal growth. They deal with issues of religious inspiration."

John Knox Press See Westminster/John Knox Press.

Leviathan Press Publisher of books on Judaism.

The Liturgical Press The Benedictine values of community, hospitality, and stability provide an environment for the people of the Liturgical Press to grow professionally and personally, to perform quality service, and to support the work of Saint John's Abbey. Liturgical Press actively seeks to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through various media and to deepen the faith and knowledge of a richly diverse Church.

Morehouse Publishing An imprint of Chuch Publishing International. "Morehouse Publishing publishes books on spirituality, liturgy and worship, prayer, the Bible, church history, theology, Christian education, marriage and family, church administration, lay and ordained ministry, homiletics, ethics and moral theology, contemporary social issues, stewardship, and women’s issues."

Orbis Books Publishing arm of the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers. "Maryknoll, the U.S.-based Catholic mission movement, includes: the Maryknoll Society (priests and brothers), Maryknoll Congregation (Sisters), the Maryknoll Lay Missioners (laity, priests and religious), and the Maryknoll Affiliates."

Paternoster Publishing Paternoster has a long history of providing the church pastor, seminary professor and college student with reference tools, research monographs and cutting edge theological books. Leading academics from all continents contribute to the list, which influences and reflects current trends in the church and theology. Authentic Media is a division of Send the Light Ltd. Authentic Media encompasses several distinct product groups as a result of the acquisition of Paternoster in 1992, Word UK in 2001 and Alliance in 2002. Based in Milton Keynes and Carlisle, the Authentic team work to fulfill our mission statement - to advance the Christian faith.

Paulist Press "Our Mission:
• As a Roman Catholic publisher, Paulist Press brings the riches of the Catholic heritage to Catholics and people of other religious traditions.
• As an ecumenical and interfaith publisher, Paulist Press welcomes good scholarship and religious wisdom from all sources.
• As a publisher committed to fostering religious values and wholeness in society, Paulist Press also publishes materials concerned with reconciliation, social justice, and healing.
• The Press supports communications efforts for authentic personal growth through respectful discourse."

The Pilgrim Press Academic and trade books on social and religious issues in the areas of ethics, public policy, gender and sexuality, racial and ethnic issues, and science and technology. "The Pilgrim Press is a gift of the United Church of Christ for scholars and students, thoughtful laypersons, and church professionals. As an ecumenical endeavor, it strives to discern how God is disclosed in various Christian and world religions."

Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc. "Smyth & Helwys is a free press. We report to no denominational or outside groups in our work. We only serve churches. This freedom allows us to create resources that are creative, relevant and fresh. For example, while our Sunday School materials support special days such as Easter and Christmas, there are no denominationally related days involved. Our focus is quality Bible study."

Society of Biblical Literature "The Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) supports the critical investigation of the Bible. Founded in 1880, SBL is a member of the American Council of Learned Societies. The Society provides conversation partners and resources for those interested in the religions, history, literature, and culture of the ancient Near Eastern world."

St. Vladimir's Seminary Press Publications of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary; Eastern Orthodox church history, spirituality, patristics, theology, iconography, worship.

TAN Books and Publishers, Inc. Publisher of classic, traditional Catholic books.

Thomas Nelson Publishers Publisher and distributor of Bibles and inspirational books.

Tyndale House Publishers Founded in 1962 by Kenneth Taylor who paraphrased the King James Version of the Bible into The Living Bible.

Trinity Press International An imprint of Morehouse Publishing and "founded in 1989, publishes serious books on the Bible and theology for a broad range of readers. The books address the deepest questions that human beings ask and assist in the formation of intelligent, moral and effective faith communities of the future."

Westminster/John Knox Press The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC) is the denominational publisher for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), but the materials it issues under its Westminster John Knox Press imprint cover the spectrum of modern religious thought and represent the work of scholarly and popular authors of many different religious affiliations.

Zondervan Publishing House International Christian publisher of books to meet spiritual needs of people at all ages.