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Fortress Press

262books in catalog
Most common themes

ReligionChristianityChristian TheologyHistoryBiblical StudiesTheology

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog centers on scholarly and reflective works engaging religious texts, theology, and spiritual practice, often from historical and critical perspectives. Readers can expect a thoughtful blend of biblical studies, theological inquiry, and explorations of faith’s role in society and personal growth. The range is specialized but varied enough to support different interests within religious scholarship and ministry.

What you’ll often find

  • In-depth analysis of biblical texts with historical and critical commentary
  • Explorations of theological concepts including Christian doctrine and ethics
  • Works addressing spirituality, preaching, and pastoral care from practical and narrative angles
  • Studies linking religion with social issues such as liberation, gender, and ethnicity
  • Philosophical and interdisciplinary approaches to biblical anthropology and religious thought
  • Engagements with religious history and the cultural contexts of sacred writings
  • Resources for ministry and spiritual formation grounded in scriptural interpretation

How to browse this shelf

  • Begin by focusing on the type of religious text or tradition that interests you most
  • Look for works that emphasize either historical-critical scholarship or contemporary theological reflection
  • Explore titles addressing practical ministry and spiritual growth if seeking applied perspectives
  • Use thematic clusters such as biblical interpretation, social justice, or pastoral care to narrow choices
  • Try distinguishing between narrative-driven approaches and more academic, analytical treatments
  • Consider the balance between foundational biblical studies and interdisciplinary or cultural critiques
  • Start with commentaries or study guides if you want structured engagement with scripture

Good fit if you like

  • Thoughtful, measured exploration of religious texts and ideas
  • Intersections of faith with social and ethical questions
  • Scholarly yet accessible writing that supports both study and reflection
  • Works that balance historical context with contemporary relevance
  • Resources that support spiritual formation alongside intellectual inquiry
  • Engagements with diverse perspectives within Christian theology and biblical studies

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

Authors published by Fortress Press

Dietrich BonhoefferJürgen MoltmannMartin LutherBruce J. MalinaFrank C. SennCarl E. BraatenWalter BrueggemannGordon Lathrop
  • The Visual Preacher Proclaiming an Embodied Word — Steve Thomason

    The Visual Preacher Proclaiming an Embodied Word — Steve Thomason

  • The Imposing Preacher Samuel DeWitt Proctor and Black Public Faith — Adam L. Bond

    The Imposing Preacher Samuel DeWitt Proctor and Black Public Faith — Adam L. Bond

  • Montgomery: A White Preacher’s Memoir — Graetz, Robert S.

    Montgomery: A White Preacher’s Memoir — Graetz, Robert S.

  • New Testament and Mythology and Other Basic Writings — Rudolf Bultmann

    New Testament and Mythology and Other Basic Writings — Rudolf Bultmann

  • Loving Jesus — Mark Allan Powell

    Loving Jesus — Mark Allan Powell

  • Holy Ground A Liturgical Cosmology — Gordon Lathrop

    Holy Ground A Liturgical Cosmology — Gordon Lathrop

  • Critical Theory of Religion: A Feminist Analysis (Guides to Biblical Scholarship. Old) — Marsha Aileen Hewitt

    Critical Theory of Religion: A Feminist Analysis (Guides to Biblical Scholarship. Old) — Marsha Aileen Hewitt

  • We are who We Think We Were Christian History and Christian Ethics — Aaron D. Conley

    We are who We Think We Were Christian History and Christian Ethics — Aaron D. Conley

  • A Generous Symphony Hans Urs Von Balthasars Literary Revelations — Christopher D. Denny

    A Generous Symphony Hans Urs Von Balthasars Literary Revelations — Christopher D. Denny

  • Systematic Theology, Volume 2 The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity: Processions and Persons — Katherine Sonderegger

    Systematic Theology, Volume 2 The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity: Processions and Persons — Katherine Sonderegger

  • Experiences in Theology Ways and Forms of Christian Theology — Jürgen Moltmann

    Experiences in Theology Ways and Forms of Christian Theology — Jürgen Moltmann

  • Post Structuralism and the New Testament: Derrida and Foucault at the Foot of the Cross — Stephen D. Moore

    Post Structuralism and the New Testament: Derrida and Foucault at the Foot of the Cross — Stephen D. Moore

  • A History of Christian doctrine: In succession to the earlier work of G.P. Fisher, published in the International theological library series — Hubert, ed. Cunliffe-Jones

    A History of Christian doctrine: In succession to the earlier work of G.P. Fisher, published in the International theological library series — Hubert, ed. Cunliffe-Jones

  • When Children Became People The Birth of Childhood in Early Christianity — Odd Magne Bakke

    When Children Became People The Birth of Childhood in Early Christianity — Odd Magne Bakke

  • Theological Education at Finkenwalde 1935-1937 — Dietrich Bonhoeffer

    Theological Education at Finkenwalde 1935-1937 — Dietrich Bonhoeffer

  • Jeremiah — Daniel Berrigan

    Jeremiah — Daniel Berrigan

  • Technology and Human Becoming — Philip Hefner

    Technology and Human Becoming — Philip Hefner

  • The Social Gospel of Jesus The Kingdom of God in Mediterranean Perspective — Bruce J. Malina

    The Social Gospel of Jesus The Kingdom of God in Mediterranean Perspective — Bruce J. Malina

  • The Women of Genesis From Sarah to Potiphar’s Wife — Sharon Pace Jeansonne

    The Women of Genesis From Sarah to Potiphar’s Wife — Sharon Pace Jeansonne

  • Ministry in the New Testament (Overtures to Biblical Theology) — David Lyon Bartlett

    Ministry in the New Testament (Overtures to Biblical Theology) — David Lyon Bartlett