The Society publishes scholarly books, articles, and reviews in biblical studies and related fields, and welcomes proposals. Guidelines are available below, and writers are encouraged to discuss manuscript ideas and drafts with the SBL Editorial Director early in the process. Submissions should be sent to the appropriate editor.

Copyright and "Fair Use" Guidelines for Authors

Guidelines for Book Proposals

Guidelines for the Preparation of Printer-Ready Copy (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Handbook for Editors

JBL Instructions (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) 

Reprint Permission Form (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

 

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