Wipf and Stock is a publisher in Eugene, Oregon, publishing works in theology, biblical studies, history[2] and philosophy.[3]

Wipf and Stock
Founded1995
Founder
  • John Wipf
  • Jon Stock
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationEugene, Oregon
DistributionIngram, Baker & Taylor (US); Morning Star Publishing (Australia); Bertrams, Gardners Books (Europe); KCBS (Korea)[1]
Publication typesbooks, academic journals
Nonfiction topicstheology, biblical studies, history and philosophy
Imprints
Official websitewipfandstock.com

History edit

Wipf and Stock was established in 1995 following a joint venture between John Wipf of the Archives Bookshop in Pasadena, California, and Jon Stock of Windows Booksellers in Eugene, Oregon. The company publishes new works and reprints under the imprints Wipf & Stock, Cascade Books,[4] Pickwick Publications, Resource Publications,[5] Slant, and Front Porch Republic Books. Cascade Books is aimed at the general public, whereas Pickwick Publications caters to academics.[6]

The publishing focus of Wipf & Stock is broad, with books in biblical studies, theology, ethics, church history, linguistics, history, classics, philosophy, preaching, and church ministry.

Publishing model edit

Wipf and Stock has consolidated the publication process so that every aspect of production, from acquisitions and editing, to typesetting, printing, and binding happen in one location. It also employs short-run production methods. According to Wipf and Stock, this allows it to accept titles based on merit rather than on projected sales.[7]

Journals published edit

Wipf and Stock publishes Sehnsucht: a Journal on the Works of C. S. Lewis, first published in 2007.[8] It is the only peer-reviewed journal devoted to the study of C. S. Lewis and his writings.[4]

They also publish the Journal of Latin American Theology,[9][10] Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies and Kesher: A Journal of Messianic Judaism.[11]

Book retractions edit

In 2022, the Cascade imprint of Wipf and Stock retracted the book Bad and Boujee: Toward a Trap Feminist Theology. The book was retired following complaints raised on social media.[12] Cascade apologized for the publication, lamenting the "inappropriateness of a White theologian writing about the experience of Black women."[13][14]

Journals edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Distributors". Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  2. ^ "Wipf and Stock Academic Reprints in Old English Studies". Old English Newsletter. 1 April 2005. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  3. ^ Russo, Ed (15 October 2002). "Partners go for bookish change". The Register Guard.
  4. ^ a b "Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal".
  5. ^ "Our Story".
  6. ^ NIJAY GUPTA (24 August 2020). "Dr. Chris Spinks (Cascade Books/Wipf & Stock): Editors behind the Great Books in New Testament Studies". Patheos. Retrieved 29 July 2022. Cascade Books (aimed at wider audiences) and Pickwick Publications (aimed at an academic audience)
  7. ^ Wipf and Stock Publishers Author Guide
  8. ^ "Sehnsucht: The C.S. Lewis Journal".
  9. ^ "Journal of Latin American Theology".
  10. ^ a b Scott, Lindy (ed.). "Journal of Latin American Theology". Journal of Latin American Theology. ISSN 1669-8649.
  11. ^ a b Resnik (Rabbi), Russ; Sparks, Andrew (eds.). "Kesher: A Journal of Messianic Judaism". Kesher: A Journal of Messianic Judaism.
  12. ^ Alter, Alexandra; Harris, Elizabeth A. (15 April 2022). "A White Author's Book About Black Feminism Was Pulled After a Social Media Outcry". The New York Times.
  13. ^ "Wipf and Stock to Pull 'Bad and Boujee' from Publication, Distribution". 14 April 2022.
  14. ^ "Resolute Magazine -- Read". 30 April 2022.
  15. ^ Scott, Linda, ed. (21 April 2023). "Special Issue in Collaboration with Memoria Indigena on Indigenous Theology". Journal of Latin American Theology. 18 (1). ISBN 9781666772920.
  16. ^ "Kesher: A Journal of Messianic Judaism".

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