# Harvard Theological Review # Harvard Theological Review ![Decorative pattern from HTR cover](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-01/HarvardTheologicalReview.jpg?itok=p9hgc2EQ) ## expand\_more *Harvard Theological Review* is one of the oldest scholarly theological journals in the United States, providing a forum for scholars of religion and theology since its founding in 1908. Issued quarterly, it publishes compelling original research that contributes to the development of scholarly understanding and interpretation in a variety of fields. The scope of the Review embraces the history and philosophy of religious thought in all traditions and periods, including Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Christianity, Jewish studies, theology, ethics, archaeology, and comparative religious studies. *Harvard Theological Review* Harvard Divinity School 45 Francis Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 USA Telephone: 617.495.5786 Email: Open all sections Close all sections ### For Prospective Authors expand\_more ### Information about article content *Harvard Theological Review* considers articles submitted for publication if they conform to the following guidelines: #### Originality Articles must not have been previously published elsewhere and must differ significantly and substantially from other material the author may have published. The *Review* does not consider articles currently submitted to other journals nor, ordinarily, those scheduled to appear in forthcoming books. #### Scholarly content The *Review* covers a wide spectrum of fields in theological and religious studies. Our range is not limited to any one religious tradition or set of traditions. The main criteria for publication are that a submission significantly advance knowledge in its field, be historically informed and rigorous in its reasoning, and speak intelligibly to readers knowledgeable in theological or religious studies outside of its special field. Articles submitted may make a constructive theological, ethical, or methodological argument, but should not be polemical in tone. All authors must adhere to recognized scholarly standards, include full and accurate references, and be willing and able to work with primary sources in their original languages. #### Book reviews *Harvard Theological Review* does not publish short book reviews. New books received in the office are, however, generally listed in a section at the end of each issue titled "Books Received." On occasion, we do commission a review essay of a significant book or set of books recently published. Ordinarily, commissioned review essays are not peer reviewed. #### Translations On rare occasion, the *Review* accepts English translations of articles published in other languages, if they are considered to have wide appeal and are not readily accessible to the scholarly community. #### Inclusive language The use of masculine pronouns when referring to persons generically and the use of such terms as "man" when referring to human beings in general should be avoided. Authors are asked to minimize stylistic awkwardness in adhering to our inclusive language policy. For example, it is better to use the plural pronoun ("they") rather than the singular ("he or she," "s/he"). The editors are aware that it is not always appropriate to employ inclusive language when referring to God or divine beings. In such cases, authors should adjust their usage to the historical character of the material studied. ### Address and technical details Authors should submit their papers to *Harvard Theological Review*'s [ScholarOne portal](https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/harvardtheological). The *Review* seldom publishes papers longer than about 12,000 words. The *Review* closely follows the recommendations of *The SBL Handbook of Style* and *The Chicago Manual of Style*. An article need not conform to *Harvard Theological Review* style before being accepted for publication. ### How articles are reviewed Our review process involves two stages. The author may be asked to make changes after either the first or the second stage; the article may also be rejected after either review. The comments of our anonymous reviewers will be passed on to the author, whether or not the essay is accepted. If a submission seems obviously inappropriate to HTR, it may be rejected without entering the review process. Since we depend on peer review by scholars, who are often quite busy, we cannot guarantee a date by which a decision will have been made. Ordinarily, *Harvard Theological Review* will not consider for publication more than two submissions by the same author within a period of eighteen months. ### When an article is accepted Between acceptance and publication, articles are edited for grammatical accuracy, felicity of writing, conformity with American spelling and usage, and accordance with the HTR style sheet of *Harvard Theological Review*. Once the editing process is complete, authors receive page proofs electronically, which they are expected to read carefully and return within the week. After publication, authors are offered twenty-five offprints of their published articles and one copy of the issue. Upon request, further offprints and issues may be ordered. ### Copyright information Copyright of articles published in *Harvard Theological Review* are held by their authors. The *Review* is published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Authors receive no financial remuneration for publishing their work in the *Review*. ### Open Access policy A growing number of private and national funding bodies have announced Open Access policies that confirm author self-archiving (“Green” Open Access) as a legitimate route to Open Access compliance for scholars working in the humanities and social sciences. As a part of these efforts, HTR is introducing a new policy designed to offer our authors the greatest possible degree of freedom and maximize the accessibility of the research we publish while at the same time protecting financial returns for HTR. ### Advertising Information expand\_more *Harvard Theological Review* regularly publishes ads for scholarly publications. For further information about rates and availability of space, please contact: - In the Americas, - For the rest of the world, [ad\_sales@cambridge.org](mailto:ad_sales@cambridge.org) *Harvard Theological Review* publishes review essays only occasionally. New books received in the office are, however, generally listed in a section at the end of each issue. Publishers have found that including their publications in this list increases sales. ### Permissions expand\_more Copyright of articles published in the *Harvard Theological Review* is held by their authors. Requests for permission to reproduce work are handled by the publisher, Cambridge University Press. Visit [Cambridge University Press Rights & Permissions](https://www.cambridge.org/about-us/rights-permissions/) for further details. We do not accept requests by telephone or email. ### Faculty & Staff expand\_more ### Editor Giovanni B. Bazzana, Terrence L. Johnson, Shaul Magid ### Editorial Board Francis X. Clooney, Mohsen Goudarzi, Mayra Rivera ### Associate Editors Members of the Faculty of Divinity ### Managing Editor Faye Bodley-Dangelo ### Editorial Assistants Giorgia Bove, Joe Morgan Currie, Gio DiRusso, David A. Hannan, Julia Hintlian, J. J. Kimche, Jessica Patey ### Subscription Information expand\_more *Harvard Theological Review* is published quarterly. For details of current subscription rates, please visit [Subscribe to *Harvard Theological Review*](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/harvard-theological-review/subscribe) on the Cambridge University Press website. ### Free subscriptions A limited number of free subscriptions are granted to foreign educational institutions based on financial need. Please submit a written request to: Editor *Harvard Theological Review* 45 Francis Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 USA