Westminster John Knox Press (WJK) is the academic and trade imprint of the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC). Books and resources published under the WJK imprint cover the spectrum of religious thought and represent the work of scholarly and popular authors of many different religious and theological affiliations. WJK publishes approximately 60 new books and other resources each year and manages a backlist of more than 2,500 titles that are sold throughout the world.
With a publishing history dating back to 1838, WJK and its predecessors have served scholars, students, clergy, and general readers. Most of its publications advance scholarly research, equip clergy and other ministry professionals for faithful leadership, and provide resources that foster spiritual formation, ethical reflection, and the pursuit of justice.
WJK has published numerous works by world-renowned authors including William Barclay, Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Walter Brueggemann, Frederick Buechner, Brevard Childs, William Sloane Coffin, Craig Evans, Beverly Gaventa, Justo González, Serene Jones, George Lindbeck, Tom Long, Mayra Rivera, Alister McGrath, Katie Geneva Cannon, Reinhold Niebuhr, H. Richard Niebuhr, Letty Russell, Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, Barbara Brown Taylor, Marjorie Thompson, Paul Tillich, Cornel West, William Yoo, Rowan Williams, Will Willimon, N. T. Wright, Patrick Reyes, Gregory C. Ellison II, and many others.
WJK takes its mission seriously and carries it into every part of our work. We exist to create resources that advance faith and study, foster vision and imagination, and inspire action and justice. We value contemporary interpretations of the Bible and practices of Christian belief, even as we build on the wisdom of our tradition. We believe in the transformative power of conversations from differing perspectives, pressing us toward God’s purpose for all creation.