Catholic Biblical Quarterly

Catholic Biblical Quarterly is a scholarly theology journal devoted primarily to biblical studies. Published by the Catholic Biblical Association of America, it provides a forum for academic research concerning the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, biblical languages, historical and literary interpretation, theology, and related areas of Christian scriptural scholarship. The journal is refereed and peer reviewed, positioning it within the specialist academic periodical market rather than the general religious magazine sector. Established in 1939, Catholic Biblical Quarterly developed as one of the principal publications associated with the Catholic Biblical Association of America. Its audience includes biblical scholars, theologians, historians of religion, clergy engaged in advanced study, graduate students, university libraries, and researchers working across Jewish and Christian scriptural traditions. The journal's Catholic institutional setting informs its identity, but its scholarly subject matter and academic publishing format place it in the broader international field of biblical and theological research. The publication appears quarterly, with issues scheduled for January, April, July, and October. Its editorial content combines original research articles with an extensive book-review section. This combination gives the journal both a research function and a bibliographic function: it publishes new arguments and interpretations while also assessing developments in the expanding literature of biblical studies and theology. The review section is particularly relevant to scholars seeking an overview of new monographs, reference works, and specialist studies. Catholic Biblical Quarterly has maintained continuity across multiple editorial administrations. Leslie J. Hoppe was identified as general editor in 2018, and Corrine Carvalho became general editor in 2021. These editorial changes represent normal scholarly-journal succession rather than a change in ownership or a corporate rebranding. The journal's circulation was reported as more than 3,800 in 2010, indicating a substantial specialist readership for an academic periodical, although more recent circulation figures are not established by the available reference material. As a journal brand, Catholic Biblical Quarterly's value rests on editorial credibility, peer review, association with a professional scholarly body, and continuity of publication. Its principal offering is the recurring journal itself, supported by individual issues, research articles, and reviews. No evidence in the available material indicates that it operates as a broader commercial publishing house, maintains a portfolio of consumer products, or is a publicly traded entity. Current circulation, subscription pricing, digital access arrangements, and present editorial leadership require verification from the publisher's current website or journal masthead.

Catholic Biblical Quarterly was established in 1939 as a publication of the Catholic Biblical Association of America. Its creation reflected the development of organized Catholic biblical scholarship and the need for a dedicated scholarly periodical capable of presenting research to an academic audience. Rather than functioning as a devotional publication or general-interest religious magazine, the journal was designed around specialized biblical and theological inquiry. Over time, the journal became associated with the professional exchange of research in biblical studies. Its subject range encompasses interpretation of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, historical and literary analysis, biblical languages, theology, and related disciplines. The journal's peer-review model provides a quality-control framework for submitted scholarship, while its institutional connection to the Catholic Biblical Association of America gives it a durable organizational base. The publication schedule consists of four issues each year, traditionally appearing in January, April, July, and October. Alongside research articles, Catholic Biblical Quarterly has maintained a substantial book-review section. This editorial structure allows it to document new work in the field as well as publish original scholarship. For libraries and specialist readers, the journal therefore serves as both a research outlet and a means of tracking academic literature. The journal's readership extends beyond a single institution or local market. Its subject matter attracts scholars, universities, seminaries, libraries, clergy, and students involved in advanced biblical and theological education. A circulation figure of more than 3,800 was reported for 2010, a notable scale for a specialized academic journal. The available material does not establish whether that figure includes print, institutional, or other forms of distribution, and no later circulation data should be inferred. Editorial leadership has changed over time while the journal's basic identity has remained stable. Leslie J. Hoppe was listed as general editor in 2018. In 2021, Corrine Carvalho became the new general editor. The transition illustrates the journal's continuing editorial governance, but the available references do not provide a complete list of editors, their terms, or the current masthead. Catholic Biblical Quarterly remains best understood as a scholarly journal brand operated by a professional association. Its core offering is the quarterly publication, supported by peer-reviewed articles and academic reviews. Information about current publication platforms, subscription products, indexing, pricing, circulation, staffing, and institutional headquarters is not established in the supplied reference material and should be confirmed through the publisher's current resources.

• 2021

  Corrine Carvalho became general editor

  [1]Catholic Biblical Quarterlyen.wikipedia.org

  Corrine Carvalho took over as general editor.

• 2018

  Leslie J. Hoppe identified as general editor

  [1]Catholic Biblical Quarterlyen.wikipedia.org

  Leslie J. Hoppe was identified as the journal's general editor.

• 2010

  Reported circulation exceeded 3,800

  [1]Catholic Biblical Quarterlyen.wikipedia.org

  The journal's circulation was reported as more than 3,800, demonstrating a substantial specialist readership at that time.

• 1939

  Journal established

  [1]Catholic Biblical Quarterlyen.wikipedia.org

  Catholic Biblical Quarterly was founded as a scholarly publication of the Catholic Biblical Association of America.

A Catholic-affiliated, peer-reviewed specialist journal serving the international academic community in biblical studies and theology.

• Peer-reviewed academic journal · 1939

  Catholic Biblical Quarterly

  The journal's principal product is a quarterly scholarly publication devoted to biblical studies and related theology. It publishes refereed research articles addressing scriptural texts, languages, history, literature, interpretation, and theological questions. Its intended users include academic researchers, university and seminary libraries, graduate students, and specialists in religious studies. The publication also contains an extensive book-review section that evaluates new academic literature and helps readers follow developments across the field.

• 2021

  Editorial successionStrategy

  Background

  The journal underwent a change in general editor after Leslie J. Hoppe's tenure.

  Action taken

  Corrine Carvalho became general editor.

  Aftermath

  The available material records the leadership change but does not describe a change in ownership, publication frequency, editorial scope, or circulation.

  Source

1. 1Catholic Biblical Quarterlyen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Catholic Biblical Quarterly official websitecba.cua.edu