Inter-Varsity Press (IVP) has appointed Professor Beth M. Stovell, Chair of General Theological Studies at Ambrose Seminary, Canada, as the new editor for their Apollos Old Testament Commentary Series.
Professor Stovell joins David W. Baker as co-editor of the Apollos Old Testament Commentary (AOTC) series, replacing former editor Gordon J. Wenham on his retirement. Written by an international team of scholars, the AOTC series expounds the divine and human aspects of scripture, and emphasises the relevance of the Old Testament for modern readers.
Stovell is currently Professor of Old Testament at Ambrose University, teaching courses in Old Testament, Hebrew, and Biblical Theology, and overseeing seminar programmes in her role as Chair of General Theological Studies.
In her new role as AOTC editor, Stovell will work with Thomas Creedy, Editorial Director for IVP.
Creedy says: “Beth is a fantastic addition to the AOTC team. She is a scholar who embodies the sensitive exegesis and thoughtful biblical theology that the series is known for, and I look forward to seeing it flourish further under her work. I’m excited to see Beth interact alongside co-editor David Baker, with manuscripts already in the pipeline, and to see her work on David’s Genesis contribution to the series. We at IVP are so grateful to David and Gordon for their pioneering and faithful stewardship of the AOTC to date, and pray for God’s continued blessing on the work of the series”
Stovell says: “I am so honoured to come into this role. The AOTC has been excellently run by Gordon Wenham and David Baker for over 20 years. I want to honour what has come before, while offering my unique skills and experience as the series continues. I am aware of the great responsibility and the great joy of offering my service in this way, and am proud to work with the well-respected scholars who are the authors of the AOTC series. When I think of the AOTC, I think of the values of inspiration and authority of Scripture, and how both the divine and human aspects of Scripture shape our understanding of who God is, who we are in light of Him, and what we should do with our lives, and how to engage with the world around us. For over two decades, this series has provided valuable international voices exploring the historical, literary, and theological depth of the Old Testament. I am so excited to be part of editing a series that reminds us all of the enduring value of biblical theology”.
About Inter-Varsity Press (part of SPCK Group)
Inter-Varsity Press (IVP) publishes Christian books that are true to the Bible and that communicate the gospel, develop discipleship and strengthen the church for its mission throughout the world.
We publish evangelical Christian books for the church and the world, including for academic audiences under the imprint Apollos. As a British publisher, we aim to be at the centre of the UK evangelical church’s conversation with itself and with the wider world. We also seek to have a global reach and impact through worldwide distribution, licensing and partnerships.
Our roots are in the university Christian Union movement. IVP started back in the 1930s as the publishing wing of UCCF. IVP is now a subsidiary charity of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK), an Anglican mission agency and publisher. Engaging students and the academy are still important to our mission, and we remain committed to publishing books true to the UCCF Basis of Faith. You can find some of our resources for students, produced in partnership with UCCF, here.
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