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Laura Gifford

@lauragifford.bsky.social

Editor-in-chief at Fortress Press. Oregonian, Lutheran, historian (PhD UCLA). Lover of cats, books, and the PNW.

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Hmm. If you try one I'll be curious to hear your review.

18.11.2025 23:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re excited to see you all in Boston in just 12 days! Are you working on a book proposal in the fields of Lutheran theology and history or ministry? We encourage you to connect with Laura Gifford, our Editor-in-Chief!

Schedule a meeting with Laura: www.fortresspress.com/aar-sbl/

10.11.2025 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exciting comp copy mail day. All available for preorder and publishing imminently with @fortresspress.bsky.social !

22.09.2025 21:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Food Theology: Nourishing Faith in Local Communities Weaving together scriptural reflection, compelling stories, best practices, and satisfying recipes, Food Theology introduces a gospel-centered food theology and provides a user-friendly

Happy publication day to Kellie Lisi and Martin J. Lohrmann! "Food Theology: Nourishing Faith in Local Communities" is available now from @fortresspress.bsky.social: www.fortresspress.com/store/produc...

09.09.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Including 3 fabulous Fortress Press books (take it from the editor, the one on the left in this photo is ๐Ÿ”ฅ).

18.05.2025 03:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another Herblock cartoon with a very 2025 vibe. "What's this about your letting the common people come in here and read books?" Syracuse Herald-Journal, 6/18/1954.

15.05.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 391    ๐Ÿ” 113    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

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