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Journal Subscriptions

Individuals who wish to subscribe should become members to receive free digital access to the Journal of Biblical Literature and Review of Biblical Literature along with reduced print subscription rates. Discounted print subscriptions for both publications can be ordered as part of the membership sign-up and renewal process.

Libraries, universities, and other institutions may order online or combination (online plus print) subscriptions of JBL only through the Scholarly Publishing Collective. See their Information for Libraries page for further information, or send orders directly via email. Print-only subscriptions are available directly through SBL by filling out and returning the subscription form via email or post. RBL is available to institutions only as a print subscription.

Booksellers and Subscription Agents may also order online or combination JBL subscriptions for their customers through the Scholarly Publishing Collective. For further information, see the Information for Subscription Agents page or send orders directly via email. To order a print-only subscription of JBL or RBL, use the Booksellers and Subscription Agents form.

ICI Program: Institutions in countries with a GDP substantially lower than the average GDP of the United States and the EU are eligible for a special print subscription rate when ordering directly with SBL. Visit the International Cooperation Initiative page for more information.

Subscription Rates

 SBL MemberInstitution or Non-MemberOverseas Shipping-surfaceCanada/
Mexico Shipping-surface
Overseas Shipping-airCanada/
Mexico Shipping-air
Print & OnlineN/A$380add $36add $30add $75add $40
Print Only$80$295add $36add $30add $75add $40
Online 
Only
Free$290