We're pleased to announce that the University of Nebraska Press will soon begin handling the publication, distribution and marketing of books released by The Jewish Publication Society. The agreement will become effective Jan. 1, 2012.

Founded in 1888, The Jewish Publication Society (JPS) is the preeminent publisher of classic and contemporary Jewish texts for readers of English worldwide. The current list includes nearly 300 scholarly and popular works of history, philosophy, ethics, and theology. JPS is best known for its acclaimed Bible commentary, and the most widely read English translation of the Hebrew Bible, the JPS TANAKH. For more information, visit www.jps.org.

For additional agreement details, read our press release or read a recent article from the Lincoln Journal Star.