Three Dominicans, Frs Mike Deeb, Mark James, and Br Philippe Denis, have received the prestigious Andrew Murray Desmond Tutu Prize for their editorship of “Reluctant Prophet: Tributes to Albert Nolan,” published by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Press.

This collection of 72 articles illuminates the life, faith, and activism of Albert Nolan, offering diverse perspectives that paint a comprehensive portrait of his impactful journey. The book’s fusion of theological insight with social justice issues resonates globally, sparking vital conversations about the Christian concept of God and urging action for fairness in today’s world. The judges, Miranda Pillay, Nontando Hadebe, and Fanie Snyman, recognised its significance.

Says Mr. Wikus van Zyl, the Manager of UJ Press: “The Andrew Murray-Desmond Tutu Prize for Theological Publications shines a spotlight on UJ Press’s dedication to scholarly excellence with its latest triumph. Frs Mike Deeb, Mark James, and Br Philippe Denis have been awarded this esteemed prize for their editorial work on ‘Reluctant Prophet: Tributes to Albert Nolan,’ a profound testament to UJ Press’s commitment to discourse.

This achievement, alongside the shortlisting of ‘Research on the Letter to the Galatians: 2000-2020’ by Prof Francois Tolmie, among 27 titles from 15 publishers, demonstrates UJ Press’s remarkable contribution to scholarship. It’s a proud moment for UJ Press and a testament to its ongoing pursuit of academic excellence.”

About the Press

UJ Press was established in October 2020 under the auspices of the UJ Library. The press started publishing Open Access journals on the Open Journal System (OJS). In October 2021, the Press set up an Open Monograph Press (OMP) and started publishing books in print, electronic and audio formats.

Publications

UJ Press publish titles in all disciplines including issues surrounding 4IR and the UN SDGs. The Press also publish co-publications with international publishers, translated titles, digital scholarship including video and audio scholarly outputs and Open Access textbooks.