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Orbis Books

American Catholic publishing company

Orbis Books is an American imprint of the Maryknoll order. It has been a small but influential publisher of liberation theology works.² It was founded by Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1970Founded¹

HeadquartersMaryknoll¹
Websitewww.orbisbooks.com

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Orbis Books is an American imprint of the Maryknoll order. It has been a small but influential publisher of liberation theology works.²

The story

Founded by Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann in 1970.¹

Leadership

Who has led Orbis Books, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderMiguel d'Escoto Brockmann¹

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Maryknoll

From Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1970Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataOrbis Books on Wikidata
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WikipediaOrbis Books on Wikipedia