The Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting unit Biblical Studies and Spiritual Care: Intersections of Pastoral Practice and Biblical Hermeneutics has an open call for papers for a forthcoming volume on the use of biblical and related texts in contexts of incarceration. We welcome papers that explore experiences and reflections on the Bible from within— or directed toward — carceral settings such as prisons, asylums, immigration detention, and other forms of enforced confinement. Contributions may come from scholars, students, or chaplains working in these contexts, as well as from biblical scholars who can offer fresh perspectives on texts that may hold significance in carceral environments. If you are interested in contributing, please send an abstract of about 200 words to Silvia Castelli (s.castelli2@vu.nl) and Peter-Ben Smit (p.b.a.smit@vu.nl) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam by 30 January 2026