The Journal of Jewish Studies publishes research on Jewish history, texts, and culture. Articles analyze ancient, medieval, and modern Jewish communities, their religious and legal texts, and their interactions with surrounding cultures. Topics include textual criticism of Hebrew scriptures and rabbinic literature, the history of Jewish communities in various regions, and the representation of Jewish themes in literature.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Literature and Literary TheoryQ3
Cultural StudiesQ4
HistoryQ4
Religious StudiesQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Religion
Scopus Categories
HistoryCultural StudiesReligious StudiesLiterature and Literary Theory
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Biblical Studies and InterpretationArchaeology and Historical StudiesHistorical and Linguistic StudiesJewish and Middle Eastern StudiesMedieval and Classical Philosophy