Vetus Testamentum focuses on the critical study of the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern texts. Articles analyze biblical narratives, legal texts, and prophetic literature, exploring themes of human agency, social status, eschatology, and the impact of historical and cultural contexts. The journal also examines translation techniques, intertextuality, and the influence of Mesopotamian traditions on biblical writings.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
HistoryQ1
Literature and Literary TheoryQ1
Religious StudiesQ1
Linguistics and LanguageQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Religion
Scopus Categories
HistoryReligious StudiesLiterature and Literary TheoryLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Biblical Studies and InterpretationArchaeology and Historical StudiesHistorical and Linguistic StudiesAncient Egypt and ArchaeologyAncient Near East HistoryDevelopment, Ethics, and SocietyLinguistics and language evolutionHistorical, Religious, and Philosophical StudiesHistorical, Literary, and Cultural StudiesClassical Antiquity Studies