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Journal for the Study of the New Testament

SAGE Publications Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1978

ISSN1745-5294

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Total25

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.247

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SNIP

1.388

Total Works

2,217

Total Citations

9,199

2yr Mean Citedness

0.06

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the academic study of the New Testament, including detailed textual analysis of specific passages, examination of historical and social contexts, and exploration of theological interpretations. Articles address issues such as divorce clauses in Matthew, the meaning of specific Greek terms in Pauline epistles, the portrayal of Jesus and his disciples in the Synoptic Gospels, and the interpretation of the Book of Revelation through various critical lenses including gender studies and disability studies. The journal also engages with the historical reception and authenticity of New Testament texts and their relationship with Judaism.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1978

FrequencyBiannual

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications2,217

Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

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6/12 · 50%

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SAGE Publications Ltd

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1745-5294

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Religion

Scopus Categories

Religious Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Biblical Studies and InterpretationHistorical and Linguistic StudiesArchaeology and Historical StudiesTheology and Canon Law StudiesChristian Theology and MissionPentecostalism and Christianity StudiesReligion, Society, and DevelopmentClassical Antiquity StudiesDevelopment, Ethics, and SocietyDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies