Dead Sea Discoveries

Aims & Scope

Dead Sea Discoveries is an international journal dedicated to the study of the Dead Sea Scrolls and associated literature.

The journal is primarily devoted to the discussion of the significance of the finds in the Judean Desert for Biblical Studies, and the study of early Jewish and Christian history.

Dead Sea Discoveries has established itself as an invaluable resource for the subject both in the private collections of professors and scholars as well as in the major research libraries of the world. ● Discussions on new discoveries from a wide variety of perspectives. ● Exchange of ideas among scholars from various disciplines. ● Thematic issues dedicated to particular texts or topics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.1
2024	0.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.159

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23809

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	25

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Abominated Temple and a Holy Community: The Formation of the Notions of Purity and Impurity in Qumran

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Eyal

• The Ash and the Red Material From Qumran

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Zohar

• Lady Wisdom and Dame Folly At Qumran

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Sidnie White

• THE CEMETERIES OF QUMRAN AND CELIBACY: CONFUSION LAID TO REST?

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Joseph

• Wisdom Reconsidered, in Light of the Scrolls

  Citation: 16

  Authors: John J.

• THE ANGEL OF THE PRESENCE IN THE BOOK OF JUBILEES

  Citation: 16

  Authors: James

• The Prohibition Against Tevul Yom and Defilement of the Daily Whole Offering in the Jerusalem Temple in Cd 11:21-12:1: a New Understanding*

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Avi

• AN INCENSE ALTAR FROM QUMRAN?

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Torleif, Stephen

• 4QReworked Pentateuch C and the Literary Sources of the Temple Scroll: A New (Old) Proposal 1

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Molly M.

• Who is the ‘Son of God’ in 4Q246? An Overlooked Example of Early Biblical Interpretation

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Michael

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