Interpretation- Journal of Bible and Theology

Aims & Scope

Since 1947, Interpretation has offered pastors, scholars, and theologians a valuable resource for study, preaching, and teaching.

Each issue explores a theme or biblical book with writers who have relevant expertise.

Four to five major articles, "Between Text and Sermon" essays, and book reviews offer a variety of options for adding to and enhancing our readers' knowledge.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3
2024	0.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.257

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	16

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18291

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	129

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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.

• A Theology of Community

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Michael

• God Was Accommodating Himself to Human Capacity

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Ford Lewis

• Reading the Book of Revelation in the Twentieth Century

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Adela Yarbro

• Oral Methods of Structuring Narrative in Mark

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Joanna

• The Communities of Matthew

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Graham N.

• Spirit and Trauma

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Shelly

• When is the End not the End? Literary Reflections on the Ending of Mark's Narrative

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Norman R.

• Narrative Theology

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Gabriel

• The Social Context of Luke's Community

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Halvor

• The Role of the Lament in the Theology of the Old Testament

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Claus

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