Journal of Jewish Studies

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Jewish Studies is an internationally renowned, peer-reviewed academic journal for the promotion of research into all aspects of Jewish studies.

Published independently by the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, the Journal is one of the leading forums in the world for new findings and discussions of Jewish history, literature and culture from Biblical times to the present day.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.102

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

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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 and Social Sciences, 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.

• The Beruriah Traditions

  Citation: 43

  Authors: David M.

• The Jewish Temple at Leontopolis: A Reconsideration

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Robert

• The Port Jew: Notes toward a Social Type

  Citation: 26

  Authors: David

• Masada: Literary Tradition, Archaeological Remains, and the Credibility of Josephus

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Shaye J. D.

• Jewish Traditions in Syriac Sources

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Sebastian P.

• Hagar, Ishmael, Josephus and the Origins of Islam

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Fergus

• Empire, Community and Culture in the Roman near East: Greeks, Syrians, Jews and Arabs

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Fergus

• Tyrants, Bandits and Kings: Personal Power in Josephus

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Brent D.

• Judaea after AD 70

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Benjamin

• Exclusions from the Temple: Proselytes and Agrippa I

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Joseph M.

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