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Journal of Islamic Jerusalem Studies
The
Journal of Islamic Jerusalem Studies (JIJS) is a
distinctive and unique journal in the field. In winter 1997 the
Management Committee of the Islamic Research Academy (ISRA)
published the first issue of the journal. The journal is
published twice yearly; so far seven issues have been published.
JIJS is the first and the only peer-reviewed scholarly journal
that is dedicated to the academic study of Islamic Jerusalem.
The
journal has opened up a new area of specialization in Jerusalem
studies with original articles addressing Islamic Jerusalem from
a wide range of subjects in this area. Addressing a gap in the
published periodical literature, JIJS especially seeks to
encourage research into historical, theological, empirical,
theoretical, conceptual, or cultural themes and topics. As such,
this journal will be essential reading for all those who study
the Middle East and the Muslim World.
JIJS
aims to provide a forum for scholars working on the subject and
all those who wish to enhance their appreciation of any aspect
of Islamic Jerusalem, including Islamic studies, history,
archaeology, art, architecture, literature, linguistics,
geography, geology, environment, politics, and other
disciplines. The journal tries to advance the study of the
significance and the centrality of Jerusalem to Islamic Faith
and Muslim identity. To promote better understanding of the
region, the journal will also include scholarly contributions
studying relations between Muslims and non-Muslims, past and
present, in Jerusalem.
The
editor in chief of the journal invites the submission of
original scholarly contributions on any aspect of Islamic
Jerusalem from the rise of Islam to the present day.
Contributions in both Arabic and English are welcome. The
journal publishes articles, documentations, reports, review
articles, and book reviews. The journal also provides
information, announcements, and reports on current and
forthcoming events relevant to Islamic Jerusalem.
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