AL-QANTARA
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating Connections Between Culture and History.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Historical Analysis of Islamic and Arabic Cultures:
The journal publishes extensive research on the historical narratives of Islamic societies, particularly in the context of al-Andalus and the Maghreb, contributing to a deeper understanding of cultural exchanges and historical developments. - Linguistic Studies:
AL-QANTARA engages with various aspects of Arabic linguistics, including dialect studies, vernacular Arabic, and the evolution of Arabic language in historical texts, thereby enriching the field of Arabic philology. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary methodologies, combining history, literature, and cultural studies to analyze texts and artifacts from the medieval Islamic world. - Focus on Manuscript Traditions:
A core area of the journal is the exploration of manuscript traditions, including the study of Arabic manuscripts and their translations, which highlight the transmission of knowledge across cultures. - Cultural and Religious Interactions:
Research often examines the interactions between different religious communities, including Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, particularly in the context of medieval Spain and North Africa.
Trending and Emerging
- Interdialectal and Vernacular Arabic Studies:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on dialectal variations and vernacular Arabic, highlighting the rich linguistic diversity within historical Islamic contexts. - Cultural Memory and Historical Narratives:
There is a growing trend towards exploring how cultural memory shapes historical narratives, particularly in relation to the Islamic West, indicating an interest in how past events influence contemporary identities. - Sufism and Spiritual Practices:
The exploration of Sufism and its historical impact on Islamic societies has gained traction, reflecting a broader interest in spiritual traditions and their cultural significance. - Translational Studies and Cross-Cultural Exchanges:
Emerging studies on translation practices between Arabic and other languages, particularly Latin and Romance languages, underscore the journal's commitment to understanding cross-cultural intellectual exchanges.
Declining or Waning
- Legal Studies in Islamic Contexts:
The frequency of publications focused on Islamic legal texts and cases has decreased, suggesting a waning interest or a shift towards more culturally and historically oriented topics. - Secular Historical Narratives:
There seems to be a decline in studies solely focused on secular historical narratives of Islamic societies, as the journal increasingly emphasizes cultural and interdisciplinary approaches. - Environmental and Agricultural Studies:
Research specifically centered around agricultural practices and environmental studies in historical contexts appears to be less prevalent, indicating a potential shift away from these themes.
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