BYZANTINISCHE ZEITSCHRIFT
Scope & Guideline
Connecting the Past to Present in Byzantine Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Byzantine History and Politics:
The journal publishes research addressing the political structures, historical events, and key figures of the Byzantine Empire, providing insights into the governance and societal changes throughout its history. - Cultural and Religious Studies:
A significant portion of the journal’s output focuses on the cultural and religious dynamics within Byzantium, including the analysis of hagiography, liturgical practices, and the interaction of Christianity with other religions. - Art and Archaeology:
Research on Byzantine art, architecture, and archaeological findings is a core focus, highlighting the visual culture of the empire and its impact on subsequent artistic traditions. - Linguistics and Textual Studies:
The journal features studies on Byzantine Greek language, literature, and textual criticism, reflecting on the linguistic evolution and literary contributions during the Byzantine period. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages multidisciplinary studies that incorporate methodologies from fields such as anthropology, sociology, and archaeology, fostering a holistic understanding of Byzantine society.
Trending and Emerging
- Multidisciplinary Approaches:
There is a noticeable increase in studies employing multidisciplinary methodologies, particularly those combining archaeology, anthropology, and history to provide a more nuanced understanding of Byzantine culture. - Food Studies:
Research focusing on food and foodways in the medieval Mediterranean has gained traction, highlighting the social and cultural significance of dietary practices in Byzantine society. - Identity and Ethnicity:
Recent publications are increasingly exploring themes of identity and ethnicity within the Byzantine context, examining how cultural intersections influenced societal dynamics. - Digital Humanities:
The incorporation of digital tools and methodologies in Byzantine studies is emerging, allowing for innovative approaches to data analysis, textual criticism, and the visualization of historical information. - Environmental and Climate History:
There is a growing interest in the impact of environmental factors and climate on Byzantine society, reflecting a broader trend in historical scholarship that seeks to understand the interplay between human activities and ecological conditions.
Declining or Waning
- Military History:
Research specifically focusing on military tactics and logistics, while still present, has seen a reduction in publications, possibly as scholars shift towards broader cultural and social themes. - Economic Studies:
Economic analyses of Byzantine trade and industry have decreased, indicating a potential shift away from purely economic perspectives towards more integrated cultural and social analyses. - Local Histories:
While local histories of specific regions within the Byzantine Empire were once prevalent, there seems to be a decline in this area as scholars increasingly focus on overarching narratives and broader thematic studies. - Classical Reception:
The exploration of how classical texts were received and adapted in the Byzantine context has diminished, possibly due to a growing emphasis on original Byzantine contributions rather than their classical antecedents. - Epigraphic Studies:
Although still relevant, the frequency of publications focusing solely on epigraphy has waned, as interdisciplinary projects that incorporate epigraphic evidence into broader historical narratives gain traction.
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