Journal of Islamic Manuscripts
Scope & Guideline
Preserving Heritage, Illuminating Manuscripts
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Study of Manuscript Cultures:
The journal focuses on the rich traditions of Islamic manuscript production, including the material aspects, provenance, and cultural contexts of manuscripts across various regions. - Codicology and Paleography:
It emphasizes the examination of manuscript texts, their physical characteristics, and the historical techniques of writing and copying, contributing to our understanding of manuscript heritage. - Cultural and Historical Contexts:
The journal explores manuscripts within their broader socio-cultural and historical frameworks, shedding light on how these texts have influenced and reflected Islamic thought and practices. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Research published in the journal often employs interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating art history, literature, history, and religious studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of manuscripts. - Preservation and Conservation:
The journal addresses issues of preservation, conservation practices, and the challenges faced by manuscript collections, particularly in regions with endangered manuscript cultures.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Humanities and Manuscript Studies:
There is a notable increase in research utilizing digital tools and methodologies to analyze manuscripts, reflecting the growing intersection of technology and traditional manuscript scholarship. - Regional Manuscript Traditions:
An emerging focus on specific regional manuscript traditions, such as those from Yemen, East Africa, and Central Asia, highlights the diversity of Islamic manuscript cultures and their unique characteristics. - Materiality and Textuality:
Recent papers emphasize the material aspects of manuscripts, such as binding, ink, and writing materials, alongside textual analysis, showcasing a trend towards understanding manuscripts as physical objects that carry cultural significance. - Provenance Studies:
The exploration of provenance and ownership histories of manuscripts is gaining traction, indicating a growing interest in the narratives and journeys of manuscripts through time and space. - Interdisciplinary Connections:
There is a rising trend in exploring interdisciplinary connections, particularly the relationships between manuscripts and contemporary issues such as identity, migration, and cultural heritage.
Declining or Waning
- General Manuscript Surveys:
While comprehensive surveys of manuscript collections were once prevalent, recent issues show a decline in such broad studies, suggesting a shift towards more focused and specialized research topics. - Traditional Manuscript Genres:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional manuscript genres, such as poetry and religious texts, as scholars increasingly prioritize unique or lesser-known manuscripts and their contextual significance. - Historical Overviews of Manuscript Production:
Papers that provided general historical overviews of manuscript production practices are becoming less common, with a growing preference for in-depth case studies that highlight specific manuscripts or collections.
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