STUDIA ROSENTHALIANA

Scope & Guideline

Delving into the Intersections of Culture and History

Introduction

Welcome to your portal for understanding STUDIA ROSENTHALIANA, featuring guidelines for its aims and scope. Our guidelines cover trending and emerging topics, identifying the forefront of research. Additionally, we track declining topics, offering insights into areas experiencing reduced scholarly attention. Key highlights include highly cited topics and recently published papers, curated within these guidelines to assist you in navigating influential academic dialogues.
LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN1781-7838
PublisherAMSTERDAM UNIV PRESS
Support Open AccessNo
Country-
TypeJournal
Converge1970, 1999, 2002, 2004, from 2006 to 2009, from 2011 to 2012, 2014 (coverage discontinued in Scopus)
AbbreviationSTUD ROSENTHALIANA / Studia Rosenthaliana
Frequency2 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressNIEUWE PRINSENGRACHT 89, AMSTERDAM, 1018 VR, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

STUDIA ROSENTHALIANA serves as a scholarly platform dedicated to the exploration of Jewish history, culture, and society, particularly in relation to the early modern period and its legacies. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary methodologies and seeks to contribute to a nuanced understanding of Jewish experiences across different contexts and eras.
  1. Jewish History and Culture:
    The journal focuses on the historical narratives of Jewish communities, particularly in Europe and the Americas, examining their cultural practices, social structures, and historical developments.
  2. Interdisciplinary Research:
    It employs various methodologies from history, literature, sociology, and cultural studies, facilitating a comprehensive examination of Jewish life and thought.
  3. Critical Engagement with Historical Texts:
    STUDIA ROSENTHALIANA engages critically with historical texts, offering analysis and interpretation that illuminate Jewish experiences, particularly during periods of persecution and migration.
  4. Focus on Early Modern Period:
    A significant emphasis is placed on the early modern period (1500-1750), exploring its complexities and the implications for contemporary Jewish identity and culture.
  5. Contextual Framework of Jewish Communities:
    The journal investigates the interactions between Jewish communities and their non-Jewish surroundings, including colonial contexts and socio-political dynamics.
Recent publications in STUDIA ROSENTHALIANA reveal emerging themes that reflect contemporary scholarly interests and societal issues. These themes highlight the journal's responsiveness to current debates within Jewish studies and broader historical narratives.
  1. Colonial and Postcolonial Jewish Studies:
    There is an increasing focus on the experiences of Jewish communities within colonial contexts, examining the complexities of identity and power dynamics in these settings.
  2. Jewish Responses to Modernity:
    Emerging discussions center around how Jewish communities navigated the challenges of modernity, including religious reform, social integration, and cultural adaptation.
  3. Gender and Family Dynamics:
    Recent articles have begun to explore the role of gender and family within Jewish communities, addressing how these dynamics influenced social structures and cultural practices.
  4. Critical Reexaminations of Historical Figures:
    There is a trend toward reevaluating significant historical figures within Jewish history, such as Spinoza, with a focus on their contributions to contemporary Jewish thought and identity.
  5. Intersections of Jewish and Non-Jewish Histories:
    The journal increasingly emphasizes the interconnectedness of Jewish histories with broader historical narratives, particularly in relation to European and colonial histories.

Declining or Waning

While STUDIA ROSENTHALIANA has consistently explored various themes within Jewish studies, certain topics have seen a decline in prominence in recent publications. This shift may reflect evolving scholarly interests or changes in the socio-political landscape influencing Jewish studies.
  1. Yiddish Culture:
    There has been a noticeable decrease in publications specifically focused on Yiddish culture and literature, suggesting a waning interest in this area compared to previous years.
  2. Eastern European Jewish Migration:
    Although still relevant, the frequency of articles addressing Eastern European Jewish migration patterns and experiences has diminished, possibly overshadowed by a broader focus on Jewish life in colonial and early modern contexts.
  3. Antisemitism Studies:
    Research directly addressing antisemitism, particularly historical perspectives, appears to be less frequent, indicating a potential shift towards more nuanced discussions of Jewish identity rather than a focus on external threats.

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