Aims and Scope of Journal for the Study of the Old Testament
The Journal for the Study of the Old Testament (JSOT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering the field of biblical studies. The editors-in-chief are David Shepherd (Trinity College Dublin) and Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer (Örebro School of Theology). It was established in 1976 and is published by Sage Publications. Less
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Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1976 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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