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ISRAEL EXPLORATION JOURNAL

Editors: S. Ahituv, A.M. Maeir, and Z. Weiss

Executive Editor: N. Panitz-Cohen

For over 70 years, the Israel Exploration Journal has been a major interdisciplinary, scholarly forum for current archaeological, historical and geographical research about Israel and its environs. Articles span a broad chronological range, from prehistoric through historical periods. The primary emphasis is the archaeology of Israel: the Israel Exploration Journal is a core journal and primary source of information in this field.

Feature articles are extensively illustrated with color photographs, drawings and plans. Here is a partial listing of themes covered:

  • Ancient texts and inscriptions

  • Trade and commerce

  • Biblical archaeology

  • Metallurgy

  • Historical geography

  • Dead Sea Scroll research

  • Ancient synagogues and churches

​Other regular sections include:

  • Preliminary reports on current archaeological excavations in Israel

  • Notices of archaeological congresses and conventions

  • Book reviews, review articles and book notes

  • Hebrew books and papers

  • Books received

  • Obituaries

  • Pottery typology and technology

  • Tombs and burial customs

  • Cult sites and temples

  • Floral and faunal analyses

  • Underwater archaeology

  • Physical anthropology

 

Guidelines for contributors and Guidelines for illustrations

The current year's issues are available only as an annual subscription.

Many IEJ back issues are still in stock. Please send us an email with the volume and issue number and the year and we will inform you regarding availability.

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