European Hebrew Journal (EHJ) Publishes Its Inaugural Issue
The Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature is pleased to announce the publication of the inaugural issue of the European Hebrew Journal (EHJ), Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026).
European Hebrew Journal (EHJ) is an international peer-reviewed open-access academic journal dedicated to Hebrew language studies, Biblical Hebrew, Jewish studies, Semitic linguistics, philology, textual criticism, manuscript studies, Dead Sea Scrolls research, Jewish history, archaeology, religious studies, and related fields within the humanities.
The journal is published in English by the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature, Belgrade, Serbia, and operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Publisher
Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature
Belgrade, Serbia
Institute Website: https://hebrew.edu.rs
Journal Website: https://ehj.hebrew.edu.rs
ISSN: 3122-8879 (Online)
The journal is registered in the international ISSN database and is published through its official Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.
Contents of Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026)
Editorial
Editorial Foreword to Volume 1, Issue 1
Željko Stanojević
The inaugural editorial outlines the mission, scholarly orientation, and long-term vision of the European Hebrew Journal, emphasizing interdisciplinary dialogue, open-access scholarship, philological research, and international academic collaboration. Published: 05 June 2026. Read full page and PDF
Research Articles
- Why Was Chronicles Written in Hebrew? Language Choice as a Group Identity Marker
Eran Gluska (Independent Scholar, Tel Aviv, Israel)
This study examines the exclusive use of Hebrew in the Book of Chronicles within the multilingual environment of the Persian period. Drawing on sociolinguistic and ethno-symbolic approaches, the article argues that Hebrew functioned as an important marker of collective identity, cultural memory, and peoplehood in Persian-period Yehud. Published: 05 June 2026. Research Articles: Read full page and pdf
2. The Cochin Hebrew New Testament Manuscripts at Cambridge (MS Oo.1.32, Oo.1.16.1, Oo.1.16.2): Late Copies with Signs of an Early Semitic Tradition
Janice F. Baca (Project Truth Ministries, USA)
This article investigates the Cochin Hebrew New Testament manuscripts preserved at Cambridge University Library. Through philological and textual analysis, the study explores evidence suggesting the preservation of earlier Semitic traditions within later manuscript copies and contributes to the study of Hebrew New Testament textual history. Published: 05 June 2026. Research Articles: Read full page pdf
3. An Intercessor Like Moses: A Key Component of the Psalter’s Message
Matthew Montgomery (University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom)
This study examines the role of Moses and Aaron within the final form of the Psalter, with particular attention to Books III–V and their engagement with Exodus 32–34. Through analysis of literary structure, thematic development, and intertextual allusions, the article argues that the Psalter expresses hope for a representative intercessory figure like Moses who can mediate between God and a covenant-breaking people in the aftermath of the Babylonian exile. The study contributes to Psalms research, biblical theology, and the interpretation of the Psalter as a coherent literary and theological composition. Published: 18 June 2026. Research Articles: Read full page and PDF.
International Editorial Board
The journal is supported by an international editorial board composed of scholars from leading academic institutions, including the University of Cambridge, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, New York University, Yale University, University of Hamburg, KU Leuven, Bar-Ilan University, Brandeis University, Dartmouth College, Harvard Divinity School, Sapienza University of Rome, and numerous other universities and research institutions across Europe, Israel, North America, South America, and the Middle East.
Open Access
All content published in EHJ is freely available to readers worldwide under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), supporting unrestricted access to scholarly research.
Journal Milestones
- Volume 1, Issue 1 published (2026)
- ISSN 3122-8879 (Online) assigned and registered in the international ISSN database
- International Editorial Board established
- Open-access publishing model implemented
- Crossref membership application submitted
- Manuscript submissions open for future issues
Read the Full Issue
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026) is available online through the official journal platform: