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We publish articles dealing with linguistic, translational, literary, text-critical, historical, religious and cultural issues related to Ancient Near Eastern texts and societies, as well as articles addressing theoretical issues underlying these fields.

JNSL is an accredited South African journal publishing independently peer reviewed research articles on the Ancient Near East. As part of the peer review policy all contributions are refereed before publication by scholars who are recognised as experts in the particular field of study.

JNSL is published half-yearly.

Note to authors:
All articles must please adhere to the House Rules:
HOUSE RULES FOR SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES (PDF)
ARTICLE EXAMPLE (WORD)
BIBLIOGRAPHY EXAMPLE (WORD)

Latest Volume

JNSL 50/1-2 (2024)
Special anniversary edition

Editors: Johann Cook, Izak Cornelius [current editor], Marcus Joubert, Gideon Kotzé [current editor], Renate van Dijk-Coombes

The editorship alternates annually.

Published by the Department of Ancient Studies at Stellenbosch University.