Focus
Exegesis: Journal of Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research on the Qur’an through a variety of interpretive approaches. The journal centers on the study of the Qur’anic text and its exegetical traditions, aiming to uncover both the historical depth and contemporary significance of Qur’anic interpretation. Exegesis provides a platform for critical engagement with the Qur’an by promoting analytical, philosophical, linguistic, and theological perspectives rooted in classical scholarship and informed by modern academic methodologies.

Scope
The journal welcomes original research articles that explore a wide range of topics related to Qur’anic studies, including but not limited to:

• Classical and modern tafsīr traditions

• Hermeneutical and philosophical approaches to Qur’anic interpretation

• Linguistic, literary, and rhetorical analysis of the Qur’anic text

• Historical-contextual studies of revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl)

• Thematic and comparative exegesis

• Tafsīr across different Islamic schools of thought and sects

• The Qur’an and contemporary issues (e.g., gender, environment, ethics)

• Intertextual studies involving the Qur’an and other scriptures

• Tafsīr in the digital age and media representations of the Qur’an

• Manuscript studies and the history of Qur’anic exegesis

Exegesis encourages contributions from scholars of diverse academic backgrounds and institutions, fostering critical, interdisciplinary, and innovative research in the field of Qur’anic studies.