Jewish Scholarly Journals as Sources for Islamic and Oriental Studies: A Survey of the PTAS Journal Collection at IKIM
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This article presents a critical survey of Jewish scholarly journals on Islamic and Oriental studies preserved in the Tun Ahmad Sarji Library (Perpustakaan Tun Ahmad Sarji, PTAS) at the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM). Drawing upon journals such as the Palestine Exploration Quarterly, Israel Exploration Journal, Journal of Semitic Studies, Journal of Palestine Studies, and American Jewish Archives Journal, the study offers both a bibliographical overview and a thematic assessment of the contributions of predominantly Jewish, non-Muslim scholars to the study of Islamic civilisation. These journals, many of which date from the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, span a wide array of disciplines including archaeology, Semitic philology, historiography, religious studies, and cultural history. The article highlights the value of these journals not only as academic resources but also as instruments of inter-civilisational dialogue, shedding light on underexplored dimensions of Muslim history and intellectual heritage. By foregrounding this unique archival collection, this study highlights its relevance to the development of Islamic studies in Malaysia and advocates for its fuller integration into scholarly discourse within the region.
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