Hamsa: Journal of Judaic and Islamic Studies – Monographic issue call for papers
Outline
Top of pageOn both sides of the border: Muslims in Garb al-Andalus and Portugal during the Middle Ages
Coordinated by Clara Almagro Vidal and Yolanda Moreno Moreno
The study of the Muslim presence in the western area of the Iberian Peninsula, the territories that today make up Portugal, is a fundamental subject to understand the evolution of these territories and the political, social, and economic configuration of medieval Portugal.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of Islamic studies in Portuguese lands. Archaeological campaigns and documentation-based research have brought to light valuable information about the Andalusian occupation in this area and the Muslim permanence under Christian rule, both as slaves as mouros forros. The aim of this monographic issue is to serve as a compilation and new impetus for this research into the Muslim presence in Portuguese lands, both under the sphere of Andalusian influence (Garb al-Andalus) and under Christian rule (Portugal).
The articles should deal with one or more of the following themes:
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Muslims in Garb al-Andalus: politics, society, economy, structures
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Free Muslims and slaves in the Kingdom of Portugal
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Mudejar contacts between Castile and Portugal.
Articles must be sent by March 31, 2026 to hamsa@uevora.pt.
In addition, for the section Varia, we welcome proposals offering original analysis on the broad subject of Judaic and Islamic studies.


