The HTS Theological Studies journal 2026 Special Collection: We invite you to submit

AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the HTS Theological Studies journal’s 2026 special collection, Is Zionism Biblical? Pentecostal Perspectives on the Israel–Palestine Question, that will be published in the open-access scholarly journal. Submit your latest research for consideration, contribute to the open-access content available to everyone, and share your expertise with a wider audience.

Timeline:

• Online full manuscript submission open: 12 January 2026
• Online full manuscript submission closes: 30 April 2026
• Expected publication date: 31 September 2026

HTS Theological Studies 2026 special collection. Is Zionism Biblical? Pentecostal Perspectives on the Israel–Palestine Question

As a rapidly expanding transnational religious movement, Pentecostalism has significantly shaped popular theological interpretations of Zionism, biblical prophecy, and the political legitimacy of the State of Israel. Nevertheless, the theological, historical, and geopolitical dimensions of this alignment remain underexamined and hotly contested.

This special collection seeks to interrogate the theological assumptions, eschatological narratives, and political solidarities that underpin Pentecostal engagements with global Christian Zionism and the Israel–Palestine question. Contributors are invited to examine how Pentecostal traditions—across diverse regional and cultural contexts—interpret the biblical foundations of Zionism, relate to the contemporary Israeli state, and respond to Palestinian suffering, resistance, and nationhood.

We welcome interdisciplinary contributions that are critically engaged yet non-polemical to examine the intersections of scripture, theology, nationalism, and geopolitics within Pentecostal thought and practice. Submissions may draw on biblical studies, political/public theology, missiology, anthropology, philosophy, history, international relations, or decolonial and postcolonial theory to interrogate the theological foundations and political implications of Pentecostal Zionism in relation to the Israel–Palestine question.

Recommended topics:

• How have Pentecostal interpretations of the Bible and prosperity theological hermeneutics shaped support for or opposition to global Christian Zionist assumptions?
• In what ways do Pentecostal eschatologies influence political attitudes toward Israel and Palestine?
• How do Pentecostal communities in the Global South, particularly in Africa, Latin America, or Asia, engage with the Israel-Palestine conflict?
• What theological or ethical frameworks exist within Pentecostal traditions to critique or resist Christian Zionism?
• How do Palestinian Pentecostal voices complicate dominant narratives within global Pentecostalism?
• What role do spiritual warfare, prophecy, and dispensationalism play in Pentecostal views of the Middle East?
• How have Pentecostal institutions or leaders participated in diplomatic, humanitarian, or advocacy work related to Israel and Palestine?
• Can Pentecostalism offer resources for peace, reconciliation, or decolonial engagement in the context of the Israel–Palestine conflict?

Manuscript information:

The author guidelines include information about the types of articles received for publication and preparing a manuscript for submission. Read the full submission guidelines.

Submission procedure:

When submitting your manuscript to the journal, choose ‘Is Zionism Biblical?’ as the article type. You can access the submission portal on the journal’s website after logging in with your personal credentials. For further information on the submission process, visit the journal procedure page.

All submissions will undergo an anonymous review process to guarantee high scientific quality and relevance to the subject. The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection based on the feedback from the reviewers.

We will be happy to provide you with any assistance during the submission and application process. Kindly enquire at submissions@hts.org.za.

All submissions and inquiries should be directed to the attention of the guest editors:

• Prof Chammah J. Kaunda, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies/University of South Africa, pastorchammah@gmail.com
• Prof Eugene Baron, University of Johannesburg, editorhts@gmail.com

We would be honoured to receive a positive reply from you and look forward to receiving your manuscript.