Journal of the American Oriental Society

The Journal of the American Oriental Society, commonly known as JAOS, was first published in 1843, making it one of the oldest scholarly journals continuously published in the United States. It was established by the American Oriental Society shortly after the organization's founding to serve as a primary platform for the dissemination of rigorous research in the fields of Oriental studies, including the linguistics, history, and literature of Near Eastern, South Asian, and East Asian cultures.

Over its long history, the journal has served as a cornerstone of academic inquiry into Asian civilizations. Its design and editorial standards have historically favored a conservative, tradition-bound aesthetic that mirrors the scholarly gravitas of its contents. While editorial leadership has rotated through various prominent universities and scholars over the decades, the journal remains peer-reviewed and is widely considered the definitive record of developments within the American Orientalist tradition.