Jakin is a Spanish cultural group, magazine, and publishing house. Founded in 1956, it is one of the oldest in Basque language.Olaziregi, Mari Jose 2012, Basque Literary History, Reno: Center for Basque Studies/University of Nevada (pbk.) "Jakin" means "knowledge" in Basque and the magazine specializes on social and cultural issues. One of the leading members of Jakin was the philosopher Joxe Azurmendi. Currently, the editor-in-chief of Jakin is Lorea Agirre.Jakingunea website

History and profile Before the establishment of the magazine in 1956 Jakin was a cultural group.Azurmendi, Joxe 1984: "Mitxelenaren bere lekuratzeko", in Salbatore Mitxelena: Idazlan Guztiak II, Oñati: EFA. The first name of the magazine was Teologiaren Yardunak, and Nikolas Ormaetxea and Txillardegi, among others, wrote there.

The publication was prohibited by Franco's regime in 1969; publication resumed in 1977. During that period, Jakin began publishing books. Jakin was instrumental in the "cultivation" of Basque, increasing its ability to "express difficult topics".Mitxelena, Koldo, Asaba zaharren baratza, in Patxi Altuna (ed.) Mitxelenaren Idazlan Hautatuak, Bilbo, Mensajero. 1972.

In 2006, the magazine won the Argizaiola award.

See also List of magazines in Spain

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