Early Christianity

Jahrbuch für Antike und Christentum (JAC or JbAC):

publishes articles on a wide range of early Christian topics,

as well as some more broadly on the ancient world. Many

of these articles cover archaeological material. Most of the

contributions are published in German, though a number

are published in other languages, including English.

Journal of Early Christian Studies(JECS): one of the newest

journals in the field, and in many respects the most daring.

JECSis a product of what might be deemed the ‘secular-

ization’ of early Christian studies, as investigation of the

subject has been colonized by non-clerical scholars whose

approaches to the subject are informed by feminism, soci-

ology, and anthropology. The journal also publishes book

reviews and lists of newly published books.

Journal of Ecclesiastical History(JEH): now over half a

century old, the JEHis clearly established as one of the

leading journals for church history. Articles range from

antiquity to the present day, and there are comprehensive

reviews and lists of new books.

Journal of Roman Studies (JRS): the leading international

journal for the study of Roman history and literature. It has

published numerous important articles on Roman religion

and on other religious groups, such as Jews and Christians,

in the Roman world. Each volume includes book reviews,

which often cover early Christianity.

Journal of Theological Studies(JTSorJThS): undoubtedly

the most distinguished journal on religious subjects pub-

lished in Britain, if not, indeed, in the Anglophone world.

Topics range across Old Testament, New Testament, and

early Christianity. There are also extensive book reviews,

and lists of newly published items.

Studia Patristica(SPorStudPatr): this is not, technically

speaking, a journal; rather it publishes the papers read at

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