Adamantius (journal)
Adamantius is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on early Christian literature and Judaeo-Hellenistic studies, with particular attention to the Alexandrian theologian Origen. Its title derives from Origen’s Greek cognomen, Adamantios, meaning "adamant" or "unbreakable".
History
The journal was founded in 1995 by the Italian Research Group on Origen and the Alexandrian Tradition. Initially, it aimed to provide a forum for research related to Origen and his tradition. In 2001, GIROTA was formally established, and *Adamantius* became its official publication. Over time, the journal expanded its scope to cover broader Judaeo-Hellenistic studies and related early Christian literature.Editorial Board
The editorial board includes scholars such as Professor Alberto Camplani and Professor Lorenzo Perrone. The board comprises Italian and international academics who oversee the journal’s peer-review process and maintain its academic standards.Abstracting and indexing
- Adamantius* is abstracted and indexed in ERIH PLUS, Academic Search Ultimate, IBZ Online, and the Emerging Sources Citation Index. It is also listed in WorldCat and the MIAR.