Vigiliae Christianae is a scholarly journal devoted to the study of early Christian literature, covering the period after the New Testament and delving into various topics in early Christian literature, epigraphy, and archaeology. The journal's publications include not only the analysis of texts, but also the study of relevant historical, cultural, linguistic, and philological aspects, with the aim of providing scholars with a comprehensive understanding of early Christian literature and culture.

The journal pays special attention to the historical development of the church and doctrine, especially how these histories interweave and influence social history. Through an in-depth analysis of church practice, doctrinal development, and their role in society, the journal reveals how early Christianity was formed and developed in different social and cultural contexts. Emphasis is placed on the continuity and interplay between the literature of these periods and the early Christian period. This intertemporal approach helps us better understand the evolution of Christian literature and thought, and how they have continued or changed through different phases of history.