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Online Encyclopedias |
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| Encyclopaedia of religion and ethics BL31 .E4 1977 Volumes 1-13 |
Covers all religions, ethical systems and movements; religious beliefs and customs; philosophical ideas; moral practices; related subjects in anthropology, mythology, folklore, biology, psychology, economics and sociology. |
| Encyclopedia of Eastern philosophy and religion: Buddhism, Hinduism,
Taoism, Zen BL1005 .l4813 1989 |
Presents basic terminology and doctrinal systems of the four main wisdom teachings of the East. |
| Encyclopedia of the American religious experience: Studies of traditions
and movements BL2525 .E53 1988 |
Essays on history, religion, theology, American studies, sociology and philosophy. Extensive index. |
| Encyclopedia of religion BL31 .E46 1986 Volumes 1-15 |
Treats theoretical, practical, and sociological aspects of religion. Extensive coverage of non-Western religions. Signed articles by over 1400 contributers worldwide. |
| Guide to the gods BL473 .L43 1992 |
Entries for deities throughout the world and in various time periods |
| Handbook of denominations in the U.S. BL2525 .M425 1995 |
Brief sketches describe backgrounds, beliefs, governance and membership of more than 200 groups. |
| Encyclopedia of American religions BL2525 .M449 6th Ed. 1999 |
Comprehensive survey of over 2100 religious and spiritual groups in North America, providing historical perspective and current information. |
| Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia BR95 .S435 |
Covers the whole field of biblical and historical theology, including articles on sects, denominations and churches, organizations and societies, missions, doctrines, controversies, etc. Volumes 1-13. |
| Abingdon dictionary of living religions BL31 .R52 1980 |
Guide to historical development, beliefs and observances of religions which are being practiced today. |
| Eastern definitions BL31 .R52 1980 |
Short encyclopedia of religions of the Orient. |
| Religious leaders of America BL2525 .R47 1991 |
Biographical profiles of over 1000 American and Canadian religious figues since 1865. |
| Churches and church membership in the U.S. BR526 .C48 1992 |
Enumeration by region, state and country. |
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| Hexaglot Bible BS 1 1901 .P64 Volumes 1-6 |
Six language parallel Bible. Old Testament in Hebrew, Greek (Septuagent), Latin (Vulgate), English (King James version), French and German. New Testament in Greek, Syriac, Latin, English, French and German. |
| The Bible Various translations and versions of the Bible are available in Reference
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| Anchor Bible Dictionary BS440 .A54 1992 Volumes 1-12 |
Entries cover every proper name, major words, each book of the Bible, Apocryphal texts and Dead Sea scrolls. |
| Catholic Biblical Encyclopedia BS440 .C36 1959 Volumes 1-2 |
Articles include biographical, geographical, archaeological and dogmatic subjects. |
| Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels BS2555.2 D53 1992 |
Signed articles cover the Gospels, types of biblical interpretation, aspects of Jesus' life and ministry. |
| Encyclopedia of biblical theology: complete Sacramentum verbi BS440 .B4 6713 1981 |
Important work of Roman Catholic biblical scholarship, providing articles on theologically significant words. |
| Interpreter's dictionary of the Bible BS440 .I43 1962 Volumes 1-4 |
Illustrated encyclopedic dictionary designed for the preacher, scholar, student, and teacher. Includes all personal and geographic names in the Bible, as well as subjects that bear on transmission of texts, interpretation, and biblical theology. |
| Interpreter's Bible BS491 .I65 Volumes 1-12 |
Guide and commentary to the Bible for the general reader, teacher and preacher. Text is King James and Revised Standard Version side by side. |
| New interpreter's Bible BS491.2 .N484 1994 Volumes 1-12 |
Guide and commentary representing diverse Protestant and Roman Catholic perspectives. Text is New Revised Standard Version and New International Version side by side. |
| Harper's Bible dictionary BS440 .H237 1985 |
One-volume source treating personal and place names, every book of the Bible and Apocrypha, major archaeological sites and important theological terms. Illustrations and maps. |
| Harper's Bible commentary BS491.2 .H37 1988 |
Introductory essay and concise commentary for each book of the Bible and Apocrypha representing Jewish and Christian scholarship. Cross references to Harper's Bible dictionary. |
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| ATLA
Religion Index with ATLA Serials |
1949-present. Journals and books indexed cover the fields of church history, biblical literature, theology, history of religions, sociology and psychology of religion and other subject areas in the humanities and current events. Some full text. |
| Humanities Abstracts Fulltext | Humanities Abstracts indexes about 400 English language journals in a wide variety of subjects including archaeology, classical studies, folklore, history and religion. Indexing goes back to 1984. About 96 of the journals indexed are full text. |
| Essay and General Literature Abstracts | Indexes essays and articles contained in collections of essays and miscellaneous works. Gives analysis of individual essays and full bibliographic information on collective titles indexed. This database focuses on the humanities and social sciences, with subject coverage ranging from economics, political science, and history to criticism of literary works, drama, and film. |
| Encyclopaedia Judaica | A multimedia database containing the latest edition of the encyclopedia. It is available from Permanant Reserves at the Circulation Desk and can be installed on any computer in the Information Commons. |
| Encyclopaedia of Islam | Online versions of the Encylopaedia of Islam, second and third editions. The entire text of volumes I to XI and Supplement (Volume XII) of the printed edition of the Encyclopaedia of Islam, encompassing over 12,000 printed pages. Editing of the 3rd edition is ongoing. |
| Catholic Encyclopedia | The online version of the 1913 edition of the Catholic Encyclopedia. This transcription is still in process but mostly complete. |
| General Databases | These databases cover a broad range of subjects and may also be useful for your research. |
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Index to Religious Periodical Literature |
1949-1976. Continued by ATLA Religion Index |
New Testament Abstracts |
1956-Present |
Old Testament Abstracts |
1978-present |
Religious and Theological Abstracts |
1958-present |
Religious Studies Review |
1975-present |
Religion Index I(periodicals) |
1977-1990 |
Religion Index II(multi-author works) |
1960-1988 |
Southern Baptist Periodical Index |
1965-present |
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| America |
| American Baptist Quarterly |
| Biblica |
| The Biblical Archaeologist |
| The Biblical Archaeology Review |
| Biblical Interpretation |
| Biblical Research |
| Buddhist-Christian Studies |
| Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research |
| The Catholic Worker |
| Christian Century (Chicago, IL:1902) |
| Christianity Today |
| Church and State (Washington DC) |
| Church History |
| Commonweal |
| Cross Currents |
| Dialogue & Alliance:Journal of International Religious Foundation, Inc. |
| The Ecumenical Review |
| The Evangelical Quarterly |
| The Expository Times |
| First Things |
| The Harvard Theological Review |
| Horizons in Biblical Theology |
| Islamic Culture |
| International Review of Missions |
| Interpretation (Richmond, VA) |
| Israel Exploration Journal |
| Japanese Religions |
| The Jewish Quarterly |
| Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion |
| Journal of Bible and Religion |
| Journal of Biblical Literature |
| A Journal of Church and State |
| Journal of Ecumenical Studies |
| Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion |
| The Journal of Jewish Studies |
| The Journal of Religion |
| Journal of Religion in Africa-Religion En Afrique |
| The Journal of Religious Ethics |
| Journal of Semitic Studies |
| The Journal of Speculative Philosophy |
| Jounal of the American Academy of Religion |
| Modern Theology |
| The Muslim World |
| National Catholic Reporter |
| New Testament Studies |
| Novum Testamentum |
| Numen (Leiden, Netherlands) |
| The Other Side |
| Parabola |
| Perspectives in Religious Studies |
| Quarterly Review (United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry (US)) |
| Religion |
| Religion and American Culture |
| Religion and Society |
| Religion in Life |
| Cross Currents |
| Review and Expositor |
| Review of Religious Research |
| Revue De L'Histoire Des Religions |
| Scottish Journal of Theology |
| Skylight |
| Sojourners |
| Studies in Comparative Religion |
| Theology Today |
| Union Seminary Quarterly Review |
| Vetus Testamentum |
| Worldview |
| Zeitschrift Fur Die Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft |
| Zeitschrift Fur Die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft Und Die Kunde Des Des Urchristentums |
| Zygon |
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| Muslims[videorecording] | Media Collection:HN40.M6 M8 2003 |
| Islam- facing east, facing west[videorecording] | Media DVD Collection:BP163.N68 2003 |
| New gods[videorecording] | Media Collection:DT14.A38 1986 |
| Healers of Ghana [videorecording] | Media Collection:DT510.43.A53 H4 1996 |
| God and the Constitution[videorecording] | Media Collection:KF4865.G62 1987 |
| God, Darwin and the dinosaurs[videorecording] | Media Collection:B818.G62 1993 |
| The Supreme Court's holy battles[videorecording] | Media Collection:KF4865 .S87 1989 |
| Choice for a Chinese woman[videorecording] | Media Collection: BQ647 .C46 1993 |
| Sorcerers of Zaire[videorecording] | Media Collection: BF1584 .Z3 S6 1996 |
| Joseph Campbell and the power of myth[videorecording] | Media Collection: BL304 .J674 1988 |
| Shiites, followers of Ali [videorecording] | Media Collection: GT80 .B27 1995 |
| The Long search[videorecording] | Media Collection: BL80.2 .L66 1977 |
| On common ground: world religions[interactive multimedia] | Media Collection: BL2525 .E252 1997 |
| Religions of the world[interactive multimedia] | Reference CD-ROM Collection: BL80.2 .R44 1995 |
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| Furman Religion Department | |
| New Testament Gateway | Links to Biblical texts in original languages and multiple translations. |
| Early Church Fathers | Full text (.pdf) of 3 sets of writings of the Early Church fathers |
| Biblical Archeology | Focus is on the peoples and cultures of Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territory, and the western half of Syria, and other regions as they relate to the biblical record, during the biblical period. |
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