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Finding Information on Scripture Texts

Primary Tools

Commentaries

Information on specific texts as well as general introductory information.  Select this topic for hints on locating Bible commentaries in the AMBS Library and online.
 

ATLA Religion Database

Select ATLA Religion Database to identify journal articles, book reviews and essays in books.  Some journal articles have links to full text online.  Use this format to search a specific text:

psalms 119:
john, 1st 1:
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Other Important Tools and Techniques

Old Testament and New Testament Abstracts

Published three times a year, these print volumes list current books and periodical articles with summaries.  The final volume of each year includes a scripture index.  Located on the index table adjacent to course reserves in the central area of the library.
 

Browsing

Browse the stacks to locate books on a specific book of the Bible.  In each book, scan the table of contents and indexes for relevant information. Books of the Bible are arranged on the shelf by Dewey Decimal classification numbers.  Classification numbers for the Psalms.
 

AMBS Library Online Catalog

Not many books are written on specific scripture texts.  However, librarians do assign subject headings when appropriate so it is worth checking the online catalog.  Browse the subject subject headings using to the following format:
bible. o.t. psalms
bible. o.t. kings 1st VI
bible. n.t. mark IX
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Bibliographies

Bibliographies have comprehensive lists of publications on a variety of topics including scripture texts.  See 016.22 at the west end of the north wing.  Select this topic for more specific information.

 

Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedia

Concise overviews of the books of the Bible, terms for additional searching, bibliographies of recommended books.  Select this topic for hints on locating Bible reference works in the AMBS Library and online.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a commentary on a particular book of the Bible?
How do I know which commentaries to use? There are so many!
Where can I find women's voices in biblical scholarship?
What does ATLA stand for?