Research guides: Theological Studies: Reference

Finding online commentaries, dictionaries and concordances in the library catalogue

These links demonstrate how to search efficiently for Bible dictionaries, commentaries and concordances available through the library catalogue.

Bible Dictionaries
This link shows a search in the library catalogue for Bible dictionaries that are identified as part of the MIlton Good Library collection.
Bible Commentaries
This example shows a search for commentaries on the book of Exodus located online or in University of Waterloo libraries, and published after 1950
Bible Concordances
This links shows a search for Bible concordances located online or in University of Waterloo libraries and published since 1950

The ATLA database provides a "Scriptures" search to assist you in finding articles about Biblical books and passages. Login to ATLA and look for the "Scriptures" tab on the top, left-hand side of the screen.

Online Reference Sources

Online Reference Shelf
A listing of all of the reference sources available online through the University of Waterloo Library, including numerous works that cover Christianity, theology, Biblical studies and religion.
Oxford Research Encyclopedia: Religion
Covers a variety of religions as well as its intersection with politics, science, art, and more.
Encyclopedia of Christian Theology
St. Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology
A free-to-access encyclopaedia of the highest academic standards, treating the full discipline of Theology with rigour and clarity. Supported by St Mary’s College of the University of St Andrews. (from the website)

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