BTS 1850 Introduction to the Bible
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Bibles
Remember to use the translation required by your professor. Bibles are in the circulating and reference sections under the same call numbers.
| BS195 .N394 |
New Living Translation |
| BS195 .N37 |
New International Version |
Bible Concordances
Use a concordance to find Biblical passages that use a specific term. Different translations of the Bible use different wording so make sure the version of the concordance matches the translation of the Bible you are using.
| REF BS425 .K6445 |
New Living Translation Copmplete Concordance |
| REF BS425 .G6 |
NIV Complete Concordance |
Note: The call numbers for Bibles begin with BS 195. They are in the reference collection on the first floor and the circulating collection on the 3rd floor of the library.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
| REF BS440 .A54 |
Anchor Bible Dictionary |
| REF BS475.2 .C26 |
Cambridge Companion to the Bible |
| REF BS2555.2 .D53 |
Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels |
| REF BS2312 .I89 |
Dictionary of the New Testament |
| REF BS440 .D53 |
Dictionary of the Old Testament |
| REF BS440 .B26 |
Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible |
| REF BS440 .I63 |
Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible |
| REF BS440 .I6 |
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) |
| REF BS440 .N42 |
New Bible Dictionary |
Bible Commentaries
Commentaries include interpretation on specific scripture passages. Commentaries on the various books of the bible are shelved together -- all of the commentaries on Luke will be shelved next to each other. Look in the online catalog to find a particular commentary (e.g., "NIV application commentary" + Hosea). The commentaries for the Old Testament books will be in the call number range BS 701 - BS 1830. The New Testament commentaries will be shelved between BS 1901 - BS 2970.
| NIV Application Commentary |
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| Anchor Bible Commentary |
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| Word Biblical Commentary |
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| New International Commentary on the Old Testament |
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| New International Commentary on the New Testament |
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Books
Begin by searching the library catalog. Click here for help.
Most of the circulating books about religion and the Bible are located on the 3rd floor of the library. Their call numbers begin with "B."
If the Brandel Library does not have the books that you want, search I-Share to see which other libraries might have them. Make sure that when you request these books you use your library borrower ID, printed in very small numbers on your ID card (beginning with "27012") in the form provided.
Finding Database Articles:
ATLA Religion Database indexes articles, book reviews, and chapters in books (essays). Some of the articles are full-text. Find ATLA on the library Databases and Online Resources page.
You can search ATLA by entering search terms, or by clicking on "Scriptures" on the blue toolbar. The "Scriptures" function allows you to look up articles about specific Bible passages.
Citation:
Always ask your professor which citation format s/he requires for that course and use it consistently throughout your assignments. Click here for more information on citing sources.