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This website lists abbreviations of secondary sources in Biblical and theological studies (journals, lexicons, monograph series, etc.) that qre adapted from The SBL Handbook of Style (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999). |
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American Academy of Religion
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American Theological Library Association
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"The Atla Digital Library brings together in a searchable platform digitized collections from libraries, religious institutions, and other organizations worldwide that collect and preserve texts, records, maps, photographs, recordings, and other materials. The items found in the Atla Digital Library are of importance to those with an interest in researching, studying, teaching, and otherwise searching for historical and archival content in religion and theology." |
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The Atla Websites on Religion is a growing, selective, annotated collection of web resources for the study of religion. |
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ATLA Religion Database (ATLASerials) for the alumni. |
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The CDRI database provides access to digital images of woodcuts, photographs, slides, papyri, coins, maps, postcards, manuscripts, lithographs, sermons, shape-note tune books, and various forms of Christian art, architecture, and iconography. |
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The Atla Websites on Religion is a growing, selective, annotated collection of web resources for the study of religion. |
Anglican
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This site contains working papers looking at the data/statistics on membership, Sunday school enrolment, etc. of the Anglican Church, as well as the United and Presbyterian churches in Canada. |
Apocrypha
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"Here are the ancient New Testament Apocrypha with translations and commentary. The Apocrypha are documents that were not accepted into the canon of the New Testament by the orthodox church." |
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Noncanonical Literature documents to aid students and scholars in Biblical Interpretation, including introductions and summaries of many noncanonical works. New Testament and Old Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. |
Art
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This website was developed by " a team of artists in ministry who create multimedia resources for worshiping communities of all shapes and sizes." They "work collaboratively to bring scripture and theological themes to life through visual art, poetry, liturgy, curriculum, worship installation art, coloring pages, graphic design, and more." |
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This site provides a freely available database of visual images , that is regularly updated. "Designed for scholars, students, pastors, and religious educators, all of the images may be used for educational and/or religious non-profit purposes." A lectionary link is provided so worship leaders and teachers can "easily find visual art resources related to the scripture readings for each Sunday in the church calendar. Sarcophagi, mosaics, frescoes, manuscripts, sculpture, architecture, and paintings are searchable by keyword, scripture reference, iconographic content, personal name, time period, and geographic location." |
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Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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Search by subject, biblical text, artist, or word. |
Asian Christianity
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this site contains the "life stories of significant figures in Chinese Christianity across the centuries and around the world." |
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The China Historical Christian Database (CHCD) quantifies and visualizes the place of Christianity in modern China (1550-1950). It provides users the tools to discover where every Christian church, school, hospital, orphanage, publishing house, and the like were located in China, and it documents who worked inside those buildings, both foreign and Chinese. Collectively, this information creates spatial maps and generates relational networks that reveal where, when, and how Western ideas, technologies, and practices entered China. Simultaneously, it uncovers how and through whom Chinese ideas, technologies, and practices were conveyed to the West. Its intuitive interface generates visualizations, lists, and maps, and provides English and Chinese navigation. |
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This large online library on Chinese Christianity includes Reference works, worship resources, and educational resources. |
Association of Theological Schools
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Barth, Karl
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This site "is designed to help make writings on and by Karl Barth available to those without easy access to a theological library. Many links connect you to scanned, published books and articles made available by Google Books." |
Bible
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Includes many versions of the Bible (including many non-English Bibles) that are searchable by passage, keyword or topic. Also includes the IVP New Testament Commentaries, encyclopedias and nineteenth-century century Bible dictionaries. |
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Features "topical, Greek and Hebrew study tools, plus concordances, commentaries, dictionaries, sermons and devotionals." |
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The Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) has put together this website, which is designed for lay people. This site explores the origins of the Bible and its history. "On Bible Odyssey, the world’s leading scholars share the latest historical and literary research on key people, places, and passages of the Bible." |
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This site is for Bible students who are looking for detailed information on the history of the canon, texts, and versions of scripture. |
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Contains Bible Translations, Commentaries, Concordances, a Parallel Bible, an Interlinear Bible, Bible Dictionaries & Encyclopedias, Lexicons, Sermon helps and illustrations, Devotionals, and a Bible Reading Plan. |
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Can be used for primary language work, with colour coding and parsings. |
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Online Bible Atlas that uses Google maps. |
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This site is a guide to Christian Bible study resources on the web. Content includes Bible questions, study resources, and blog articles. This site has an evangelical perspective. |
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This site offers a free version of the Bible created specifically for users with vision disabilities. The site is optimized for screen readers and braille displays, tailored to individuals with low vision, color blindness, and any other sight impairment. |
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Provides multi column side-by-side texts and some language material. |
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Created by the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy, this site allows researchers to access Bible verses with exegesis from doctors of the Church or cross reference liturgical texts with commentaries from Church Fathers. There are nine translations of the Bible, including Hebrew and Greek, which can be read side-by-side, as can the Eastern and Latin Codes of Canon Law. There is also the option of downloading the site’s content. |
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This site makes resources on Biblical interpretation and application "available to those without easy access to a theological library." Many of the links connect to books and articles available through Google Books. |
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Provides detailed bibliographies on each book of the Bible, as well as on hermeneutics, archaeology, criticism, language, etc. Contains re-prints of rare and out-of-print theology books and articles, as well as translations of theological articles in a number of languages. |
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One can search, read, and study the Bible in many languages on this site. There are Bible Translations, Parallel Bible, Concordances, Commentaries, a Dictionary & Encyclopedia, Lexicon, Interlinear, Apocrypha, Atlas, and Devotions. |
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Many Bible versions and Commentaries (audio & video), Dictionaries, Lexicons, Images, Maps, Charts, Devotionals, and a Daily Bible Reading Program. |
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“Codex Sinaiticus is one of the most important books in the world. Handwritten well over 1600 years ago, the manuscript contains the Christian Bible in Greek, including the oldest complete copy of the New Testament. Its heavily corrected text is of outstanding importance for the history of the Bible and the manuscript—the oldest substantial book to survive Antiquity. The Codex Sinaiticus Project is an international collaboration to reunite the entire manuscript in digital form and make it accessible to a global audience for the first time. Drawing on the expertise of leading scholars, conservators and curators, the Project gives everyone the opportunity to connect directly with this famous manuscript.” |
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This journal summarizes the spectrum of recent research on particular topics or biblical books. Articles cover specific biblical books or clusters of books, ancillary ancient literature, archaeology, historical studies, as well as new and developing areas of study. |
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Bible studies and commentaries for people who speak English as a second language. |
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Comparison of the 4 Gospels and the Gospel of Thomas in parallel columns. |
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The University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections has digitized its copy of the first edition of the 1611 King James Bible. Also on this site, several scholars have provided short essays on different aspects of this particular Bible. |
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Provides free Bible software for comprehensive Bible research. Has multiple Bible translations, commentaries, online books, and more. Also has unicode support for diplaying foreign language Bibles. |
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Sefaria is home to 3000 years of Jewish texts. Offers free access to texts, translations, and commentaries. |
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The STEP Bible stands for Scripture Tools for Every Person, and is a free online resource containing Bibles and commentaries. It offers 50 different English-language translations of the Bible, including the ESV, NIV, and KJV (but not the NRSV or the RSV). The STEP Bible allows users to search by verse, word, and phrase, and one can examine parallel versions. The interface is available in over 90 languages, and has translations in 280 languages. The STEP Bilbe offers a concordance tool, and will help those doing exegetical work. It contains the Vulgate and works with Strong's numbers. The STEP Bible provides YouTube training videos and has a help section containing screenshots. |
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This is the most complete, easy-to-use, and understandable concordance for studying the original languages of the Bible. Combining the text of the King James Bible with the power of the Greek and Hebrew Lexicons, any student or pastor can gain a clear understanding of the Word to enrich their study. |
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Provides numerous Bible versions, an Interlinear Bible, Parallel Bible, Commentaries, Concordances, Encyclopedias, Dictionaries (including the 1996 Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology), Lexicons, Devotionals, and a Daily Bible Reading Plan. |
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This site offers parallel Bible research, Bible Study Tools like lexicons and a Greek Lexical Parser, as well as maps and charts of the Bible and Paul's journeys. |
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Bible Commentaries
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"BestCommentaries.com combines reviews and ratings from journals, books, and users to create an aggregate ranking for Biblical commentaries." |
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Includes IVP New Testament Commentaries. |
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Contains Commentaries, Concordances, Bible Translations, Parallel Bibles, Interlinear Bibles, Bible Dictionaries & Encyclopedias, Lexicons, etc. |
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Many bible commentaries and versions (audio & video), topical essays, concordance, maps, charts. |
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Presents fourteen historical commentaries including those by Calvin, Luther and Wesley. Searchable by biblical passage. |
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Bible commentaries and Bible studies for people who speak English as a second language. |
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"Each volume, informed by the best of up-to-date evangelical scholarship, presents passage-by-passage commentary based on the NIV along with background information on authorship, setting, theme and various interpretive issues. A unique format allows the main commentary to focus on the vital message of the New Testament for today's church, while bottom-of-the-page notes include valuable scholarly information to support those who use the volumes as a resource for preaching or teaching preparation." |
Biblical Archaeology
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Provides the location of every identifiable place mentioned in the Bible. |
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Features photographs and descriptions of sites in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Greece with an emphasis on biblical archaeology, geography and history. |
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Excavations and surveys in Israel. |
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How did people look? What were their customs? What were the biblical sites like? That’s what this website is all about. |
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Archaeological investigations in the country of Jordan. |
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Dedicated to delivering the latest news, features, editorials, commentary, archaeological interpretation and excavations relevant to the study of the Bible. |
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Pictures, videos and geographical information about sites mentioned in the Bible. Maintained by Columbia International University. |
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich
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This site "is dedicated to developing the field of Buddhist spiritual care." The information and connections on the site help support people who provide Buddhist spiritual care, and their colleagues, as well as those who are considering entering the field of chaplaincy. |
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The aim of this site is "to provide prisoners, prison staff and prison volunteers, with the most effective, evidence-based tools for rehabilitation, self-transformation, and personal & professional development." In particular, it promotes "the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBI’s)." There is a focus "on transforming individual lives as well as transforming the corrections system as a whole..." |
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Is a nonprofit organization that provides "care at the bedside for those facing advanced illness and their loved ones, while also training and supporting a new wave of volunteer and professional care givers." |
Buddhist Chaplaincy & Hospice
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This site "is designed to help make writings on and by Dietrich Bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. Many links connect you to scanned, published books and articles made available by Google Books." |
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"Upaya is a Zen Buddhist practice and educational center dedicated to the development of the relationship between traditional Buddhism and compassionate engagement with our world. Upaya Zen Center is a model of socially engaged Buddhism. It brings together many projects focused on social transformation, including work in prisons, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training of chaplains in socially engaged practice, peace and non-violence work, training of clinicians all over the world in compassionate care, and delivering healthcare in remote regions of the Himalayas." |
Canadian Bible Society
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Canadian Council of Churches
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Catholic
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Created by the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy, this site allows researchers to access Bible verses with exegesis from doctors of the Church or cross reference liturgical texts with commentaries from Church Fathers. There are nine translations of the Bible, including Hebrew and Greek, which can be read side-by-side, as can the Eastern and Latin Codes of Canon Law. There is also the option of downloading the site’s content. |
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Liturgical year, documents, site reviews and more. |
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A multilanguage Catholic e-book database of all the writings of Holy Popes, Councils, Church Fathers, etc. Including the Patrologia Latina and Patrologia Graeca. |
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Chaplaincy
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"With commitment to interfaith ministry and the professional practice of chaplaincy care, the Association of Professional Chaplains® serves chaplains in all types of health and human service settings. Our more than 5,000 member chaplains and affiliates are involved in chaplaincy care of all persons, respecting their diverse cultures, identities, abilities and beliefs. As a national, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) professional association, APC® advocates for quality chaplaincy care of all persons in health care facilities, correctional institutions, long-term care units, rehabilitation centers, hospice, the military and other specialized settings." |
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"Is a national multifaith organization, committed to the professional education, certification and support of people involved in spiritual care, pastoral counselling, education and research. We provide educational programs for interested persons who are preparing to become professional providers of Spiritual Care and Pastoral Counselling in a variety of institutional and community settings such as health care, corrections, education and private practice. We also educate those who are preparing for ordained/commissioned religious leadership to have competence in providing Spiritual Care to their faith communities." |
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"A resource for religious professionals who work with students, faculty and staff in universities and colleges." |
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"The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab is a think tank that supports research, teaching, and the provision of spiritual care in a range of settings. As the human spirit grows, changes and struggles, chaplains and spiritual care providers accompany us along the way, regardless of beliefs or who or where we are. The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab fosters research and its practical application to improve the provision of spiritual care for all. We host a wealth of data on the profession, provide practical tools, and offer educational resources to advance the important work of spiritual care providers wherever it is needed." |
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A gateway to narrative therapy and community work. |
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Is "a leading organization on education and clinical issues related to spirituality and health." |
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Is a "nonprofit health care organization that helps people faced with the distress of illness and suffering to find comfort and meaning." This site provides "clinical pastoral education, continuing professional education and research on the effectiveness of chaplaincy care." |
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The HealthCare Chaplaincy Newtork "is a nonprofit health care organization that helps people faced with the distress of illness and suffering to find comfort and meaning." |
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Is "a multifaith professional community concerned with the religious life of the entire college or university." |
Christian Classics
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By St. Thomas Aquinas. Translated by the Fathers of the English Dominican Province. |
Christian Education
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“Comprehensive teaching resources including lesson plans, games, icebreakers, worksheets, etc.” |
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this site provides Bible activity sheets and Bible story guides for virtually every story in the Bible. Hundreds of puzzles and activity sheets help actively involve children in learning. Online access lets one download materials. One can search by keyword, Scripture or topic. |
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This site "is designed to provide Children's Ministry resources to those without easy access to a theological library." Many of the links connect to books and articles available through Google Books |
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A source for information on lifelong learning opportunities, this site compiles events and programs throughout the world offered by some of the most distinguished organizations in North America and worldwide. These organizations have proven themselves trustworthy sources of lifelong learning for clergy, other church professionals, and for all who wish to pursue education as Christians. |
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Contains children's Bible stories, colouring pages, puzzles & mazes, songs, etc. |
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An Association of Professors, Practitioners, and Researchers in Religious Education |
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A lectionary-based resource created in community with congregations from different denominations around the world. |
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Christian Resources
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Classic Christian Books in Electronic Format. |
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Magazine. |
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Magazine. |
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Magazine. |
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Citation Guides
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From Gerstein Science Information Centre. |
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Classics
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Excellent and wide-ranging resources on the classical period. |
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Links to a variety of Classical websites and webguides. |
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This subject guide to classical resources covers such areas as Web guides, guides to Roman resources, guides to Greek resources, online Greek and Latin texts, ancient Greek and Roman images, as well as dictionaries and language sites. |
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Subject categories, and each category has links to a number of resources. |
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Perseus is an excellent resource for online primary texts in general, but within this site is a great collection of classical texts. Included in the collection are works in Greek and in Latin. There also are secondary sources on classical studies. |
Cults
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Note: Views and opinions expressed in these web-sites are not necessarily the views of the Emmanuel Library. We also do not take responsibility for the accuracy of information found on these web-sites.