Library Guides: RELIGION: Subject Guide: Christianity

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In this section, you'll find:

Suggested search terms to use in the catalog and library databases when researching Christianity
Online and Raugust Library resources for learning more about Christianity

Search Terms

Here are some examples of subjects that can be used when searching for books on Christianity in UJ's library catalog or in other library catalogs via WorldCat. Try these terms in library databases, too!

Christianity
Church
Jesus Christ
Christianity -- Doctrines
Bible, N.T.
Bible, N.T. -- Criticism, interpretations, etc
Christianity and politics
Christianity and culture

Select Books @ UJ

Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity
Call Number: REF 270.103 En192a
Covers eight centuries of the Christian Church and comprises 3,220 entries by a team of 266 scholars from 26 countries representing a variety of Christian traditions.
Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels
Call Number: REF 226.03 D561
The Encyclopedia of Christianity
Call Number: REF 230.003 En19
Describes Christianity through its 2000-year history within a global context, taking into account other religions and philosophies. 5 volumes.

Web Resources

Bible Gateway
An online resource for reading and studying the Bible.
The Catholic Encyclopedia
An online encyclopedia that gives its readers full and authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
A digital library of hundreds of classic Christian books selected for edification and education.
The Holy See
Official website of the Pope. Find homilies, speeches, letters, and more.