Research and Course Guides: An Initial Introduction to Theology & Religion Resources: Bible Resources

Online Bible Dictionary

ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials Plus This link opens in a new window
For items on the Bible, try the Scriptures feature.

There are large numbers of "free standing" commentaries not part of a series.

Check the catalog (search for commentaries and the name of the Book)
Browse the shelves (BS call numbers)
Consult The New Testament Commentary Survey or The Old Testament Commentary Survey in Ireland Library's Reference Room.

New Jerome Biblical Commentary
ISBN: 0136149340
Widely respected second edition
Oxford Bible Commentary
ISBN: 0198755007
Newer commentary from Oxford
Collegeville Bible Commentary
ISBN: 0814622100
Separate volumes for Old and New Testaments, using Catholic NAB.
HarperCollins Bible Commentary
ISBN: 0060655488
New edition of a standard.

Bible LITE
Only the most useful databases, reference tools and books for introductory level Biblical research.
Biblical Exegesis
Biblical exegesis is the process by which one comes to understand a Biblical text. One begins by identifying key passages, terms, and concepts and uses specialized library resources during the research process.
Historial Jesus
This guide examines the life of Jesus of Nazareth and considers how much the historian is able to reconstruct the life of Jesus using the historical method.