LibGuides: BBL 36XX: Old Testament Book Study: Home

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Databases for Peer Reviewed Journal Articles in Biblical Studies

Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials This link opens in a new window
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JSTOR This link opens in a new window
The complete back runs of nearly 400 journal titles in 28 disciplines.

eBooks for Historical Context

See the Historical Context page for a more extensive list of print and electronic books that may be relevant for exploring the historical and cultural context.

The Context of Scripture (3 Vols.) by William W. Hallo (Editor)
Call Number: Online Resource
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton; Mark W. Chavalas; Victor H. Matthews
Call Number: REF BS1151.2 .W35 2000
Available as both print and ebook.

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Books and eBooks

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Help with SBL Style

The SBL Handbook of Style by Society of Biblical Literature
ISBN: 9781589839649
Publication Date: 2014-09-01
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