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"Jesus Healing a Deaf-Mute" mosaic on the South Cupula, Kariye Camii: Istanbul, Turkey. (11th century): Art Museum Image Gallery. 

The purpose of this guide is to assist you in finding and using resources in Theology and Religious Studies.

The tabs above will help you find articles, books, and other information. Each tab introduces a range of resources from print to electronic but is not intended to be exhaustive.

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A selection of online Theology and Religious Studies encyclopedias and dictionaries for a quick overview of theological or Biblical topics, theologians or Biblical characters.

• Encyclopedia of Religion (2nd ed)

Print copy also available in Raynor Reference: B51.E53 2006

• New Catholic Encyclopedia

Print copy also available in Raynor Reference: BX841.N44 2003

• Encyclopedia Judaica, 2nd ed.

Print copy also available in Raynor Reference: CB9.N49 2005

• Encyclopedia of Islam

Print copy also available in Raynor Reference: B51.B53 1994

• Religious and Philosophy sources via Oxford Reference Online

• Anchor Bible Dictionary (available electronically from all PCs in Raynor Memorial Libraries)

Print copy also available in Raynor Reference BS440 .A54 1992

Italian School. "Sunrise On The New Testament." (1600): Art Museum Image Gallery.

Jesus as Good Shepherd (detail) in Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna.  (5th century): Art Museum Image Gallery.

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