All Guides: Religious Studies: Scriptural Analysis and Interpretation

Library Catalog

ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials PLUS This link opens in a new window
Great source for finding interpretations and scholarship on Christian and Jewish texts, a bit hit-or-miss for other world religions. Nonetheless, one of the core databases for the field. Can search by the books of the Bible (Jewish/Christian bible)

Buddhism Commentaries
Find books and other resources Macalester owns which provide commentary and interpretation on Buddhist works. This is not an exhaustive list of all materials we own that may be relevant but is intended as a starting point. Search within the results to hone in on more specific themes, but know that you may need to go to the individual books to see if they cover the texts you're examining.
Hermeneia: a critical and historical commentary on the Bible
This series of monographs provide detailed commentary of selected Bible passages, primarily focused on New Testament content and interpretations. Each book is cataloged separately based on the topic it addresses so call numbers vary. We own selected volumes of the series.
Augsburg Fortress Publishers in Project MUSE
Access publications from Augsburg Fortress Publishers, a major press for critical Old and New Testament commentary in Project MUSE.

Index Islamicus This link opens in a new window
To hone in on scriptural analysis and commentaries, use the term "exegesis" in your search string.

Mormonism Commentaries
Find books and other resources Macalester owns which provide commentary on the Book of Mormon. This is not an exhaustive list of all materials we own that may be relevant but is intended as a starting point. Search within the results to hone in on more specific themes, but know that you may need to go to the individual books to see if they cover the texts you're examining.

The Anchor Bible Dictionary by David Noel Freedman; Anchor Bible Staff
Call Number: eBook and MAC Reference BS440 .A54 1992 v1-6
ISBN: 0385193513
Publication Date: 1992
One of the best entry points into scholarly literature on Old and New Testament commentary, with extensive cross references and thematic coverage.
Encyclopaedia of the Qur'An by Jane Dammen McAuliffe (Editor)
Call Number: eBook and MAC Reference - Main Level BP133 .E53 2001 v.1-5
ISBN: 9004114653
Publication Date: 2002-09-12
Encyclopaedia of the Qurʼān is an encyclopaedic dictionary of Qurʼānic terms, concepts, personalities, place names, cultural history and exegesis extended with essays on the most important themes and subjects within qurʼānic studies ... The online version includes ... the Qurʼān Concordance [compiled by: Thomas Milo]"--Publisher's web site
Authors for each essay and entries are noted, along with bibliographies of primary and secondary sources for the essays. A great starting place for research.