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The Theology Library concentrates on Judaism as a precursor of Christianity, through the Second Century A.D. only. Materials on Judaism from later periods are at Mugar Library.

This listing is primarily general reference materials at Mugar Library.
Call numbers beginning with X are in the Reference area on the first floor of Mugar Library.  Call numbers beginning with THEO REF are located in the Theology Library. 

Library of Congress Subject Headings:

• Judaism
• Jewish...(add term here, e.g., worship)
• Reform Judaism
• Hasidism
  
  
• Electronic Resources
• Guides to Research 
• Indexes and Abstracts 
• Dictionaries and Encyclopedias 
• Biographical Sources 
• Yearbooks and Directories 
• Atlases 
• Bibliographies 

Judaica Reference Sources: A Selective, Annotated Bibliographic Guide. 2nd ed. Charles Cutter.
XZ 6366 .C87 1993

A good starting point for research, this guide describes general and specific reference works relevant to Judaism. It concentrates on works published between 1975 and 1993. 

ATLA Religion Database.

This index includes periodical articles, essays, and book reviews on religious subjects. Full-text is available for some titles. It indexes 600 journals annually; coverage from 1949 - present although some indexing exists back to the nineteenth-century. Provided by American Theological Language Association.

Bulletin Signalétique 527: Histoire et Sciences des Religieuses. 1970 - 1994.
XZ 7751 F 70

Indexes and abstracts most major religion journals, both in English and other languages. All abstracts are in French. 
 
Humanities Index/Humanities Full Text . 1984- .

This source indexes periodicals from a range of humanities subjects, including religion. It is part of the WilsonWeb set of databases and is available to the Charles River campus community only. It can be accessed by clicking on the above link or going to hwwilsonweb.com.ezproxy.bu.

Old Testament Abstracts. 1978- .

The database features indexing and abstracts for journal articles, monographs, multi-author works, and software related to Old Testament studies. Topics covered include antiquities, archaeology, biblical theology, philology and much more.

Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period: 450 B.C. E. to 600 C. E. Jacob Neusner, ed.
X BM 50 D525 1996 (2 vols.)

A ready reference guide to reading the Bible and related books.  
 
The New Encyclopedia of Judaism. Geoffrey Wigoder.
THEO REF BM 50 E63 2002

A general introduction to Judaism, focusing on religious life, contemporary issues, and historical development.  

Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion.  R. J. Zwi Werblowsky & Geoffrey Wigoder, eds.
THEO REF BM 50 .O94 1997

Introductory guide to Jewish religious beliefs and practices, not intended to provide data on the social aspects of Judaism. Arranged alphabetically and includes extensive cross references. A list of abbreviations, a Hebrew transliteration table and bibliographic entries are provided.  

Encyclopedia of Hasidism. Tzvi M. Rabinowicz. 
XBM 198 E53 1996

Includes brief biographical entries, definitions of terms, and information on relevant geographic locations . 
 
Cambridge History of Judaism. 3 vols. W. D. Davies & Louis Finkelstein, eds. 
THEO REF BM155.2 .C35

This set covers the history of Judaism from the Persian period to the Early Roman Period. A fourth volume covering 70 C. E. - 640 C. E. is planned for March 2006. Footnotes and chapter bibliographies are included. Each volume contains an index and chronological tables.

Encyclopedia of the Holocaust. 4 vols. Israel Gutman.
XD 804.3 E53 1990

A comprehensive encyclopedia on the background, history and impact of the Holocaust. 

Encyclopaedia Judaica. 16 vols. Cecil Roth. 
XDS 102.8 E496 1973m

A comprehensive survey of all aspects of Jewish life and thought. Many illustrations and photographs. Consult Vol. 1 for a detailed index. Includes a Jewish calendar through the year 2000. 

Encyclopaedia Hebraica. 16 vols.
XDS 102.8 F48

A general encyclopedia, written in Hebrew.  

The Jewish Encyclopedia. 12 vols. (1901-06)
XDS 102.8 FO 1

A scholarly encyclopedia still useful for its historical articles. 

The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land. 4 vols. Ephraim Stern.
 XDS 111 A2 N488 1993

This encyclopedia has entries for archaeological sites,subjects, and overviews of regions. Includes maps, photos, and bibliographies.      

 Jewish-American History and Culture: An Encyclopedia. Jack Fischel & Sanford Pinsker.
XE 184 J5 J48 1992
A survey of the Jewish experience in the United States. 

Historical Dictionary of Judaism. Norman Solomon.
XBM 50 .S65 1998

Presents information on important persons and institutions in Judaism as well as concepts, writings, rites, and practices. It includes several tables, appendices, a chronology of the Jewish religion, and a bibliography for further research.

Reform Judaism in America: A Biographical Dictionary and Sourcebook. Kerry M. Olitzky.
XBM 750 R39 1993

Profiles a wide range of leaders and includes essays on the history of the Reform movement. 

Who's Who in the Old Testament Together with the Apocrypha. Joan Comay. (1971)
XBS 570C64

Provides meanings of names and biographical information compiled from the Bible. 

Who's Who in Jewish History After the Period of the Old Testament. Joan Comay.
XDS 115C6 1974

Biographies for prominent Jews and a few non-Jews for the period 135 BCE to the present. 

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Yearbooks and Directories

American Jewish Year Book. v. 1- . 1899/1900- . 
XE 184 J5 E99
 
Updates on world Jewish news with country listings. Essays, statistics, obituaries, etc. for the year. Most recent in Reference; earlier editions are in the stacks.    
 
Jewish American Voluntary Organizations. Michael N. Dobkowski.
XE 184 J5 J49 1986

Covers the history and purpose of national and local organizations. 
 
Directory of Jewish Archival Institutions. Philip P. Mason. (1975)
XZ 6366 D57

Full descriptions of each institution.  

Judaica Americana: A Bibliography of Publications to 1900. 2 vols. Robert Singerman.
Volume 1 - Chronological File 1676 to 1889. 
Volume 2 - Chronological File 1890 to 1900, Union List of Nineteenth Century Jewish Serials Published in the United States, Index. 
XZ 6363 U5 S58

Provides library locations for items listed. 

A History and Guide to Judaic Bibliography. Shimeon Brisman.
XZ 6366 B8 1977 v.1

Detailed description of bibliographies related to Judaism. 
 
 A History and Guide to Judaic Encyclopedias and Lexicons. Shimeon Brisman.
XZ 6366 B8 1977 v.2

Detailed information on encyclopedias and lexicons published worldwide.  
 
 Jewish Reference Sources: A Selective, Annotated Bibliographic Guide. Charles Cutter and Mica Falk Oppenheipm.
XZ 6366 C87 1982

Sources are listed by type and by subject.  

International Bibliography of Jewish History and Thought. Jonathan Kaplan.
XZ 6366 K34 1984

Lists general works by historical period. 
 
 
Jewish Serials of the World: A Research Bibliography of Secondary Sources. Robert Singerman.
XZ 6366 S526 1986

Arranged geographically, includes supplement.
 
 Jewish Mysticism: An Annotated Bibliography on the Kabbalah in English. Sheila A. Spector.
XZ 6371 C2 S67 1984

Provides information on essays, articles, and books.  
 
 American Jewish History: A Bibliographical Guide. Jeffrey S. Gurock.
XZ 6373 U5 G87 1983

A descriptive bibliography with recommendations for basic readings.  
 
 Judaica Americana: An Annotated Bibliography of Publications from 1960 to 1990. 2 vol. Nathan M. Kaganoff.
XZ 6373 U5 K34 1995

This source compiles bibliographies originally published in American Jewish History , the quarterly publication of the American Jewish Historical Society.  
 
 Jewish Heritage in America: An Annotated Bibliography. Sharad Karkhanis.
XZ 6373 U5 K37 1988

Books and articles published from 1925 - 1987.  
 
 The Jewish Experience: A Guide to Manuscript Sources in the Library of Congress. Gary J. Kohn. 
XZ 6373 U5 K64 1986

Manuscript collections listed by subject, person or organization.