A premier index for scholarly literature in religion and theology, produced by the American Theological Library Association (Atla). It includes over 3.4 million bibliographic records from journals, books, essays, and reviews, covering topics such as biblical studies, world religions, church history, and religion in social issues. Journals are selected for inclusion based on scholarly merit and scope, with content in multiple languages and advanced tools for scripture citation searching.
A full-text database supporting research in theology and philosophy. It includes over 130 active journals and magazines, with more than 100 peer-reviewed titles. Topics span world religions, religious history, ethics, and philosophical thought. Notable Catholic publications include American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly, Angelicum, and The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, offering scholarly perspectives rooted in Catholic tradition.
A comprehensive, multidisciplinary database offering full-text access to thousands of peer-reviewed journals, magazines, books, conference papers, and reports. It supports research across a wide range of subjects including science, technology, humanities, education, business, and health. Features include advanced search tools, citation assistance, subject indexing, and access to both current and archival content, making it a valuable resource for academic research at all levels.
Supports interdisciplinary research by providing full-text access to journals, books, and other sources across the global humanities. Covers literature, philosophy, history, cultural studies, and the arts, while also intersecting with fields such as sociology, education, and political science. With over 780 active full-text journals and robust indexing, it’s ideal for exploring complex cultural, ethical, and historical questions from multiple academic perspectives.
Here are some places to start researching the meaning of Scripture passages.
For an introduction to the context of the exegesis passage:
For book-length commentaries:
For articles and essays