Reference Tools and Bibliographies: Church History

General

Church History: an Introduction to Research, Reference Works and Methods (James Bradley and Richard A. Muller. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans, 1995.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR, BR138 B69
Covers both print and electronic resources

Encyclopedia of Christianity (John Bowden. New York, N.Y. : Oxford University Press, c2005.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR, BR95 .E47X 2005
The Encyclopedia of Christianity (Erwin Fahlbusch ... [et al.]. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub., c1999-<2005>)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR, BR95 E8913 1998
Chronological and Background Charts of Church History (/ Robert C. Walton. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, 1986. )
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR, BR150 W35 1986

See also: General Reference Tools: Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Early Christianity

Manuals and Guides to the Literature

The early church: an annotated bibliography of literature in English (Thomas A. Robinson. ATLA bibliography series, no. 33. Philadelphia: American Theological Library Association; Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1993)
Divinity Trowbridge RR, BR162.2 R63 1993
SML Subject Bibliography BR162.2 R63X 1993 (LC)
"Includes books and articles selected for their value and accessibility to students; entries offer evaluative, useful annotations and employ symbols to indicate sourcebooks, summary articles, general works, and book reviews... Excludes specifically New Testament materials; includes important materials on the Roman empire. Modern author index and general index." (Balay BC222)

Matrology: a bibliography of writings by Christian women from the first to the fifteenth centuries (Andrew Kadel. New York: Continuum, 1995)
Divinity RR Z7751 K33 1995 (LC)
SML Subject Bibliography Z7751 K33 1995 (LC)
Attempts "to list every Christian woman who wrote before 1500 C.E. and her writings that have appeared in print since 1800"--Introd. Organized roughly chronologically, entries each give a brief description of the person or work they contain, occasionally followed by citations to secondary works. Intended to be a usable guide for non-specialists as well as a reference source for scholars in a number of different disciplines.
 
Patrology (Berthold Altaner. Trans. Hilda C. Graef. New York: Herder and Herder, 1960)
SML Reference BR67 A4813 (LC)
Divinity Stacks GG Al79pE
Translation of Patrologie, fifth German edition. Other translations include French, Spanish, and Italian. "An extensive bibliographical work with comments on the lives, writings, and teachings of the Church Fathers." (Balay BC300)
 
Patrologie: Leben, Schriften und Lehre der Kirchenväter (Berthold Altaner. Eighth edition. Freiburg im Breisgau; Basel; Wien: Herder, c.1978)
Divinity RR BR67 A37 1980
The most recent German edition of Altaner's patrology. "In this edition, the text of the 7th ed. (1966) is reprinted, unchanged, with additional bibliography (to 1977) placed in the Anhang, p. 535-662, and keyed to original entries." (Balay BC300)

Patrology (Johannes Quasten. Utrecht: Spectrum, 1950-1986. 4 vols.)
Divinity RR BR67 Q36
Divinity Stacks BR67 Q36
SML Reference BR67 Q37 (LC)
Contents: vol. 1, The beginnings of patristic literature; vol. 2, The Ante-Nicene literature after Irenaeus; vol. 3, The golden age of Greek patristic literature from the Council of Nicaea to the Council of Chalcedon; vol. 4, The golden age of Latin patristic literature from the Council of Nicea to the Council of Chalcedon. Vol. 4, published by Christian Classics, Westminster, MD, and edited by Angelo di Berardino, is a translation of vol. 3 of the Italian edition (Patrologia, 1978) and is the intended continuation of the English edition.
"'A new Patrology that strives to place at the disposal of the English-reading public a solid introduction to Early Christian literature.'--Pref. Extensive bibliographies list critical editions, translations into modern languages, and articles and monographic studies of the writings discussed. Vol. 4 contains a brief introduction by the ailing Quasten and is designated as the final volume of his monumental work. 'While following in its general outlines the methodological criteria of Quasten, the work attempts to see the Fathers in their political and social context and to give more space to the problematics of contemporary patristic research.'--Pref. Indexes: scripture, ancient writers, authors, subjects." (Balay BC301)
Useful but not authoritative in scholarly questions. Roman Catholic theological perspective.
 
Patrologia (Johannes Quasten. Torino: Marietti, 1967-1978)
Divinity Stacks BR67 Q3616 1967
In Italian. Vol. l. Fino al Concilio di Nicea; v. 2. Dal Concilio di Nicea (325) a quello di Calcedonia (451): i padri graece; v. 3. Dal Concilio di Nicea (325) al Concilio di Calcedonia (451): i padri latini. Vols. 1-2 are a translation by N. Beghin of vols. 1-3 of Patrology. Vol. 3 is edited by Angelo di Berardino.
The Westminster Handbook to Patristic Theology (John Anthony McGuckin. Louisville, Ky. : Westminster John Knox Press, c2004)
Divinity Stacks BR162.3 .M38X 2004

Early Christianity:Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

The concise dictionary of early Christianity (Joseph F. Kelly. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, c1992)
Divinity RR BR95 K395 1992
"Brief entries, intended for quick reference, cover people, movements, and terms from the first six centuries of Christianity. A bibliographic essay provides information on related reference sources." (Balay BC247)

The Coptic encyclopedia (Aziz S. Atiya, editor-in-chief. New York: Macmillan, 1991. 8 vols.)
Divinity RR Oversize BX130.5 C66 1991
SML Reference BX130.5 +C66X 1991 (LC)
"Provides a wealth of information on early Christian history; saints and other important Coptic church figures; art and architecture; and archaeology of the lands currently called Egypt, Nubia/Sudan, and Ethiopia. An international group of scholars contributed 2,800 signed articles, ranging in length from a brief paragraph to several pages and including cross-references, bibliographies, and many illustrations. More than 400 entries are devoted to monasteries. Vol. 8 consists of an appendix of articles on the current knowledge of the origins of the Coptic language and its dialects, 12 maps, and the index." (Balay BC452)

A Dictionary of Christian biography, literature, sects, and doctrines (Ed. William Smith and Henry Wace. New York: AMS Press, 1984. 4 vols.)
Divinity RR BR95 S65 1984
SML Reference BR95 D47 1984 (LC)
Reprint. Originally published: London: J. Murray, 1877-1887.
"Aims to supply an adequate account, based upon original authorities, of all persons connected with the church--down to the age of Charlemagne--about whom anything is known, of all literature connected with them, and of the controversies about doctrine and discipline in which they were engaged. Pays special attention to subjects and names in English, Scottish, and Irish church history. Signed articles; bibliographies." (Balay BC249)

A dictionary of Christian biography and literature to the end of the sixth century A.D.: with an account of the principal sects and heresies (Ed. Henry Wace and William C. Piercy. London: J. Murray, 1911)
Divinity Fiche B402
Divinity Stacks BR95 W3 (LC)
SML Reference BR95 D465 1994 (LC) [reprint]
A revised and abridged edition of Dictionary of Christian biography, covering only the first six centuries. Adds some references.

Dictionnaire d'archéologie chrétienne et de liturgie (Fernand Cabrol. Paris: Letouzey et Ané, 1907-53. 15 vols.)
Divinity RR BR95 C22
SML Reference BR95 +C33 (LC)
"Excellent signed articles, with full bibliographies, on institutions, manners, and customs of primitive Christianity, and on the architecture, Christian art, iconography, symbols, epigraphy, paleography, numismatics, liturgy, rites, and ceremonies of the early church to the time of Charlemagne. Covers much of the same ground as William Smith and Samuel Cheetham, Dictionary of Christian antiquities... but with fuller and more up-to-date treatment." (Balay BC246)

Encyclopedia of early Christianity (Ed. Everett Ferguson et al. Second edition. New York: Garland Pub., 1997)
Divinity RR BR162.2 E53 1997
SML Reference BR162.2 E53 1997 (LC)
"Covers persons, places, doctrines, practices, art, liturgy, heresies, and schisms from the time of Jesus to approximately 600 CE. Articles by 135 specialists include bibliographies and cross-references. Extensive subject index. Intended for general readers, students, and professors in fields outside religion who want information concerning early Christianity." (Balay BC274)

Encyclopedia of the early church (Ed. Angelo Di Berardino. Trans. Adrian Walford. Cambridge, England: James Clarke & Co., 1992)
Divinity RR Oversize BR66.5 D5813 1992
CCL Reference BR66.5 +D5813 1992 (LC)
Classics BR66.5 +D5813 1992 (LC)
Translation of Dizionario patristico e di antichita cristiane. "Concise, authoritative, signed articles, written by an international team of 167 scholars, cover topics in archaeology, philosophy, linguistics, history, theology, and geography to about 750 CE. Special attention is given to the relationship between Christianity and the pagan world. Bibliographies have been updated to 1991. Includes a synoptic table of secular, ecclesiastical, cultural, and doctrinal matters. Separate section of maps and illustrations; index." (Balay BC275)

The Oxford classical dictionary (Ed. Simon Hornblower and Antony Spawforth. Third edition. New York: Oxford University Press, 1996)
Divinity RR DE5 O9 1996 (LC)
SML Reference DE5 O9X 1996
CCL Reference DE5 O9X 1996
Classics DE5 O9X 1996 (LC)
"A scholarly dictionary, with signed articles, covering biography, literature, mythology, philosophy, religion, science, geography, etc. Most of the articles are brief, but there are some longer survey articles, e.g., Rome, music, scholarship, etc. Bibliographies are appended to most articles, and are usually limited to a few of the best works on the subject, in English and foreign languages. Bibliographies for the articles on the great classical writers usually include texts, commentaries, translations, lexicons, style, life, criticism, etc." (Balay DA103)
Reallexikon für Antike und Christentum; Sachwörterbuch zur Auseinandersetzung des Christentums mit der antiken Welt (Ed. Theodor Klausner. Stuttgart: A. Hiersemann, 1950- )
Divinity RR BR131 R4
SML Reference BR115 C5 +R43 (LC)
Classics BR115 C5 +R43 (LC)
"Presents long, signed articles by many scholars dealing with the relationship of the ancient world to Christianity up to the sixth century C.E." (Balay BC248)
Supplemented by: Reallexikon für Antike und Christentum; Sachwörterbuch zur Auseinandersetzung des Christentums mit der antiken Welt. Supplement (Ed. Franz Joseph Dolger. Stuttgart: A. Hiersemann, 1985- )
Divinity RR Oversize BR131 R4 Suppl.
SML Reference BR115 C5 +R43 Suppl (LC)
Classics BR115 C5 +R43 Suppl (LC)
"Contains selected articles reprinted from Jahrbuch für Antike und Christentum (1959- ), new articles on topics not in the main work, and bibliographic essays updating articles in the main work." (Balay BC248)
Who was who in the Roman world, 753 B.C.-A.D. 476 (Ed. Diana Bowder. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1980)
SML Reference DG203 W46
CCL Reference DG203 W46
Classics DG203 W46 (LC)
"Aims 'to provide a biographical reference work of scholarly accuracy and reliability that is easily accessible to the student and general reader of Roman history, and... to unite with it an important collection of pictorial documentation.' --Introd. One or more bibliographic citations follows each entry." (Balay DA115) Although this guide covers nearly 800 years before Christianity, "...most of the material is focused on the period from the first century [CE] to the fifth, presented in over 900 brief biographical entries. Thus the volume can serve as a useful guide for students of the early church. It is extremely well illustrated, especially for busts (many from coins) of the various individuals mentioned. Most useful for the non-Christian Roman world, though the better known Christians are included too. A useful 7-page glossary is provided, dealing with numerous technical terms from the Roman world." (Robinson 2.10)

Early Christianity: Atlases and Geographical Sources

Atlas of the early Christian world (Frederik van der Meer and Christine Mohrmann. Trans. and ed. Mary F. Hedlund and H.H. Rowley. London: Nelson, 1958)
Divinity RR Oversize G1046 E4 M42 1958 (LC)
CCL G1046 E4 +M64 1958 (LC)
ART G1046 E4 +M64 1958 (LC)
Forty-two detailed maps of places metioned in ancient Christian history, including plans of important cities and regions, churches, monuments, dioceses, etc. Covers the Roman Empire and Persia in the first six centuries C.E. Maps are followed by over 600 plates of photographic evidence for the history of early Christianity, including sculpture, architecture, mosaics, Christian cities, etc. Text comments on the historical and geographical background and describes illustrations. Indexed.
The cities of the eastern Roman provinces (A. H. M. Jones. Second edition, revised by Michael Avi-Yonah et al. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1971)
Divinity Stacks HX74 J71
SML Stacks Bg35 2x
CCL Stacks DF85 J65 1971
Covers Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine Thrace, Asia Minor, Mesopotamia and Armenia, Syria, Egypt, Cyrenaica, and Cyprus.

Early Christianity: Bibliographies

L'année philologique (Paris: Les Belles Lettres, 1924/26- )
Divinity RR Z7016 M35 (LC)
SML Subject Bibliography Z7016 A55 (LC)
Complete analysis of works of and about Greek and Latin literature and culture. Includes considerable Christian material from the late Roman empire. Includes lists of book reviews as well as indexes at the end of each volume.
Dix années de bibliographie classique; bibliographie critique et analytique de l'antiquité greco-latine pour la periode 1914-1924 (Jules Marouzeau. New York: B. Franklin, 1969. 2 vols.)
SML Subject Bibliography Z7016 M37 1969 (LC)
Reprint of the original 1927-28 edition.
Covers the ten years preceding L'année philologique.
Bibliographie de l'antiquité classique, 1896-1914 (Scarlat Lambrino. Paris: Société d'édition "Les Belles Lettres," 1951)
SML Bibliography Z7016 L35 (LC)
Covers the eighteen years preceding Marouzeau, Dix annees.
Bibliographia patristica = Internationale patristische Bibliographie (Berlin: De Gruyter. 1959- )
Divinity Stack Reference Z7791 B5 (LC) [Latest vols. in RR]
SML Subject Bibliography Z7791 B53 (LC)
Issued annually. Currently only published up through v.33/35 (1988/1990).
"A committee of patristic scholars of various confessions contributes to this listing of studies about the early Christian Fathers and related historical and theological topics. Each volume contains more than 3,000 entries in a classed arrangement, with entries repeated under appropriate subjects. Includes book reviews and author index." (Balay BC295)
Supplemented by: Bibliographia patristica = Internationale patristische Bibliographie. Supplementum: voces: eine Bibliographie zu Wörtern und Begriffen aus der Patristik (1918-1978) (Ed. H. J. Sieben. Berlin: W. de Gruyter, 1980)
Divinity RR Z7791 S6 (LC)
"This supplementary volume is in two sections, Greek and Latin. Each has an alphabetical list of words and concepts in the writings of the Church Fathers, with citations to books, parts of books, journal articles, festschriften and encyclopedia contributions. Indexed." (Balay BC295)
A bibliography of bibliographies on patristics (Jerry L. Stewardson. Evanston, IL: Garrett Theological Seminary Library, 1967)
Divinity Stacks AGB6 St48b
"Lists almost 200 bibliographies published as books, parts of books, journal articles, in encyclopedias, etc. Most entries are annotated and reviews are often noted. Armenian, Ethiopian, Georgian and Arabic literature are excluded; Syriac literature was not searched exhaustively." (Balay BC298)
Clavis patrum graecorum (Maurice Geerard. Turnhout: Brepols, 1974-1987. 5 vols.)
Divinity RR BR60 A6 C53
SML Bibliography Z7791 C53 (LC)
Added t.p.: Clavis Patrum Graecorum: qua optimas quaeque scriptorum Patrum Graecorum recensiones a primaevis saeculis usque ad Octavum commode recluduntur.
Contents: Vol. 1, Patres Antenicaeni; vol. 2, Ab Athanasio ad Chrysostomum; vol. 3, A Cyrillo Alexandrino ad Iohannem Damascenum; vol. 4, Concilia. Catenae; vol. 5, Indices, Initia, Concordantiae.
"A key to the writings of the Greek fathers and to r>
Divinity RR Z7791 D45 1995 (LC)
SML Reference Z7791 D45 1961 (LC) [Second edition, 1961]
Contents: I. Scriptores Antenicaeni; II. A Concilio Nicaeno a Concilium Chalcedonense; III. A Concilio Chalceonensi ad Gregorium Magnum; IV. A S. Isidoro ad S. Bedam; V. Poetae Latini; VI. Grammatici et rhetores; VII. Romanorum Pontificum opuscula, acta, epistulae genuinae; VIII. Symbola et expositiones fide; IX. Fontes scientiae et historiae Iuris; X. Regulae monasticae; XI. Libri paenitentiales; XII. Monumenta liturgica; XIII. Vitae Sanctorum; XIV. Opera de tempore; XV. Itineraria et alia Geographica, Indices, Concordantiae, Addenda.
"A key to the Latin writings of the Church Fathers that have appeared in collections and periodicals. Three indexes: (1) Index nominum et operum; (2) Index systematicus; (3) Initia." (Balay BC296)
The Database of classical bibliography (Ed. Dee L. Clayman. Atlanta, GA: Scholars Press, c1995. CD-ROM)
Divinity Reserve CDR0013
SML, CD-ROM Reference Center
Based on L'année philologique, DCB contains citations of all known scholarly work published in any language anywhere in the world concerning the areas of ancient Greek and Latin language and linguistics, Greek and Roman history, literature, philosophy, art, archaeology, religion, mythology, music, science, early Christian texts, numismatics, papyrology and epigraphy, and concerning the time period from the second millennium B.C.E. to roughly 500-800 C.E.
Nag Hammadi bibliography, 1948-1969 (David M. Scholer. Nag Hammadi Studies, vol. 1. Leiden: Brill, 1971)
Divinity RR Z7845 G6 S35 (LC)
SML Stacks BT1390 N34 1 (LC)
Includes material on gnosticism in general in addition to works dealing with the Nag Hammadi codices themselves. Organized by name of sect or title of work. Includes book reviews.
Supplemented by: Bibliographia gnostica: supplementum. Published annually in Novum Testamentum (Leiden: E. J. Brill. Vol. 13 (1971)- )
Divinity Stacks ZP N859 [Current issues in Rotunda]
The New Testament apocrypha and pseudepigrapha: a guide to publications, with excursuses on apocalypses (James H. Charlesworth. ATLA bibliography series, no. 17. Chicago: American Theological Library Association; Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1987)
Divinity RR Z7772 Z5 C45 1987 (LC)
SML Subject Bibliography Z7772 Z5 C45 1987 (LC)
Designed to be an exhaustive bibliography of works on New Testament apocrypha and pseudepigrapha up through the early 1980's. The author defines NT apocrypha and pseudepigrapha as those documents that "claim to be apostolic and spiritually equal to the [twenty-seven] New Testament writings"--Introd. Ninety-nine early Christian works dating mostly from the second though the fifth centuries are included in the bibliography. Excluded are works on the Apostolic Fathers, Nag Hammadi codices, Old Testament pseudepigrapha, certain early Syriac writings, early versions of the New Testament (e.g. the Diatessaron), and modern forgeries. The bibliography has two sections: (1) General, containing sections on studies, text editions, and translations; apocalyptic literature; apocryphal acts; canon; and fragments of unknown works. (2) Major works, organized in alphabetical order according to the name of the New Testament figure appearing in the title. There are cross-references to other sections but no annotations. The work also contains two short sections on early Christian and Jewish apocalypses: an essay on the Apocalypse of John and its influence on later apocalypses; and a list of early Christian and Jewish apocalypses, including citations for the best critical texts and English translations.

Medieval

Medieval Christianity: Handbooks and Bibliographies

Theological and Religious Reference Materials (G.E. Gorman & Lyn Gorman, Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1984.)
Divinity, Z7751 G66 1984 (LC), Trowbridge RR
Referred to hereafter as “Gorman.” Volume 2 of this 3-volume set includes an extensive annotated bibliography for church history reference works.
A Guide to the Study of Medieval History (Louis John Paetow, Millwood, NY: Kraus Reprint 1980)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, SML Stacks, SML L&B Room Z6203 P25 1980 (LC)
1980 reprint with errata and addendum to original edition of 1931. A standard introduction to the field, with very extensive bibliography. Part I includes chapters on method, historiography, and bibliographies of reference works, general texts, and source collections. Parts II and III feature brief outlines for Paetow's courses with extensive bibliography, lightly annotated, for each "lecture."
Literature of Medieval History 1930-1975 (Medieval Academy of America, Millwood, NY: Kraus Reprint 1980)
Divinity Trowbridge RR, SML L&B, Z6203 P25 1980 suppl. (LC)
Five volumes of supplementary bibliography to Paetow, above. No annotation.
Serial Bibliographies for Medieval Studies (Richard Rouse, Berkeley: University of California Press, 1969)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, SML L&B Z6203 R66 (LC)
Contains 283 entries, annotated, to relevant serial bibliographies. 1969.
The History of the Church: A Select Bibliography (Owen Chadwick, London: Historical Association, 1973)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, Z7777 C485 1973 (LC)
Very brief listing of works for beginning students (only about 52 pp., of which 13 are for medieval church history). Some entries are annotated, though briefly (e.g. "A fine biography.")
A Bibliography of Christian Worship  (Bard Thompson, Metuchen: Scarecrow Press, 1989)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, SML L&B rm. Z7813 B5 1989 (LC)
This work is divided into five parts: Reference Works and General Works; Worship and the Liturgy in the Christian traditions; Word and Sacraments--Theology, Liturgy, and Spirituality; The Daily Office and the Church Year; and Worship and the Arts.  There are indexes by author/editor and by church bodies/conferences/organizations.  Entries are not annotated, nor are they limited to works in English.
International Medieval Bibliography (also available online: search Orbis)
Starr Main Reference Room Z6203 I585
Originally issued in card form.  The first volume reproduces (in reduced size) the cards issued during 1967; beginning with 1968, the bound volumes appear semiannually.  Covers the whole range of medieval studies.  Articles indexed are drawn from journals and festschriften; critical reviews are noted.  Arrangement is by subject, with indexes of authors and of personal and place-names mentioned in the titles.  Considered a standard bibliography for the period.
International Guide to Medieval Studies
Divinity, SML Stacks, Z6203 +I58 (LC)
Serial, from 1961 to present
Guide to the Sources of Medieval History (R.C. van Caenegem, New York: North-Holland Pub. Co., 1978)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, SML L&B D117 C2213 (LC)
Standard handbook for sources (manuscripts, etc.); chapters on locating and interpreting collection of manuscripts. Bibliography of bibliographies in introduction, all evaluated. Also includes references for ancillary disciplines (paleography, linguistics, prosopography, etc.), as well as guides to manuscript indexes and collections.
Catalogue of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library, (Barbara A. Shailor, Binghamton NY: Medieval & Renaissance Texts & Studies, 1984-1992)
Divinity Stacks, SML Bibliography Rm., A&A, Beinecke Reference: Z6621 B4213 1984 (LC)
In 3 volumes, about 250 manuscripts described in each. Descriptions are formal as to contents, condition, and provenance of each. NOTE that Z6611-6621 (or so) contains similar catalogues to many other such manuscript collections.
Medieval Studies: A Bibliographical Guide (Everett U. Crosby, C. Julian Bishko, Robert L. Kellogg, New York : Garland Pub., 1983.)
SML L&B Room, Z5579.5 C76 1983 (LC)
Medieval Monasticism: A Select Bibliography, (Giles Constable, Buffalo: University of Toronto Press, 1976)
Divinity Trowbridge RR, SML L&B Rm. Z7839 C8 (LC)
Contains 1036 entries on the topic, including reference works, monographs, serials and articles. Some items described but none evaluated. Note that this work defines "monasticism" by withdrawal from world, therefore mendicants, military orders, and such are excluded, while hermits and anchorites are included. Assumes familiarity with principal western European languages.
Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages: A Research Guide, (Linda Kay Davidson, New York: Garland, 1993)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, BV5067 D38 1993
For university students, with English-speaking orientation. Includes an overview and guide to the history and study of medieval pilgrimage, and an annotated bibliography of 1062 entries. There is also a 7-page appendix for orientation to medieval studies generally.
Sources et Methodes de l'Hagiographie Medievale, (Jacques Dubois & Jean-Loup Lemaitre, Paris: Editions du Cerf, 1993)
Divinity Stacks, SML Stacks Z7844 D83 1993 (LC)
French. A handbook, by Bollandists, to medieval hagiographic study. Includes chapters on topics such as reliquaries and pilgrimage, saints' calendars, etc. Tends to favor French and Latin sources in its bibliographies, with some English, Italian, and German citations included. Discussions of historiography, method, etc.

Medieval Christianity: Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Westminster Dictionary of Church History, (Ed. Jerald C. Brauer, Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, SML Main Reference Rm. BR95 W496 (LC)
One-volume guide to important figures and topics. Entries range from 100 to perhaps 750-1000 words. Only the most general or significant topics (Aquinas, Abolitionism) have bibliographic information.
Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexicon, (Friedriech W. Bautz, Hamm Westfalen: Verlag Traugott Bautz, 1975)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, BR1700.2 B38 (LC)
German. An extensive (11 vol.) encyclopedia of individuals of significance to church history. Every entry includes a bibliography of the person’s works and secondary literature about them. Bibliographies primarily refer to other German works; some are very extensive.
Dictionary of the Middle Ages, (Ed. Joseph R. Strayer, New York: Scribner, 1982-1989)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, D114 D5 1982 (LC)
English alternative to the Lexicon des Mittelalters, in 12 volumes of about 800 pp. each, plus an index volume. Major articles are upwards of 1000 words, minor articles and definitions 50-100 words. Less comprehensive than the Lexicon, but bibliographies favor English works where possible and includes survey works.
Lexicon des Mittelalters, (Ed. Robert Auty, Zurich: Artemis-Verlag 1977)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, D101.5 L49 (LC)
German. The standard reference work for the middle ages, in 6 volumes of about 2000 pp each. Entry on Peter Abelard is 1500 words plus a bibliography. Bibliographies tend to favor German and French sources, and avoid survey works. Very thorough.
Dictionary of Medieval Civilization, (Joseph Damus, New York: MacMillan, 1984)
SML Main Reference Rm. CB351 D24 1984 (LC)
"Meant for general readers and [treats] all countries.  Because Dahmus offers short definitions, identifications, etc., his work appears to cover more topics (but includes no bibliographies and has no index)."  (Balay.)
Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages (Andre Vauchez, ed. Chicago : Fitzroy Dearborn, 2000.)
edited by Andre Vauchez ; in conjunction with Barrie Dobson and Michael Lapidge ; English translation by Adrian Walford.
P D114 E54 2000 (LC)
Encyclopedia of medieval church art  (Edward G. Tasker, edited by John Beaumont, London : Batsford, 1993.)
Art & Arch., N6763 T374 1993 (LC)
Medieval Art: A Topical Dictionary, (Leslie Ross, Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1996)
Art & Arch., N7850 R67x 1996 (LC)
The Annotated Index of Medieval Women, (Ed. Anne Echols and Marty Williams, New York: M. Wiener Pub., 1992)
SML Stacks, CT3220 A56X 1992 (LC)
Brief biographies for some 1,500 medieval women living between 800-1500, arranged alphabetically by first name.  Covers some 30 countries and a variety of social classes and activities.  Instructions for use, p. xiii-xxiv.  The main index, listing women alphabetically by name, provides life dates; countries; characteristics, accomplishments; up to ten subject descriptors; and references.  Separate indexes for dates, countries, biographical categories, names/titles/estates/regions/cities.  Lists of sources, alphabetical by author; shorter list of sources without authors, alphabetically by title.  (Balay.)
Medieval Christian Literary Imagery: A Guide to Interpretation, (R.E. Kaske, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1988)
Divinity Stacks, Z6517 K37 1988 (LC), CCL, Z6203 K37 1988 (LC)
"Designed for 'the graduate student or young scholar who is interested in...interpreting medieval literature but has little or no guidance in it.'--Introd.  Chapters provide bibliographical essays and suggest research methods on topics such as biblical exegesis, hymns, mythography, and major authors.  Medieval encyclopedias are discussed in an appendix.  Subject/medieval author, modern author/editor;/translator, manuscript, and translation indexes."  (Balay).
Butler's Lives of the Saints, (Ed. Herbert Thurston and Donald Atwater, New York: Kennedy 1956)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, BX4654 B8 1956
In 4 volumes, this remains the most thorough book of saints in English, with entries of up to 2 pp. on 2,565 saints. Aimed at devotional use, although editors have removed much of Butler's sermonizing. Brief bibliography for each saint mostly directs one to the Vitae. Organized by liturgical date of saints - alphabetical index is found in vol. 4.
The Oxford Dictionary of Saints, (David Hugh Farmer, New York: Oxford University Press 1992)
Divinity, Trowbridge Room, SML Main Reference Room, BR1710 F34 1992 (LC), Art & Architecture BX4659 G7 1992 (LC)
Probably the best of the English saints' dictionaries. Lists about 1,500 saints, with focus on those from or venerated in Britain. Includes brief bibliographies on each (other saints' dictionaries are more comprehensive - about 2,000-2,500 saints - but lack bibliography). Articles from c.50-350 words.
Bibliotheca Hagiographica Latina Antiquae et Mediae Aetatis, (Bruxelles: Societe des Bollandistes, 1992)
Divinity Stack Reference, SML Bibliography Room Z7844 B53 1992 (LC)
Latin. This is the Bollandists' dictionary of Catholic Saints of the Western church from the early church through the middle ages. Saints are listed alphabetically, with a brief bibliography for each.
Novum Auctarium Bibliothecae Hagiographicae Graecae, (Francois Halkin, Bruxelles: Societe des Bollandistes, 1984)
Divinity Stack Reference, SML Stacks Z7844 H29 1984 (LC)
Latin and Greek. This is the companion volume to Bibliotheca Hagiographa Latina... for Eastern saints, similar in format.

Medieval Christianity: Maps and Atlases

Atlas of the Christian Church,  (Ed. Henry Chadwick & G.R. Evans, New York: Facts on File Publications, 1987)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, Oversize BR98 A74 1987
SML Main Reference BR98 +A74 1987 (LC)
In four colors and profusely illustrated; a “coffee-table book” format, 40 maps.
The MacMillan Atlas History of Christianity, (Franklin Hamlin Littell, New York: MacMillan 1976)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, G1046 E4 L5 1976 (LC)
In two colors, contains 197 maps.
Augsburg Historical Atlas of Christianity in the Middle Ages and Reformation, (Charles S. Anderson, Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1967)
CCL Stacks, G1796 E4 +A53 1967 (LC)
A concise but well-made atlas for the medieval and reformation periods.

Early Modern Christianity
The Theology of Martin Luther: Research Resources
Bibliography prepared by Divinity Librarian, Paul Stuehrenberg
Anabaptist Bibliography, 1520-1630
Divinity Library, Trowbri5 A4 H5 1991
Dictionary of the Reformation (Klaus Ganzer and Bruno Steimer. New York : Crossroad Pub. Co., c2004.)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, BR302.8 .L4913X 2004
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation (Hans J. Hillerbrand, editor in chief. New York : Oxford University Press, 1996.)
Divinity, Trowbridge RR, BR302.8 O93 1996 (also available online: search Orbis)
Renaissance and Reformation, 1500-1620 : a biographical dictionary (Jo Eldridge Carney. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, c2001)
Available online: search Orbis

American Christianity

American Evangelism: An Annotated Bibliography (Norris A. Magnuson, William G. Travis. West Cornwall, CT : Locust Hill Press, 1990.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR, Z7778 U6 M34 1990
Bibliography of Religion in the South (Charles H. Lippy. Macon, GA : Mercer, 1985.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR
SML, Stacks, Z7778 S59 L56 1985
"A comprehensive work, identifying and critically appraising scholarly secondary literature, mostly published since 1960. Includes articles, monograps, dissertations, theses. Arranged in chapters dealing with religious groups and other topics such as art and literature; each chapter opens with a commentary on the literature, followed by a classified bibliography. Detailed table of contents, but no index."GRB
Dictionary of Christianity in America (Coordinating editor, Daniel G. Reid. Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c1990)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR, BR515 D47 1990
Encyclopedia of Religious Controversies in the United States (George H. Shriver and Bill J. Leonard. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1997)
Divinity Library, Stacks, BR515 E53 1997
A Guide to American Catholic History (John Tracy Ellis and Robert Trisco, Santa Barbara, California: ABC-Clio 1982.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR Z7778 U6 E38 1982
SML, Stacks, Z7778 U6 E44  1982 (LC)
1959 Edition:
Divinity Library, Stacks, Z7778 U6 E38 (LC)
SML, Stacks, Z7778 U6 E44 (LC)
"About 1,250 annotated entries in classed arrangement, with author/title/subject index. Covers through 1979." GRB
History of the Episcopal Church in America, 1607-1991 (Sandra M. Caldwell and Ronald J. Caldwell, New York : Garland, 1993.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR, Z7845 A5 C34 1995
"Includes more than 3,800 entries, some with annotations, for works concerning the history of the Episcopal Church in the U.S. and the influence it has had on U.S. history. Emphasis is on secondary writings; only the most important primary sources are included. Offers comprehensive coverage of local histories (more than 1,500), and access to some 1,300 biographies of individuals, with the remainder of the entries arranged topically. Index. GRB
Jonathan Edwards an annotated bibliography, 1979-1993 (Compiled by M.X. Lesser. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1994.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR, Z8255.5 L48 1994
SML, stacks, Z8255.5 L48X 1994
Jonathan Edwards: a reference guide (M. X. Lesser, Boston, Mass. : G.K. Hall, 1981.)
Divinity Library, Trowbridge RR, Z8255.5 L47

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