One tool that is particularly useful for theological study is the Scripture Reference tool, which allows you to search for texts that reference or analyse a particular scriptural text. This is an extremely powerful tool for writing exegesis papers, sermons, or just finding out what has been written about a particular text. This tool is only accessible through the ATLA Religion Database. To access this search, open the Databases menu on the library home page and click ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials Plus.
From here, select the checkbox next to ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials PLUS, then click Continue.
There are two ways to search for a particular scripture reference from here. The first method is to enter a search in the top search bar with the following format: SR Book chapter:verse
The chapter and verse are optional, e.g.:
- SR Genesis 1:1 will return everything about this specific verse
- SR Genesis 1 will return everything about this specific chapter
- SR Genesis will return everything about this specific book
The second method is to click on the Scriptures link at the top left of the page, above the search bar.
Clicking on any book will bring up every text about that book. Clicking Expand will bring up a list of the chapters, and then clicking Expand again will bring up a list of the verses, allowing you to tailor your search to the level of precision required.