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RTS2300 Introduction to the New Testament (Spring 2020)

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SEARCHING IN ATLA

In ATLA you can search by scripture citation as well, for find many relevant articles for your exegesis.

  • Go to ATLA Religion Database.
  • For articles on biblical passages, click on Scriptures at the top left.
  • Search tip: If you have a biblical passage with chapter and verse numbers, click on Expand to see a list of chapter numbers.  By clicking on the relevant chapter number; it will be entered into the Search box.  It’s possible to do this also for specific verse numbers by clicking on Expand after the chapter number.
  • Look for bibliographies in any books or articles you find.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

If you search the databases and find books or articles that you want that the library does not have access to, you can request them using interlibrary loan (ILL). It may take a day or several days for the materials to arrive, so please plan accordingly.

Use this ILL FORM to request books and articles. Library staff will contact you when the materials arrive and you can pick them up at the Circulation Help Desk (1st floor of McQuade) free of charge. If you  requested an article, library staff will send it to you via e-mail.

This is a FREE service, so please take advantage of it while you're here at Merrimack! 

SCRIPTURE SEARCHING IN ATLA

 

1.  Within ATLA, click "Scriptures" link at the top of the screen.

Conducting a SCRIPTURE seach in ATLA

 

2. Click "Expand" next to the book that contains your passage.

Collapsed Bible book links

 

3. Continue to expand until you identify your passage.  At any time, if you click on the book or chapter or verse link, ATLA will give you search results for articles on that specific book, chapter or verse.  

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